Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Dopamine is both a neurotransmitter and neurohormone, produced in several areas of the brain, including the substantia nigra, the hypothalamus and the ventral tegmental area. Similar to adrenaline, the dopamine affects the brain processes that control movement, emotional responses, as well as controls the brain's reward and pleasure centers. According to a new study, the chemical messenger is tightly linked to work s performance and work motivation, influencing the willingness to work. Learn more about the dopamine chemical and its correlation to working activities in this book.