Transparency in Reward and Recognition
Raj K. Nehru
Introduction and History
Cyrus, who is known as the founder of the Achaemenid Empire during the building of the Jerusalem temple in 538 BC (Schmitt 1983), used to encourage his construction workers by giving them a pat on the back or a beverage or a coin on which was ingrained a representation of his head, to keep them motivated and show that he recognized their contribution and worth. This appears to be the oldest evidence of recognition in history that evolved with time as economies and human behaviors evolved, making many scholars to comment on human behavior and its expectation as “Human Psyche is a love-hungry mess.” In fact, it has been felt that humans are in constant need of ...
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