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elleng

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3. Right, and a thought I have:

Reply to HereSince1628 (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 19, 2013, 02:32 PM

Mar 2013

Might their results indicate 'fear' of punishment results in faster responses, and not better/more correct responses?

As to moral and acceptable, really depends on nature of the 'punishment.' A fine is way different from a whipping, and would surely evoke a different response from me (I imagine.)

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Do It or Else: Punishment as a Performance Enhancer [View all] HereSince1628 Mar 2013 OP

Gotta think about this, I guess: elleng Mar 2013 #1

I think instilling fear of being fired, is certainly a motivator for many employees. HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #2

Right, and a thought I have: elleng Mar 2013 #3

THe question of motivating 'better' work is really a good one. n/t HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #4