Does performance pay increase job satisfaction?

Green, Colin and Heywood, John S. (2008) Does performance pay increase job satisfaction? Economica, 75 (300). pp. 710-728. ISSN 0013-0427

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Abstract

This paper investigates the influence of performance-related pay on several dimensions of job satisfaction. In cross-sectional estimates performance-related pay is associated with increased overall satisfaction, satisfaction with pay, satisfaction with job security and satisfaction with hours. It appears to be negatively associated with satisfaction with the work itself; yet, after accounting for worker fixed effects the positive associations remain and the negative association vanishes. These results appear robust to a variety of alternative specifications and support the notion that performance-related pay allows increased opportunities for worker optimization and does not generally demotivate workers or crowd out intrinsic motivation.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Economica
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? economics and econometricshb economic theorydiscipline-based research ??
ID Code:
31319
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Deposited On:
08 Jan 2010 09:56
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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15 Jul 2024 10:43