An item that ‘rose’ to the surface a number of times was that of ‘motivation’ . The concept of motivation (or intention as a basis for action) was often discussed in a context of self-interest (acting solely in one’s own interests to the detriment of another) and altruism (acting solely with regard for the other).
The issue of competition was not prompted or raised by the research team but by the survey participants themselves. Interestingly, the issue ‘Competition’ was most frequently raised in responses related to ‘Collaboration and Cooperation’.
Competition has always been the pillar of economic capitalism. Competition can (but not always) stimulate innovation and encourage increased efficiency. Competition is regarded by many people as the foundation of capitalism. Competition occurs when two or more parties act independently to secure someone else’s business on the best terms possible. So how does this apply to the social economy in our study?
