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The use of incentives in organizations

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  • Scott A. Jeffrey
  • Alyce M. Dickinson
  • Yngvi F. Einarsson

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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.

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  • Scott A. Jeffrey & Alyce M. Dickinson & Yngvi F. Einarsson, 2013. "The use of incentives in organizations," International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 62(6), pages 606-615, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijppmp:v:62:y:2013:i:6:p:606-615
    DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-12-2012-0139
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    1. Jana Gallus & Bruno S. Frey, 2016. "Awards: A strategic management perspective," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 37(8), pages 1699-1714, August.

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