Challenges in Contract Theory: Performance-Based Pay as a Solution to Address Promotion Risk in a Competitive Corporate Environment

Ria Wulandari (STIE Kasih Bangsa)
Yuni Sara (STIE Kasih Bangsa)

International Journal of Business Law, Business Ethic, Business Communication & Green Economics (IJBGE)
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): June: International Journal of Business Law, Business Ethic, Business Communica

This study examines the challenges in implementing contract theory, particularly related to corporate performance pay as a solution to promotion risk in a competitive environment. Performance-based pay serves to increase employee motivation and reduce uncertainty in promotion, but has the potential to create unhealthy competition and reduce teamwork. This study suggests that a balanced incentive contract design, which combines financial and non-financial rewards, can optimize individual performance without sacrificing team harmony. Although performance-based pay can provide short-term benefits, it is important for companies to consider its long-term impact on employee satisfaction and collaboration within the organization. This study provides theoretical and practical insights for companies in designing fair and effective promotion systems