2007-06-19 02:06:14 · 10 answers · asked by zoey 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
because they can be.
they get paid the same whether they work hard or not.
2007-06-19 02:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The further a person is removed from a profit motive, the worse they will perform.
The beauty of capitalism, despite the misguided criticisms from so many, is the irrefutable fact that profit is the best motivator.
If I am working to do as much as I can for my family and for the charities I contribute to, then I am sure to provide you what you want. In a competetive environment, I must give you excellent service at the best possible price in order to do well. Everybody wins.
If I am working to hang on to my government job and the only monetary motive is to spend up to the annual budget as closely as possible, I am sure to do just enough to get by and I am sure to waste taxpayers money.
I don't know how many examples of failing government programs we need to figure out this truth. Social Security for one is falling apart and god forbid you need some service from that agency.
Nationalize healthcare? Dear God, please no. Don't buy the hype from those who want to expand their budgets. Government is not the answer to any but the most basic questions and federal government is useful only for foreign policy and defense. Let the market succeed as it always tends to.
2007-06-19 10:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by the_defiant_kulak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Government workers are paid a salary base (8 hours)so the next time your worried about us watching the clock think...... I have worked 12 hour days to give free benefits to people who don't work and are able bodied persons without over time. Instead of thinking why are we watching the clock you may want to think why are you in a government agency. I hope it was the DMV.
2007-06-19 09:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by lifeisbeautiful 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a rural carrier, and I don't have time to look at the clock.
2007-06-19 09:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is individual mentality and responsibility, since everyone is secure without any restriction in productivity nor target what can we expect.
2007-06-19 09:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by Gew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to make sure time is moving well throughout the day.
2007-06-19 09:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're all closeted clock repairers!
2007-06-19 09:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They really are not. In the bar the time seems to fly.
2007-06-19 09:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they are not motivated and their benefit is too good.
2007-06-19 09:14:53 · answer #9 · answered by JaneHappySummer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the nature of their business does not run for profit, they get paid anyways thanks to the taxpayers
2007-06-19 09:11:57 · answer #10 · answered by Random Black Woman 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋