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The Evolutionary Development Of A Scanlon Plan, S E. Markham, Dow Scott, W G. Cox
The Evolutionary Development Of A Scanlon Plan, S E. Markham, Dow Scott, W G. Cox
Dow Scott
Xaloy Inc.'s (Pulaski, Virginia) experiences in implementing a Scanlon Plan - a specific form of gainsharing - are traced. This evolution, which spanned 7 years, is explained in terms of what was done at each step, the reasons for each step, and the outcomes. It starts with the laying of the foundation of the plan in 1984 to 1985 through the exploration and development of the plan, from 1985 to 1986, and through 2 trial periods, from 1986 to 1989. From this experience, it is condluded that the design and implementation of a Scanlon Plan is based on incremental improvements. …
National Gainsharing Study: The Importance Of Industry Differences, S E. Markham, Dow Scott, B L. Little
National Gainsharing Study: The Importance Of Industry Differences, S E. Markham, Dow Scott, B L. Little
Dow Scott
This survey of gainsharing plans across industries leads to the conclusion that there are major differences in the degree to which gainsharing is used in various sectors of the U.S. economy.
Gainsharing Experiment In Health Care, S E. Markham, B L. Little, Dow Scott
Gainsharing Experiment In Health Care, S E. Markham, B L. Little, Dow Scott
Dow Scott
While gainsharing in the hospital industry is in its infancy, the successful experiments reported here may stimulate others in the industry to try this approach to improving services and increasing productivity.