Money or Praise? The Power of Incentives

Hameed J

Money or Praise? The Power of Incentives

Business - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

May. 11 Mon , 11:00 USA

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Description

In this session, you will explore different types of incentives and how they influence behaviour and motivation. You will practise expressing opinions, comparing ideas, and discussing workplace and social situations. By the end of the session, you will feel more confident discussing motivation and human behaviour in English.

Session Activities

1: What motivates you to work or study hard?

2: Do you like receiving praise from others? Why or why not?

1: What types of incentives are common in workplaces today?

2: Do you think cash bonuses are effective motivators? Why or why not?

3: How important is public recognition for employees?

4: Can praise motivate people more than money? In what situations?

5: Do different people respond differently to incentives? Why?

6: What are the disadvantages of relying too much on financial rewards?

7: How can managers motivate employees without using money?

8: Which would motivate you more: a bonus or public recognition? Why?

Incentive (noun)

something that encourages someone to do something Example: A bonus can be a strong incentive for employees.

Recognition (noun)

praise or acknowledgement for someone’s work or achievements

Motivation (noun)

the reason or desire to do something Example: Good leadership can improve employee motivation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned