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The science of business decision making: giving out perks doesn't necessarily lead to results

  • Written by Jenni Henderson, Editor, Business and Economy, The Conversation
imageOffice perks like slides down stairs may not be the best way to motivate good behaviourScott Beale/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Research shows that when it comes to cognitive tasks, like decision making, paying people more can lead to worse outcomes. If we want to get the best out of our executives, the ideal amount to pay them is “enough to take...

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