Date of Award
1990
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Business Admin
Department
Business
Abstract
This paper examines the philosophy of Dr. W. Edwards Deming to determine what principles of that philosophy should apply to selecting a bonus compensation plan. All types of bonus plans, including the following incentive bonus plans individual incentive, group incentive, gain sharing, profit sharing and pay-for-knowledge are examined to determine which meet the Deming principles.
Recommended Citation
Whittemore, F. Case, "Are bonuses compatible with the Deming philosophy?" (1990). Master's Theses. 1135.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/masters-theses/1135