Incentive systems as an instrument of company innovation management: results of an empirical investigation in the R&D sector

This paper sets out, based on an empirical study, the requirements of and measures for the formulation of internal incentive systems as an instrument for internal innovation management. In this connection the knowledge and experience of individuals taking an active part in innovation is used to formulate formation hints, and it becomes obvious that the implementation of integrated incentive systems, which allow for fundamental material demands beyond individual career expectations, are necessary.