Humans by nature are curious and self-directed. Watch a child develop before entering the educational systems and after. Parents, then educators, then management/work environment beat a lot of those characteristics out of us.
Management
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Incentive Systems Part 2
What drives the perceived need for incentive systems? First is the old standby “everyone else is doing it and I have to remain competitive” and although its hard to admit for some leaders, ‘a management philosophy that work in not inherently enjoyable and people can’t be trusted therefore we must coax people with external rewards and or punishment’.
The Good, Bad and The Ugly of Incentive Systems Part 1
Do you need incentives to motivate people in an environment of good management? Today’s business management philosophy and practices haven’t really caught up with the current nature of employees and the type of work they are required to accomplish.