Unit 5 DB: What motivates us?

Discuss how the compensation system influences employees' motivation, productivity and satisfaction. 
How important is the compensation system in an employees' productivity? 
Are there other factors that employers can do to motivate employees? 
Which is stronger – intrinsic or extrinsic motivation and why?

For the academic portion of your response, please use data from an accredited business journal, magazine, newspaper, etc.  You may also want to share an article you find with your classmates.