I agree, if you consider such question I don't see any relation either. What I meant was a general competition (not strictly programming). If you participate, i

I agree, if you consider such question I don't see any relation either. What I meant was a general competition (not strictly programming). If you participate, it means that you want to achieve something, hence self motivation. Of course self motivated employees are great for the company, no doubt about it. But I feel that too much of it may conflict with the interest of the company.