Managers in this decade are facing a number of challenges that hinge on the demand for increased productivity. This study focuses on the viability of financial incentive strategies to improve public sector productivity. The transit industry was chosen for the survey due to its interest in financial incentive programs (FIPs) and its concern with productivity. The data indicate that numerous FIPs are being used within the transit industry and that these programs are for the most part evaluated positively.
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