The result is a number expressing the probability that the individual in question will perform a specific action.
A highly motivated individual, it is argued, will perform better than one with a low level of motivation.
If the reward is unattractive or insufficient then the individual may not perform at all.
The focus here is on the task, and its division, rather than on the individuals performing it.
Because such an analysis requires reams of historical data, it is an exercise few individuals can perform.
A high degree of procedural knowledge can allow individuals to perform tasks more automatically.
He added: "You're opening a door where funding is contingent on individuals performing certain roles."
Service-credit programs allow individuals to perform volunteer services for credits.
When individuals perform actions they learn what their movements lead to (Ideomotor learning).
In the future, age is not a factor in determining whether an individual can perform a certain task, only special talent and training.