In Kurt Lewin’s classic Three-Step Change Model, the final phase is 'Refreezing'. From a Human Resource Management perspective, which mechanism or HR tool is most effective for successfully achieving Refreezing and institutionalizing the new behaviors? 

Unfreezing: Preparing the organization to accept that change is necessary by breaking down existing status-quo mindsets (e.g., creating a sense of urgency, conducting force-field analysis).   Changing / Moving: Implementing the transformation, adopting new practices, training employees, and developing new behaviors.   Refreezing: Solidifying and institutionalizing the newly adopted behaviors into the organizational culture so employees do not regress to old habits.   HR Mechanism for Refreezing: Aligning Compensation and Rewards: Performance appraisal metrics, formal recognition programs, incentive compensation, and bonus systems are the most direct HR tools to reinforce, lock in, and sustain newly acquired behaviors during the Refreezing phase. When desired behaviors are directly tied to tangible compensation and rewards, they become part of standard operational norms.