Abstract
Organizations must become more strategic if they are to survive and succeed in the current business environment. Functional and unit strategies must be aligned with overall firm strategy to enhance organizational effectiveness. In this respect, strategic compensation systems are vital to ensuring desired employee behaviors and enhanced firm performance. This article reviews strategic reward systems and examines rewards at Southwest Airlines. It outlines the firm’s strategic compensation and recognition programs and discusses implications for management.
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