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The use of incentives in organizations

Scott A. Jeffrey (Department of Management and Marketing, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA)
Alyce M. Dickinson (Department of Management and Marketing, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA)
Yngvi F. Einarsson (Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA)

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management

ISSN: 1741-0401

Article publication date: 19 July 2013

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Abstract

Purpose

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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

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The paper uses a survey of 170 practicing incentive design managers.

Findings

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Usage of cash and cards continue to increase but travel and merchandise are still frequently used.

Originality/value

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This will provide useful information to practitioners who design incentive programs.

Keywords

Citation

Jeffrey, S.A., Dickinson, A.M. and Einarsson, Y.F. (2013), "The use of incentives in organizations", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 62 No. 6, pp. 606-615. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-12-2012-0139

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2013, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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