This is a different topic than the article and the discussion so far.
A yearly bonus or a "thank you"/party/etc aren't rewards tied to specific tasks. They're meant to be gestures of appropriation. You're discussing a bonus structure that ties financial incentives to very specific work items, and rewards them accordingly.
I'm not disagreeing with your point, just pointing out they're two different topics.
Appropriation or appreciation? If it's appropriation I'm intrigued!
Like what if someone shows up to an event you planned, and starts thanking people for coming. They're basically implying/claiming ownership of the event. Appropriation through appreciation.
In other words what if you thought a project was yours, and then someone appropriates it by thanking your team, implying it was for that person all along?
A yearly bonus or a "thank you"/party/etc aren't rewards tied to specific tasks. They're meant to be gestures of appropriation. You're discussing a bonus structure that ties financial incentives to very specific work items, and rewards them accordingly.
I'm not disagreeing with your point, just pointing out they're two different topics.