A management consultant observes that the willingness to perform in Germany is falling. But he also sees companies as having a duty to promote the motivation of their employees.

Companies should define what performance is and what goals employees have to fulfill, says Ulvi Aydin. More salary and bonus payments are the best incentive for greater willingness to performance. “Why don’t you let this outstanding employee double his salary?” asks Ayd in an interview with Wirtschaftswoche.