Essays about: "impact of reward systems"

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  1. 6. Top Management Compensation and Firm Performance : A matter of context?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Lindström; Johanna Svensson; [2016]
    Keywords : Top Management; Firm Performance; Variable Compensation; Reward System; Pay for performance; Agency Theory; Self-determination theory; Contingency theory;

    Abstract : During the past decades, CEO and board compensation has increased substantially. Top management compensation and firm performance has been an extensively researched subject, and a large amount of previous studies have examined the relation of top management pay and firm performance. READ MORE

  3. 7. Herding cats - A holistic study of management control in the context of a professional service firm

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Tom Mäkelin; Johan Kjellson; [2016]
    Keywords : Professional service firm; Knowledge-intensive firm; Management control as a package; Management control systems; MCS;

    Abstract : Professional service firms (PSFs) make up an increasingly important part of the global economy.The knowledge-intensive nature of these firms does however contribute to management control challenges. Conducting a single-case study on a law-firm, the contextual challenges' impact on the management control package was examined. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Impact of Incentive Systems in Global Organizations Located in Sweden -A Case Study of Astra Zeneca

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Caroline Kvist; Emelie Andersson; [2012-06-11]
    Keywords : Incentive system; bonus system; reward; compensation; management control; management accounting;

    Abstract : Background and The main purpose of an incentive system is to affect the behavior of those who Problem: should be rewarded and thus guide them to work towards common goals. There has been negative publicity regarding incentive systems in Sweden, but despite this it is used by many Swedish companies. READ MORE

  5. 9. Reward systems within the health and geriatric care sector

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Carl Duberg; Märta Mollén; [2010-01-27T09:46:40Z]
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    Abstract : Authors: Carl Duberg, Märta Mollen Tutor: Peter Beusch Title: Reward systems within the health and geriatric care sector, the view of leaders. Key words: Reward system, Health care, Geriatric care, incentives, motivation. Background: Reward system as a financial tool is relatively new in the health care sector. READ MORE

  6. 10. Rewarding Store Managers - Do personal differences matter?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Louiza Atcheba; Frida Byström; [2008-06-12T07:34:42Z]
    Keywords : Reward system; store manager; complexity and personal differences.;

    Abstract : Background and research problem: Reward system is today a common tool for companies to make sure their employees achieve their goals. An interesting aspect is how companies reward their store managers who have a complex role because they ought to handle goals set by the superiors and requests from the employees. READ MORE