Understanding cultural influence on perceptions of target-based pay

Cultural influences significantly shape employees' perceptions of target-based pay, particularly when they recognize individual benefits. This research integrates Hofstede's VSM framework with additional insights from expert discussions, introducing "general pay perception" as a new cultural factor. A survey was conducted in a multi-national manufacturing SME with subsidiaries in Germany, the Czech Republic, and China, aiming to explore these cultural impacts. The study contributes to understanding and methodology regarding cultural influences on pay perceptions, offering valuable data for future research.