1Why is it that it takes either insentitives or conesquences to persuade certain people/or groups to act in a way they normally wouldnt? And what does Cooperation have to do with these Iducements?
2What insentives would it take for you to commit to only fairtrade products? Explain why Fairtrade products would be more ethical, and how ethics relates to what most people do regarding fair trade.
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#1 (Kirsten)
People hate being told what to do. For example, Professor Marichal requires us to answer these blog questions. If we do not comply with his requirements we lose points toward our total grade. Not that these blog entries are not captivating, but if I did not have to spend the time writing them…I would not. Sorry, Professor! I think that cooperation takes a little bit of the sting away from an inducement. Using the same example: if we all do not like to write these blog entries, but we all write them anyway; then we can all get the credit together while we complain together. Better still, Professor Marichal does not lower our grades. The thing that an inducement has in common with blackmail is that it gives a person or group an ultimatum: you do, or you do not. They are not one and the same. I am just saying that they have something in common. And the interesting aspect of an ultimatum is that it inspires through fear; unlike an incentive, which inspires through hope.
#1) I think it only takes incentives or consequences to persuade someone to do something they don't have any motivation to do. If they aren't passionate about it or don't have a good reason to do something, many people won't do it. This is where incentives and consequences come in. These are a reason to do something, so people end up doing the task. I agree with Alex in part that these bring out a different effort in someone. Someone who is doing something for an incentive is doing it because they know the result will be positive. They don't have to do it, but they choose to because the result outweighs the work. On the otherhand, one usually has to perform a task if there is going to be a consequence if they don't. I feel having a consequence is going to cause more cooperation than an incentive, but on a negative note. It also might bring less effort but more participation. Both of these are going to bring more cooperation, but I feel that the incentives will bring better and more positive cooperation than having consequences.
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