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bridge collapse section, if read hastily, might imply that incentives were RESPONSIBLE for the tragedy

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Of course, the main incentive for Americans is their paycheck. Performing tasks that go above and beyond one's responsibilities at a firm can result in a bonus for that individual or consideration for a promotion, while performing below expectations can lead to termination of employment, and loss of one's income.

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~~==Minneapolis 35W Bridge Collapse & Reconstruction==~~

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After the collapse of the [[35W]] bridge in [[Minneapolis]] in 2007, incentives for finishing the bridge ahead of schedule had the potential of netting the company responsible for reconstruction $27 million, in addition to the original cost of replacing the bridge. On the other hand, missing the completion date would have resulted in a $200,000 a day penalty for every day past the target date. As a result of the incentives offered, the bridge was finished in September 2008, three months ahead of schedule.<ref>[http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/09/18/bridge_opens/ New Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis opens] MPR News, September 18, 2008</ref>

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