Year
2002
Authors
MCFARLAND Richard, CHALLAGALLA Goutam, ZENOR Michael J.
Abstract
Ross (1991) demonstrated that a salesperson’s quota acts as a reference point (target or goal) and influences sales call selection. Ross, however, focused only on the effect of a single reference point. The use of multiple goals is quite common in the sales environment, for example in the quota plus bonus compensation structure and in the use of incentive plans. Our study compares and contrasts call selection when a single goal (quota) is given versus when dual targets are assigned (a quota plus bonus level). Consistent with our hypotheses, we find that call selection patterns are influenced by the number of targets assigned to the salesperson.
MCFARLAND, R., CHALLAGALLA, G. et ZENOR, M.J. (2002). The Effect of Single and Dual Sales Targets on Sales Call Selection: Quota versus Quota and Bonus Plan. Marketing Letters, 13(2), pp. 107-120.