A comparison of insurance and pension plans in large and small firms

Article Abstract:

The study reported in this article was designed to identify the specific insurance and retirement benefits which the small plan may be lacking in comparison with larger firms and evaluate how small business managers may stretch benefit dollars. The findings indicate that most large firms offer superior benefit packages and utilize contributory approaches, where the employee contributes to the cost of the benefit, more extensively than small firms. It is suggested that contributory approaches may help the small business manager increase benefits in a manner that more effectively allocates company expenditures only to employees who need the coverage while decreasing the company's cost of providing benefits. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Compensation management, Comparative analysis, Corporations, Employee benefits, Insurance

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Age effects on managerial compensation in small firms

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A number of factors exert significant influences on levels of executive pay in small firms. For example, CEOs of larger firms generally earn larger compensation than do CEOs of smaller firms. Where survey data are used to prescribe compensation levels in small firms, the analyst must ascertain that comparability of circumstances exists. Otherwise, the compensation prescribed may fall short of the competitive level required to attract and retain competent managers. The present study suggests the addition of an 'age effect' to be considered along with other factors in evaluating salary data. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Economic aspects, Compensation and benefits, Executives, Executive compensation, Chief executive officers, Age, Age (Biology)

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The impact of managerial attitudes on export behavior

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This study examines the managerial attitudes of 49 exporters and 47 non-exporters in the machinery manufacturing and food processing industries. The results indicate that non-exporters perceive the costs and risks of exporting significantly differently than do exporters. Furthermore, there are significant differences even among the exporters of machinery (industrial products) and the exporters of food (consumer goods). The research shows that negative perceptions create a significant barrier to exporting. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Machinery, Food industry, International trade, Management, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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