Chapter 19. Rewards, Positive Reinforcement, and Incentive Systems
- Ryan Watkins Ph.D. associate professor active member vice president visiting scientist2,
- Doug Leigh Ph.D. associate professor doctorate technical director chair member3
Published Online: 21 JAN 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9780470587102.ch19
Copyright © 2010 by International Society for Performance Improvement. All rights reserved.
Book Title
Handbook of Improving Performance in the Workplace, Volume Two: Selecting and Implementing Performance Interventions
Additional Information
How to Cite
Frumkin, J. J. (2010) Rewards, Positive Reinforcement, and Incentive Systems, in Handbook of Improving Performance in the Workplace, Volume Two: Selecting and Implementing Performance Interventions (eds R. Watkins and D. Leigh), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470587102.ch19
Editor Information
- 2
George Washington University in Washington, D.C., USA
- 3
Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 21 JAN 2010
- Published Print: 23 NOV 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470190692
Online ISBN: 9780470587102
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- rewards, positive reinforcement and incentive systems;
- workplace motivation - boiling down, to people wanting to feel valued;
- B. F. Skinner's positive reinforcement - within field of behavioral psychology;
- incentive systems - necessary characteristics of motivational intervention;
- critical success factors
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Description
What We Know from Research
When to Apply
Strengths and Criticisms
Recommended Design, Development, and Implementation Process
Critical Success Factors
Summary
References
Editorial Connections
What'S Coming Up