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Fairness properties of compensation schemes [dataset]

How do different characteristics of pay-for-performance schemes affect fairness perceptions? In two studies, we systematically consider three major classes of incentive schemes: continuous piece rate incentives, discrete bonus schemes, and tournament incentives. We find that pay inequality has a str...

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Main Authors: Becker, Christoph (Author) , Fehr, Dietmar (Author) , Rau, Hannes (Author) , Trautmann, Stefan T. (Author) , Xu, Yilong (Author)
Format: Database Research Data
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg Universität 2026-02-12
DOI:10.11588/DATA/YBG8TZ
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Author Notes:Christoph K. Becker, Dietmar Fehr, Hannes Rau, Stefan T. Trautmann, Yilon Xu
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Summary:How do different characteristics of pay-for-performance schemes affect fairness perceptions? In two studies, we systematically consider three major classes of incentive schemes: continuous piece rate incentives, discrete bonus schemes, and tournament incentives. We find that pay inequality has a strong negative effect on perceived fairness. Controlling for pay inequality, people consider piece rate schemes fairer than those with a discrete bonus and a tournament design in particular. Adding performance-dependent resource advantages or handicaps negatively influences perceived fairness. We find that procedural fairness judgments are an important factor influencing overall judgments and demonstrate in a third study that the latter have relevant behavioral consequences.
Item Description:Gesehen am 12.02.2026
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DOI:10.11588/DATA/YBG8TZ

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