Kanttekeningen

De winstbedeling

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Abstract

Profit sharing - Politicians and labour unions expect much from profit sharing. Profit sharing is based on a contract; the firm is compelled to divide the distributable profit between the stockholders and the employees. From a theoretical point of view there is no basis for profit sharing; from a social and ethical point of view the effect does not seem to be high. The source of the profit is the entrepreneur and his activity concerning the uncertainties of the market. The employee cannot exert an influence on the profit, but he can on time and materials; it is therefore that we have to reward him according the way in which he uses his time and handles his materials. The profit may be small, while the efforts of the employer are on a high level. The income of the worker may not be dependent on the marketcircumstances. Dr. B. prefers an incentive plan for each (group) of the workers. The worker prefers to see the connection between his efforts and his income. Peace in a firm cannot be bought by profit sharing. It is absolutely necessary to obtain a good employer-employee relation, a good climate, a sound policy for personnel, a good wage plan; without this grievances remain. Profit sharing is very often supposed to be the cause of the good relation between the employer and his employees.

How to Cite:

Bersma, S., (1960) “De winstbedeling”, Tijdschrift voor Sociale Wetenschappen 5(4), 362–367. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/tvsw.95616