Hi,
Sorry to join the discussion rather late. I was out of circulation.
As practices give rise to theories and as theories lead to practices, one must see the inevitability of the connection. When one observes "what works", one tends to use the method often and in due course it becomes a theory. Those who do not have not the benefit of observing the cause abd effect relations between the stimulus and the response, accept the given theory in the belief that if it has worked for some, it will work for me too.
Each one is entitled to hold rigid individual opinions on any and all matters and that will not change the reality.
Using "money" as motivator, to me, appears like bribing your way through as it it often does not care for human dignity since people may work out of compulsion to generate additional money for them. Just as Overtime leads to many undesirable practices over a period of time, if it is left unchecked, the money motivator. at an obsession level will also back fire! Used moderately, it works for short time.
In the ultimate analysis, one needs to preserve the human dignity, the pride in overcoming work challenges. The meaningful work is the real motivator! The money kills the joy of working. It may bring more money to the individual but I am afraid, will not be able to generate happiness, pride and a feeling of untarnished achievement. That is why there is a world of difference between the soldiers who fight wars for the sake of the country and the merceneries who also fight wars (only for money!) One works for the honour of the country and the other does not give a damn if he causes a victory or a defeat!!
One's statements bear out his experience/s. There may be nothing invalid about these when looked at from his point of view. BUT to deny validity to other theories and approaches is being less than fair. One swallow does not make winter!
Regards
samvedan
November 8, 2006