Julio Huato wrote:
> On motivations. Of course, the "profit motive" is not simply an
> "ideology" we can get over just by changing our minds. But still
> worth seeing.
It's well done, but as Julio says, the capitalists will want to
continue rewarding themselves. In addition, they (or their hired
managers) are conscious of the role of non-monetary rewards (and
intrinsic motivation) in getting their employees to work. The "Human
Relations" school is almost a cliché these days. On the other hand, as
Braverman argues, they'd like to make all work into piece-work if they
could, so that financial incentives work best. Then they could get
away from all this "autonomy, mastery, purpose" stuff and go back to
piling up the cash.
--
Jim Devine
"Those who take the most from the table
Teach contentment.
Those for whom the taxes are destined
Demand sacrifice.
Those who eat their fill speak to the hungry
of wonderful times to come.
Those who lead the country into the abyss
Call ruling too difficult
For ordinary folk." – Bertolt Brecht.
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