Performance pay and productivity: The moderating role of a high-wage policy

Using panel data from German establishments, this study finds that performance pay is associated with increased productivity only when it is coupled with a high-wage policy. This holds for individual-based performance pay, group-based performance pay and profit sharing.

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Year of publication:	2015
Authors:	Jirjahn, Uwe
Publisher:	Trier : Universität Trier, Fachbereich IV – Volkswirtschaftslehre
Subject:	performance pay \| high-wage policy \| productivity \| fixed effects regressions

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Series:	Research Papers in Economics ; 4/15
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	823661113 [GVK] hdl:10419/111760 [Handle]
Classification:	D20 - Production and Organizations. General ; J33 - Compensation Packages; Payment Methods ; M52 - Compensation and Compensation Methods and Their Effects (stock options, fringe benefits, incentives, family support programs)
Source:	EconStor

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