do rewards increase productivity in the workplace? (16)
djerba: I wonder if this approach really work. well when people who have experienced a reward system were asked, we found they didn't like it. most people, it seems, want to be paid, not encouraged through incentives. people want to be given respect for working extra hard.
in fact, i know of no controlled study that has genuinly shown a long-term improvement in work as a result of any productivity reward scheme. on the contrary, there are many studies that show productivity rewards are even counterproductive. rewards make for less productiviy rather than more.
in fact, i know of no controlled study that has genuinly shown a long-term improvement in work as a result of any productivity reward scheme. on the contrary, there are many studies that show productivity rewards are even counterproductive. rewards make for less productiviy rather than more.
i know several of both cases
it depeds on the size of the company (quantity of workers)
the industry
and the education of the workers
no general rule, but you can make some kind of general rules if you break down in those categories
some how also is related to the culture of the country
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so, why might this be true? well, in fact, rewards actually punish. yeah. if we compensate people for high productivity, they may perceive this as being controlled. people understand they're being manipulated and don't like it. but more importantly, people don't necessarily get the expected rewards. so the disappointment for not being rewarded is sort of the same as being punished. think about it. the more desirable the reward you're expected, the more disappointment it is if you fail to get it. Right? productivity schemes might even reduce the amount and quality of work. the workers' relationship with the supervisor could be damaged. instead of trying to work collaboratively with the supervisor, an employee might concel problems. for example, let's say you had a problem. you might be less likely to ask for help from a supervisor who can withhold rewards. to avoid negative rating, you keep quiet. can you see why this would tend to reduce performance rather improve it ?
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djerba: so, why might this be true? well, in fact, rewards actually punish. yeah. if we compensate people for high productivity, they may perceive this as being controlled. people understand they're being manipulated and don't like it. but more importantly, people don't necessarily get the expected rewards. so the disappointment for not being rewarded is sort of the same as being punished. think about it. the more desirable the reward you're expected, the more disappointment it is if you fail to get it. Right? productivity schemes might even reduce the amount and quality of work. the workers' relationship with the supervisor could be damaged. instead of trying to work collaboratively with the supervisor, an employee might concel problems. for example, let's say you had a problem. you might be less likely to ask for help from a supervisor who can withhold rewards. to avoid negative rating, you keep quiet. can you see why this would tend to reduce performance rather improve it ?
This would seem to relate more to your political views than just a company's reward system. Capitalism tends to reward achievers and not reward non-achievers. (generally speaking)
If that analogy is used, anyone who's successful is miserable.
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where i work it sure motivates me.........HARLEY DAVIDSON 
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darlynda: where i work it sure motivates me.........HARLEY DAVIDSON
maybe because your are your own boss.
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djerba: maybe because your are your own boss.
nooooooooo i work for huge company
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darlynda: nooooooooo i work for huge company
anyway, i feel confident you are among of those highly placed there given your experience and subsequently 'll has to conceal your politic.
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djerba: anyway, i feel confident you are among of those highly placed there given your experience and subsequently 'll has to conceal your politic.
no i dont hide my politics.......just like my job...this is america.......we have freedom of speech
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djerba: I wonder if this approach really work. well when people who have experienced a reward system were asked, we found they didn't like it. most people, it seems, want to be paid, not encouraged through incentives. people want to be given respect for working extra hard.
in fact, i know of no controlled study that has genuinly shown a long-term improvement in work as a result of any productivity reward scheme. on the contrary, there are many studies that show productivity rewards are even counterproductive. rewards make for less productiviy rather than more.
in fact, i know of no controlled study that has genuinly shown a long-term improvement in work as a result of any productivity reward scheme. on the contrary, there are many studies that show productivity rewards are even counterproductive. rewards make for less productiviy rather than more.
Yes, not because it's the workplace, but human nature enjoys encouragement and rewards for hard work
Peaches
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I think the greastest reward an employer can give an employee is a simple pat on the back for a job well done. it is amazing how far a word of encouragement can go in increasing productivity
JMO, of course
JMO, of course
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shipoker55: I think the greastest reward an employer can give an employee is a simple pat on the back for a job well done. it is amazing how far a word of encouragement can go in increasing productivityJMO, of course
I fully agree with this.
Having been a company owner, I have found that incentives are like a sugar high, they last only for a short time.
What I have found is that an employee would rather be happy in his/her job and look forward to going to work than to hate work 300 days out of the year.
Zee
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support , encouragement and having my achievements acknowledged works for me ,
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It does in my workplace...the more reports you type, the more you get paid 
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PeachesandRay: Yes, not because it's the workplace, but human nature enjoys encouragement and rewards for hard work
Peaches
Peaches
Yes. The downfall comes when a company can no longer fulfill the reward system. We are a very dependant society. Many workers tend to get used to being rewarded after a period of time.
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This happens because there is no real guarantee. I have worked in several places that promised incentives, and didn't give much to anything because of business being slow. So my work and efforts only got me a pat on the back. People want to just get paid more, because if they get a pay cut, then they leave if they don't like it. Versus incentives (which is like a company allowing them to put the blame on you if you don't make enough) where you have to work harder for smaller things. Most people just want a paycheck anyways.
Let's face it, we all know there is money to be made out there. Those who will work hard for that extra money is the people who go door to door. Those who try to sell you cologne in the parking lot. Now compare those number of people to those who "play it safe" in a company that already gives you a somewhat decent pay, with a steady increase pending on your seniority.
Then again, I am not much of a business man. I would like to just think I have good ideas for business. I just try to get in the minds of how others think and how they can justify their actions.
Let's face it, we all know there is money to be made out there. Those who will work hard for that extra money is the people who go door to door. Those who try to sell you cologne in the parking lot. Now compare those number of people to those who "play it safe" in a company that already gives you a somewhat decent pay, with a steady increase pending on your seniority.
Then again, I am not much of a business man. I would like to just think I have good ideas for business. I just try to get in the minds of how others think and how they can justify their actions.
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in fact, i know of no controlled study that has genuinly shown a long-term improvement in work as a result of any productivity reward scheme. on the contrary, there are many studies that show productivity rewards are even counterproductive. rewards make for less productiviy rather than more.