Reward versus Reinforcement Possibilities of the Merit Pay System.

Abstract

The Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) of 1978 mandated a change in the philosophy and methodology in the evaluation of job performances. The new method will be an objective, ipsative one, providing accurate assessments of behavior. One purpose of this assessment will be the identification of high quality performances. The CSRA provides for a system of pay adjustments, called Merit Pay (MP), to reward these quality performances. The MP system is also charged with creating new levels of productivity, efficiency and timeliness among the Civil Service population. Can a program of monetary bonuses both reward and motivate Civil Servants? If money is inadequate for this combined purpose, what can be added to increase the power of the system? These were the questions addressed in this study. A review of the literature suggested the potential reinforcers, used in the paper and pencil test for Civil Service manager/supervisors. The prediction of efficient motivators is discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 14, 1981
Accession Number
ADA102468

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  • Jane Ann Rysberg
  • John A. Guerrieri

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  • Ohio State University

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