Motivation model for improving productivity in a manufacturing unit - A success story

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management

Volumn 55, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 430-436

  Rao, Y V S S S V Prasada ^a  

^a JNT University Hyderabad   (India)

Author keywords

Empowerment; Incentive schemes; Manufacturing industries

Indexed keywords

EID: 33745469747     PISSN: 17410401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17410400610671453     Document Type: Article

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