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incentive plan

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program rewarding improved performance a program set up to give benefits to employees to reward them for improved commitment and performance and as a means of motivation. An incentive plan is designed to supplement base pay and fringe benefits. A financial incentive plan may offer stock options or a cash bonus, whereas a nonfinancial incentive plan offers benefits such as additional paid vacations. Awards from incentive plans may be made on an individual or team basis.

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Definitions of ’incentive plan’ and meaning of ’incentive plan’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’incentive plan’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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