The wage system of public institutions in Korea is operated based on seniority-based, and additionally adopted performance-based salaries, peak wages, and job-based wage system. They were introduced as part of efforts to enhance productivity and effic...
The wage system of public institutions in Korea is operated based on seniority-based, and additionally adopted performance-based salaries, peak wages, and job-based wage system. They were introduced as part of efforts to enhance productivity and efficiency in the public sector. In contrast to an equivalent wage system, a differentiated compensation system based on employees' efforts and responsibilities has been strengthened. Ensuring the acceptance of introduced systems is a crucial factor for the stable operation of the system. This study analyzed the level of acceptance among public institution employees through a survey and identified factors that influence the differences in acceptance. Our variables of interest, such as age and gender, showed variations in acceptance for individual systems, and other factors such as employment type and organizational type also had an effects. Based on these findings, the important thing in adoption of wage system is the need for consensus among employees. It is suggested that in order to improve acceptance, procedural fairness and transparency in the introduction and operation must be secured.