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| Author: | Cooper, C. Dyck, B. Frohlich, N. |
| Title: | Improving the effectiveness of gainsharing: the role of fairness and participation. |
| Journal: | Administrative Science Quarterly
1992 : SEP, VOL. 37:3, p. 471-490 |
| Index terms: | WORKER PARTICIPATION EFFECTIVENESS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The report investigates gainsharing plans and identifies problems that may limit potential gains in productivity. It explains how contemporary gainsharing plans constitute social dilemmas and provide an opportunity for "free-riding" and thus lower productivity. Theoretical and experimental findings suggest hypotheses regarding the impact on productivity of a fairer distribution rule and worker participation in the development of such a rule. The experimental data indicate that fair distribution rules can ameliorate the social dilemma inherent in gainsharing plans. |
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