When and why game elements foster work motivation Ghent University
Understanding what motivates individuals to spend time and effort on tasks is a question that lies at the core of the social sciences. When economists have studied incentives, the main focus has been on using monetary rewards. However, organizations use a wide variety of non-monetary means to motivate their workers. A novel method is the implementation of game elements, i.e., symbolic rewards, positive feedback, and non-monetary competitions. ...