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Positivity / Re: Are you a good person? The Shopping Cart Theory
« Last post by Ace on 16 04, 2024, 02:45:12 pm »This raises an interesting question about the principle-agent problem.
Investopia gives us the following definition:
In this case, the worker is the agent and doesn't care about the loss of productivity in the store as they're paid the same regardless and have a preference for the trolley collecting task. However I still feel the world would be better off if we all did our duty and returned the kart.
What I find most interesting about your annacdote is the positive attitude of workers in response to "extra work" being created for them. Looking ok the bright side and taking enjoyment in a menial task is what we can learn from this story.
Investopia gives us the following definition:
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The principal-agent problem is a conflict in priorities between a person or group and the representative authorized to act on their behalf. An agent may act in a way that is contrary to the best interests of the principal.
In this case, the worker is the agent and doesn't care about the loss of productivity in the store as they're paid the same regardless and have a preference for the trolley collecting task. However I still feel the world would be better off if we all did our duty and returned the kart.
What I find most interesting about your annacdote is the positive attitude of workers in response to "extra work" being created for them. Looking ok the bright side and taking enjoyment in a menial task is what we can learn from this story.
