Components of a Compensation and Incentive System

The following compensation and incentive components can help develop a compensation plan that can attract and retain corporate entrepreneurs who will successfully contribute to the development of the new venture:

 

Equity. Part ownership interest in the new corporate entrepreneurial venture or parent company in the form of common stock or preferred stock.

Bonuses. Money linked to individual or group performance achievements such as sales, profits, and return on investments. These amounts can be fixed, variable, or discretionary.

Salary increases. Applied in the same way to a new corporate entrepreneurial venture as the existing corporation.

Career progression and advancement. As opportunities ...

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