The Reward

Southwest’s total rewards philosophy and its three categories of offerings Southwest Airlines' website has a mission statement designed especially for employees, “To Our Employees: We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the…

abuse and addiction Introduction Addiction is a neurological disorder that impairs reward system in the brain (Peter and Charles, 2007). Methamphetamine is the second most illicitly abused drug after Cannabis in Australia (McKetin et al., 2009). It is one of the most powerful and addictive stimulant that causes brain dysfunctions. Methamphetamine increases release of neurotransmitter dopamine that is involved in reward and generation of pleasurable emotions (Volkow, 2001). Repeated use of…

yacht who could cross the finish line ahead of his in the race, is questioned due to the context in which the offer was made. Another legal issue arises in deciding the recipient of the £10,000 reward in the event that Swan is bound to the offer he made. The fact that Swan made the offer of giving a reward to any yacht who could cross the finish line ahead of his, the “Liquid Amber”, was made in a social setting counteracts the existence of a contract between Swan and the participants of the…

Are most employees motivated by extrinsic rewards rather than intrinsic motivation? Introduction The quote, “If you must have motivation, think of your pay check on Friday.” by Noel Coward, seems to be one many people would be able to relate to. Motivation is defined as the processes that account for an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal. In other words, motivation is the reason why anyone does anything. A pay check is an example of an extrinsic…

you purchase an item at a business a common question is usually asked. Would you like to sign up for our loyalty program? The practice of businesses offering loyalty programs is being used as a tool to reward consumers for their continued loyalty. The rewards can include things such as accruing reward points per dollar spent to get free items, achieving a higher customer status, or having access to special deals. These programs are a way for businesses to create win-win situations while building…

Children and Rewards The Article “How Food as a Reward is Detrimental to Children’s Health, Learning and Behavior” written by Alicia Fedewa discussed the effects of using food as a reward on children. The study did not have any experimental tests, but concluded from numerous studies. The article focused on three things: the connection between obesity and negative consequences for students mental and physical health, poor relationships with food, and alternatives to using food as reward in…

today’s society you hear of parents rewarding their children with incentives for getting good grades or passing a standardized test. According to a survey coordinated by Great American Cookies, it reveals 94% of Americans bribe their children as a reward for them doing well in school. Financial incentives can be an ideal way to motivate younger children and teens, but it should only be awarded for the true achievement to the students who apply themselves. Does this actually help the student do…

Based on Julia Stewart’s leadership style she has many favorable factors that would come into play while working for her. Julia’s positive reinforcement method, her application of feedback and coaching, and focus on intrinsic rewards are all attributes that make her an appealing manager. Further examining these strategies will give extra support to this claim. Julia’s desire to administer positive reinforcement is a favorable factor most employees would appreciate. According to Kreitner and…

performance will contribute to a reward what they desire to, this is…

influence on human’s three basic needs and intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic Motivation  Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. New York: Plenum.  Harackiewicz, J. M. (1979). The effects of reward contingency and performance feedback on intrinsic motivation. Journal of personality and social psychology, 37(8), 1352. Organismic Integration Theory OIT was developed to specify the various forms of extrinsic motivation and the outside…