Ep. 15 Should we give prizes for safety?
The Safety of Work
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The Paradox of Awards: Motivation and Demotivation
This chapter examines the complex effects of awards on student attendance and safety behaviors, revealing that recognition can sometimes demotivate those already performing well. It discusses a recent study highlighting how external rewards may create a false sense of security and challenge conventional beliefs about motivation. The chapter emphasizes the need to understand intrinsic motivations in the context of awards, as they can lead to unintended consequences in both educational and organizational settings.
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