Rewards in Air Force R and D: An Analysis of Desirability, Perception and Association with the Productivity of Scientists/Engineers.
Abstract
A survey was taken of 278 Air Force R and D scientists/engineers to determine the following: their level of desirability for 33 rewards, their perceptions of receiving 25 of the 33 rewards for innovative output, and whether they feel the distribution of rewards is fair. The respondent's perceptions were then related to six categories of output to determine if any relationships could be identified between productivity and rewards for output. Increased promotion opportunity, competent supervisor evaluations, and salary increases were the three most desired rewards identified by the respondents. None of the 33 rewards investigated were identified as undesirable by the test group as a whole. Formal awards as a general category were the least desired rewards with the exception of Quality Step Increases and Outstanding Performance Reports. Opportunity to write, present, or publish technical papers, good annual ratings, and increased educational opportunities were the three rewards perceived as being provided most often by supervisors for innovative performance. The perceptions of the formal awards were generally lower than for most of the other rewards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA036462
Entities
People
- Arthur E. Stevens
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology