Reducing Accident Rates with Organizational Behavior Modification.

1 June 1982

journal article
Published by Academy of Management in The Academy of Management Journal

Vol. 25 (2) , 407-416
https://doi.org/10.2307/256000

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention package (feedback, competition, and incentives) in reducing the accident rate of urban transit operators. Results showed a 24.9 percent reduction in accident rates, establishing a definite link between the intervention and reduction in accident rates, severity, and cost.

Keywords

EMPLOYEES -- RATING OF
FEEDBACK (PSYCHOLOGY)
INCENTIVES IN INDUSTRY
COMPETITION
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
PUBLIC TRANSIT
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
INDUSTRIAL COSTS
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

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