intrinsic

(adjective)

Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.

Related Terms

  • critical mass

Examples of intrinsic in the following topics:

  • Motivation

    • Motivation can originate from oneself (intrinsic) or from other people (extrinsic).
    • Motivation can originate from oneself (intrinsic) or from other people (extrinsic).
    • Internal, or intrinsic motivation ismotivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, and exists within the individual rather than relying on any external pressure.
    • Competition is extrinsic because it encourages the performer to win, not simply to enjoy the intrinsic rewards of the activity.
  • The Rate of Adoption

    • Rogers defines several intrinsic characteristics of innovations that influence an individual's decision to adopt or reject an innovation:
  • SIVA: Solution, Incentive/Information, Value, and Access

    • Value is measured in terms of a customer's willingness to pay for a product, and often depends more upon the customer's perception of a product's worth rather than its intrinsic value.
  • Defining the Vision

    • These guiding principles should be intrinsic to all members of the organization providing a common frame for everyone and do not require external justification ("this is why we do what we do").
  • Understanding Strategy + The Creative Brief

    • Tangible benefits (also referred to as functional benefits) are product attributes intrinsic to the nature of the product itself, such as speed, durability, size, shape, or effectiveness.
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