The use of incentives in organizations

Scott A. Jeffrey, Alyce M. Dickinson and Yngvi F. Einarsson

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2013, vol. 62, issue 6, 606-615

Abstract: Purpose - The authors aim to analyze actual practice in industry with respect to the use, choice, and effectiveness of four types of incentives, cash, prepaid cards, travel, and merchandise. Design/methodology/approach - The paper uses a survey of 170 practicing incentive design managers. Findings - Usage of cash and cards continue to increase but travel and merchandise are still frequently used. Originality/value - This will provide useful information to practitioners who design incentive programs.

Keywords: Incentive schemes; Performance management systems; Survey methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-12-2012-0139

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