7. Rewards, shopping

1. What kind of things do children like to get as rewards?

What rewards do children want to get?

Oh, I think that it is praise and attention that kids want to get the most from their parents and close people as it is what they lack the most these days. And then, of course, all kinds of relish like candies, toys, LEGO or games. Some children also really want to be rewarded with a day in the attraction park or a visit to the cinema, others - with some extra computer game time or sleepover with a friend. Oh, and of course, with money... this is what both kids and adults want to be rewarded with.

2. What rewards can companies offer to outstanding employees?

How should bosses reward employees?

Well... any rewards that will make them feel special and valued, for example, letting them be 'CEO for the day' spending the day shadowing the CEO of the company, or introducing them to the 'VIPs' in the organization, I mean upper members of the management team or key customers. I also think it will be a good idea for companies to invest in their personal development sending them to a seminar or educational activity of interest, or just give them a spa day or other special treatment. Well, and of course, it would be great to provide them with office perks like a good parking place, a comfortable room and tasty nutritious lunch.

3. What are the benefits and drawbacks of consumerism (shopping) for a country's economy?

Well, as far as the pros of consumerism are concerned, it stimulates economic growth by creating a never-ending cycle of buying and selling. The more goods are consumed by society, the higher the growth rate of the economy is. But unfortunately, this economic growth is possible only if all these consumer goods are not only consumed but also produced within the country. In real life, consumerism has more cons, to my mind, as the more it spreads, the weaker is the incentive to manufacture long-lasting, quality products, manufacture long-lasting, quality products, and the greater is the likelihood that cheaply made products will instead be imported from the lowest-wage, environmentally unregulated overseas manufacturers. This usually leads to the loss of manufacturing jobs, which in turn leads to a corresponding growth in unemployment and the number of welfare recipients, less personal wealth, a shrinking tax base, fewer public services and greater public and private debt, hopelessness for job seekers and a growing negative balance of trade.

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