Motivational effects of pay for performance: A multilevel analysis of a Korean case

International Journal of Human Resource Management

Volumn 22, Issue 18, 2011, Pages 3929-3948

  Chang, Eunmi ^a  

^a Yonsei University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

monetary value; motivation; multilevel analysis; pay for performance; perception of HR practice

Indexed keywords

EID: 84858989038     PISSN: 09585192     EISSN: 14664399     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09585192.2011.561248     Document Type: Article

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