False or fitting recognition? The use of high performance bonuses in motivating organizational achievements

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 281-304

  Heinrich, Carolyn J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON   (United States)

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EID: 34147139842     PISSN: 02768739     EISSN: 15206688     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pam.20244     Document Type: Article

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