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This chapter explores how the decomposition of individual differences in personality provides theoretical and practical implications for employers. The key issues and findings of the causal relationship between excessive extrinsic rewards and cooperation are further examined.

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    According to the survey by PERSOLKELLY (2018), employees in Asia Pacific are found to be inclined towards individuality, chiefly due to the preference for reward based on individual contribution. The preference for individual recognition is similar for both contract and permanent full-time employees. Younger workers lead the trend toward a more personalized workforce.

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Kwok, A.O.J., Watabe, M., Ahmed, P.K. (2021). Strategic Organizational Decision-Making. In: Augmenting Employee Trust and Cooperation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2343-1_7

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