Of academics and professionals: The difference is in the pay
Of academics and professionals: The difference is in the pay
Author(s): Călin Valsan, Elena DruicăSubject(s): Higher Education , Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: academia; monetary incentives; peer-production; public goods;
Summary/Abstract: University professors on the one hand, and professionals, such as doctors and lawyers on the other hand share many things in common, yet they are also different in key aspects. One of the most important differences lies the nature of the incentives and motivation to which they respond. This paper claims that turning academics into regular professionals would have far-reaching consequences from a wide social perspective Emphasizing monetary rewards at the expense of intrinsic driven would most likely change the nature and structure of the academic output.
Journal: Manager
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 20
- Page Range: 103-109
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English