Step-by-Step: Analyzing Incentive Structures
Map what's rewarded with bonuses and recognition. Identify what's punished with penalties and criticism. Compare stated versus actual incentives.
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November 2025
Why Intentions Do Not Predict Actions
You intend to exercise, but the couch is comfortable. Past behavior predicts future actions better than stated intentions do.
October 2025
How Incentives Shape Outcomes
Incentives direct attention and effort toward rewarded behaviors. They signal importance and create competition. Misaligned incentives cause dysfunction.