People motivated by incentives are often smooth talkers who over-promise and under-deliver to meet their targets

People motivated by incentives are often smooth talkers who over-promise and under-deliver to meet their targets. Incentive systems select for gaming behavior rather than genuine performance, which is why they destroy the very results they're designed to produce.

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People motivated by incentives are often smooth talkers who over-promise and under-deliver to meet their targets. Incentive systems select for gaming behavior rather than genuine performance, which is why they destroy the very results they're designed to produce.

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    Incentive-Motivated People Over-Promise and Under-Deliver

    People motivated by incentives are often smooth talkers who over-promise and under-deliver to meet their targets