Synthesized answer
The book "Payoff" by Dan Ariely investigates the true nature of motivation [1]. It explores how motivation works, our often-unrecognized limitations in understanding it, and how we can close this gap in knowledge [1]. Ariely uses studies from various settings, such as Intel and a kindergarten classroom, to delve into the core of motivation [1].
The book addresses key questions related to motivation, including whether bonuses can negatively affect employee productivity, the critical role of trust in successful motivation, common misunderstandings about how we value our work, and the influence of our awareness of mortality on our motivation [1].
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From the book
Title: Payoff by Dan Ariely Description: "Payoff investigates the true nature of motivation, our partial blindness to the way it works, and how we can bridge this gap. With studies that range from Intel to a kindergarten classroom, Ariely digs deep to find the root of motivation--how it works and how we can use this knowledge to approach important choices in our own lives. Along the way, he explores intriguing questions such as: Can giving employees bonuses harm productivity? Why is trust so crucial for successful motivation? What are our misconceptions about how to value our work? How does…