Gainsharing: A few questions, and fewer answers
- 1 March 1984
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Human Resource Management
- Vol. 23 (1) , 23-40
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.3930230104
Abstract
Gainsharing is an important organization development intervention, yet many of the basic questions have not been answered. This paper addresses these questions by developing a conceptual model and using the model to review the case study literature on gainsharing. The plans varied in terms of structural factors, implementation factors, and situational factors, and a majority were successful. Gainsharing impact was found in five key areas: organizational effectiveness, individual quality of work life, ideas and innovation, labormanagement cooperation, and pay. Relevant research is briefly reviewed and several unanswered questions are identified for future research.Keywords
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