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A field study of the impact of a performance-based incentive plan

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  • Banker, Rajiv D.
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  • Banker, Rajiv D. & Lee, Seok-Young & Potter, Gordon, 1996. "A field study of the impact of a performance-based incentive plan," Journal of Accounting and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 21(2), pages 195-226, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jaecon:v:21:y:1996:i:2:p:195-226
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