Motivation consists of two elements. The first is the decision about which behaviors to engage in and the second element is the decision about:

A) which behaviors to not engage in
B) how much status the behavior will bring you
C) what you will gain from this behavior
D) how much effort to expend on this behavior
E) will your supervisor be aware of this behavior

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, involving the biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces that activate behavior.

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy expended to achieve a task or goal.

Behaviors

Observable actions or reactions of individuals, often analyzed in psychology and organizational studies to understand human interactions.