PBR directly links more pay to increased output subject to quality, wastage rules etc. PBR schemes remain persistent and popular. Pay as a factor in controlling and influencing production operations is recognised by those seeking to change organisational culture and obtain greater employee commitment. The bonus is nice to get especially if it comes before Christmas. In share related schemes many staff just sell their shares for cash possibly being distrustful of the rises and falls of the stock market.
Management see profit sharing as an ineffective control device.
In the UK it could be argued that we have neglected production as a core sector subsequently losing in world trade terms to Germany, Japan, Korea. Rolls Royce died and was reborn in the 1970's. Japan has dealt us many lessons. Japan Experience and Quality. JIT has substantial implications for production in terms of information management, use of computer systems, relationships with supliers and the requirements for staff morale and expertise and is briefly explained in the section below on stock control.