Acclaimed compensation expert Lawler recommends ways to tighten the link between pay and performance; shows how this influences both individual and organizational performance; and he offers practical guidance in selecting and administering pay policies that will support an organization's goals and management style."A comprehensive look at not only the choices surrounding the development of a pay system but also the pros and cons associated with each choice...Thorough."--HR Magazine

EDWARD E. LAWLER is a leading scholar and author in the area of organization of effectiveness and design. He is founder and director of the Center for Effective Organizations at University of Southern California where he is also professor of management and organization in the Graduate School of Business Administration. Lawler is the author or coauthor of more than twenty books including Organizing for the Future (with J. Galbraith, 1993), The Ultimate Advantage (1992), and Employee Involvement and Total Quality Management (1992), all from Jossey-Bass.