Authors identifies a variety of reward system practices that support the "high-performer" organization model. He shows how the development of core competencies and organizational capabilities is enhanced through effective pay strategies, and he details methods for measuring and rewarding performance and basing pay on performance. He also offers guidelines for team-based pay, performance appraisals, stock options, incentive pay, and skill-based pay. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)