MORAL AND MATERIAL STIMULATION OF LABOUR IN THE 1930S (AT URAL ENTERPRISES)
Kovaleva Lyudmila Andreevna
South Ural State University (Branch) in Zlatoust
Abstract. The article examines the role of rewards in strengthening labour discipline at Ural enterprises in the 30s of the XX century. On the basis of archival material the author analyzes the main forms and methods of moral stimulation, such as "red and black boards", "Book of Honor", awarding orders, medals and special badges, transient banners. Particular attention is drawn to the use of the traditional forms of material rewards - bonuses, valuable gifts, and specific ones, typical for this period -resettlement in the best apartments, attachment to special shops and medical institutions, etc.
Key words and phrases: трудовая дисциплина, моральные и материальные стимулы, премирование, награждение, передовики производства, поощрение, labour discipline, moral and material stimulus, awarding bonuses, awarding, foremost workers, encouragement
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