When companies give bonus based on meeting a target, employees try to lower the target requirements rather than focus on growing the company.
When parents give candy to their children based on how much they write, children figure out how to write fast without grasping the essence of the writing.
People look for ways that work for their best interest whenever they are incentivized.
We dope out ostensible reasons when confronted with possible goals. “The time is not right.” “I’m...
“I’ll be happy after hitting that $1 million mark” “I’ll be happy after getting promoted.” “I’ll...
Society perceives the level of individuals’ success by the amount of money ones make. This may...
When we are bereft of something, that thing becomes more valuable to us. You are willing...