That study is probably true but does it apply to engineers, people who are paid to be logical and rational as much as possible? Your efficient-because-people-a

That study is probably true but does it apply to engineers, people who are paid to be logical and rational as much as possible? Your efficient-because-people-are-irrational reward system is demotivating your best people. I feel happier when I get a bonus that brings retirement closer, or lets me give more to charotsbt causes I believe in, or gives me a day off, instead of a throwaway toy or schwag or a gift card or a meal at an expensive restaurant that doesn't serve food I can eat.