Abstract
THE three lectures contained in this volume give a popular analysis of the various classes of incentives, including fear and financial incentives, non-financial incentives such as appreciation, knowledge, loyalty, welfare schemes, co-operation, and special incentives like responsibility and promotion which affect those holding management positions. The dangers and limitations of particular types of incentives are discussed and Dr. Miles asserts that the essential problem is that of the development of human power.
The Problem of Incentives in Industry: Three Lectures given at the London School of Economics under the Heath Clark Bequest to the National Institute of Industrial Psychology.
By Dr. G. H. Miles. Pp. v + 58. (London: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Ltd., 1932.) 3s. 6d. net.
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B., R. Miscellany. Nature 131, 321 (1933). https://doi.org/10.1038/131321a0
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