Even the best relationship requires an appropriate reward system.
Now, under my absolute authority, these people might not think too much, but what about when this fund grows larger and larger?
Would Steve Cotting develop an emotion, thinking, clearly everyone is helping me do things, why can they earn so much more than I do?
Donnie can't guarantee such emotions won't arise.
But Donnie can't directly lend them money either, to ensure their shares remain on par with everyone else; private lending is also not feasible since everyone knows each other, and knows how much each person can bring out.
If I privately lend money to those with less money, wouldn't those with more money be dissatisfied?
So even for Donnie, even when this group is the closest one at present, Donnie still has to consider everyone's interests.
By giving out 10% of the dividends, not only can it smooth out the unequal relationships, but also it encourages them to work hard in their respective countries.
