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Gainsharing: A few questions, and fewer answers
Author(s) -
Bullock R. J.,
Lawler Edward E.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.888
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1099-050X
pISSN - 0090-4848
DOI - 10.1002/hrm.3930230104
Subject(s) - situational ethics , conceptual model , quality (philosophy) , intervention (counseling) , work (physics) , knowledge management , psychology , management science , business , process management , sociology , computer science , social psychology , economics , engineering , epistemology , mechanical engineering , philosophy , database , psychiatry
Gainsharing is an important organization development intervention, yet many of the basic questions have not been answered. This paper addresses these questions by developing a conceptual model and using the model to review the case study literature on gainsharing. The plans varied in terms of structural factors, implementation factors, and situational factors, and a majority were successful. Gainsharing impact was found in five key areas: organizational effectiveness, individual quality of work life, ideas and innovation, labormanagement cooperation, and pay. Relevant research is briefly reviewed and several unanswered questions are identified for future research.