Compensation: Theory, Evidence, and Strategic Implications

by Barry Gerhart, Sara L. Rynes

Theory, Evidence, and Strategic Implications provides a comprehensive, research-based review of both the determinants and effects of compensation. Combining theory and research from a variety of disciplines, authors Barry Gerhart and Sara L. Rynes examine the three major compensation decisions–pay level, pay structure, and pay delivery systems. provides a comprehensive, research-based review of both the determinants and effects of compensation. Combining theory and research from a variety of disciplines, authors Barry Gerhart and Sara L. Rynes examine the three major compensation decisions–pay level, pay structure, and pay delivery systems. Primarily intended for graduate students in human resource management, psychology, and organizational behavior courses, this book is also an invaluable reference for compensation management consultants and organizational development specialists.

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Aaron Ambrose · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I say this is the best book I’ve ever read about compensation - my line of work - it may sound like faint praise. And in a sense it is, because there simply are a limited number of books on the topic. My favorite aspect here is how the authors pit economists’ theories against psychologists’ theories, and don’t hesitate to call bullshit on either, where unsupported by evidence. For a highly specialized audience, undoubtedly, but a bracing kick in the preconceptions for someone like me.