Linking HR Reward Systems, Employee Loyalty, andImpulsive Workplace Behavior: A Review for HigherEducation Institutions
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The reason why reward systems are significant tools to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in a fast-growing country is that universities are competing toattract skilled teachers and staff. Rewards (financial and non-financial) have a significant impact on employee motivation and loyalty (salary and bonuses, recognition and career development, etc.). Organizational commitment or employee loyalty can be used to bridge the relationship between reward systems and positive behavior at the workplace. Nevertheless, impulsivity behavior, i.e. rushing to make decisions, emotional response, or lack of planning has become a major issue in most HEIs. This review examines the research conducted between 2010 and 2025 to learn the relationship between rewards, loyalty, and impulsive behavior with particular reference to Bangladesh. The results indicate that the reward systems based on fairness and support enhance loyalty and loyal workers are less inclined to act impulsively. The gaps in the past studies are also found in the review and future research directions are also provided.
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