Listen to:

https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation

Pink makes the case here for why humans perform better under intrinsic motivators than extrinsic motivators, which is central to the Theory X vs. Theory Y debate.

Do you have a your own version of the candle problem? Share the details.
What are three parts of Pinks’ proposed solution and what is your evaluation of his plan?
Under what conditions do extrinsic rewards work?
How applicable is the ROWE model or the FEDEX Days model to your workplace or intended career?
If Pink’s case is valid, why are many modern business practices still based on old assumptions about the nature of people and the nature of work?