Responsibility as a Work Motivator
Some individuals are motivated to work diligently not by intrinsic enjoyment or external rewards, but by a strong sense of responsibility. This feeling of duty can be directed towards their fellow employees or to the employer itself, compelling them to maintain a high standard of work.
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Ch.6 The firm and its employees - The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics @ CORE Econ
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