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How to Be a Better Manager by Understanding the Difference Between Market Norms and Social Norms

Here’s how your team actually wants to be motivated

Chris Sowers
Jul 26, 2017 · 8 min read
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In his book , Dan Ariely, professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University, outlines the differences between social norms and market norms.

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