Ibm Quote by Anonymous
“When I arrived at IBM, there were 'Team' signs all around. I asked, 'How do people get paid?' They told me, 'We pay people based on individual performance.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Former IBM employee, 2018
IBM rewards individual performance, highlighting competitive culture over teamwork.
In simple terms: Pay based on individual results.
Balance personal and team contributions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- salary negotiations
- team-building sessions
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does competition affect your team?
- What incentives could foster cooperation?
Competitive pay can erode collaboration.