Does money make the world go

Are you motivated by money? Or by doing what is necessary? Interesting post by Blaine via Guy Kawaski who references a study that reveals that thinking of money makes individuals less likely to work with others. The Joyful Jubilant Learning Network is working together in an environment with out money being mentioned directly. I think we are preparing ourselves to be more effective in a flat world. At work, I have a good deal of cross functional team collaboration and I do find that if the incentives are not properly aligned (meaning the individuals participation is not part of their personal bonus objectives) then the results can be inconsistant. The "good" people will do what is necessary all the time. The "others" will do what is necessary when there is an incentive in their favor. Read Blaine's posting here. The song from Cabaret comes to mind: Money makes the world go around, the world go around, the world go around, Money makes the world go around, it makes the world go round. A mark, a yen, a buck or a pound, a buck or a pound, a buck or a pound, Is all that makes the world go around, that clinking clanking sound, Can make the world go round. How do you see this? Technorati Tags : incentive, money, cabaret, teamwork, collaboration