The effect of monetary incentives on absenteeism: a case study

Charles H. Wolf

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The effect of monetary incentives on absenteeism: a case study

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Charles H. Wolf

Year:

1974

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-291. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.

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Abstract

An attendance bonus paid by a wood processing firm was studied to determine its effectiveness in reducing absenteeism. Employees were divided into permanent and short-term groups, and their response to the bonus was studied, using non-parametric tests. The evidence suggested that the incentive favorably influenced the work attendance of only the permanent group. Recommendations are made for future research.

Citation

Wolf, Charles H. 1974. The effect of monetary incentives on absenteeism: a case study. Res. Pap. NE-291. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.