Tag Archives: Industrial and organizational psychology

26Oct/26

Why Carrots and Sticks Destroy Motivation

October 26, 2026Business1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Academic disciplines, Alexander Eckes, Articles, Autonomy, Chu, Education, Educational psychology, Educational technology, Edward Deci, Human behavior, Industrial and organizational psychology, Leadership, Learning, Matthias Wilde, Motivation, Natalia Hofferber, Overjustification effect, Pedagogy, Praise, Reeve, Self-determination theory, Zhuangziadmin

Cultivating Autonomous Minds: Why External Incentives Undermine Deep Learning

Mon, July 26 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Ancient wisdom and modern psychological science converge on a fundamental truth: relying on external incentives like rewards and punishments represents a flawed foundation for genuine learning and human development. The ancient Chinese Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi famously observed that “rewards and punishment is the lowest form of education,” criticizing external carrots and sticks for treating individuals like animals driven by force rather than self-directed minds. Zhuangzi argued that external controls transform learning into a mere transactional exchange, replacing authentic curiosity and spontaneous inner transformation (ziran) with superficial compliance and fear. Demonstrating his commitment to personal freedom over external status, Zhuangzi famously rejected a prime ministership, choosing the unconstrained “mud” of an ordinary life over the gilded captivity of royal favor. Centering education around external rewards assumes that learners possess no internal direction, thereby extinguishing their natural drive toward mastery and moral self-cultivation. Continue reading →

09Apr/26

Leading Global Teams with Cultural Intelligence

April 9, 2026BusinessAustralia, David Beckham, David Tennant, Germany, Governance, Hugh Bonneville, Hugh Skinner, Humour, Ian Fletcher, Industrial and organizational psychology, Irony, Japan, John Morton, Leadership, Maher, Miami, PRINCE2, Rhetoric, S&P 500 INDEX - CBOE, Sarcasm, Saudi Arabia, Technology governance, Tom Geraghty, United Kingdom, Will Humphries, Zurichadmin

Managing the World’s Biggest Tournament: A Guide to the Absurdities of ‘Twenty Twenty Six’

April 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Twenty Twenty Six is a six-part mockumentary comedy series created by John Morton, serving as a spiritual sequel to his previous comedies Twenty Twelve and W1A. The series follows the return of the amiably vexed Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), who takes on a new role as the incoming director of integrity and head of the oversight team for the world’s largest football tournament. Due to legal reasons, the words “Fifa” and “Cup” are bleeped out throughout the show.

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25Oct/25

Winning Back Office Workers: Hybrid Work and Productivity

October 25, 2025BusinessDigital labor, Human resource management, Industrial and organizational psychology, Remote work, United States, Working conditions, Working timeadmin

This survey examines how organisations can increase productivity and engagement among U.S. office workers, concluding that intentionally designed hybrid work models are key to success. The findings emphasise that offering flexibility, personalisation, and choice in work environments, along with designing spaces for performance rather than rigid presence, is crucial for talent retention and satisfaction. Continue reading

26Apr/23

What is the power of female leadership?

April 26, 2023BusinessArticles, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Health, HIV, HIV/AIDS, Industrial and organizational psychology, Justina Mutale, Leadership, Medical specialties, Safe sex, Strategic management, Zambiaadmin

April 27, 2023 /Business/ — The Art of Iconic Leadership: Power Secrets of Female World Leaders by Justina Mutale is a book that explores the leadership styles of some of the most iconic female leaders in history. The book argues that female leaders have a unique set of strengths and qualities that make them effective leaders, and that these qualities can be learned and applied by anyone, regardless of gender.

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27Jun/22

Workers’ rights: how a landmark UN decision on safety and health will actually affect employees

June 27, 2022LegalArticles, Child labour, Cook Islands, Creative Commons, Decent work, Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, Economy, Human activities, Huw Thomas, Industrial and organizational psychology, International labour law, International Labour Organization, Labor, Labor rights, Labour law, Occupational safety and health, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Nations Development Group, University of Bristol, Working conditionsche

Huw Thomas, University of Bristol

In what has been called the “biggest moment for workers’ rights in a quarter of a century”, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a safe and healthy work environment as one of its five fundamental principles and rights at work for all at its June 2022 international conference. This is the first extension of workers’ human rights in almost 25 years and it means governments must now commit to respect and promote the right to a safe and healthy working environment.

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