The mandatory rotation of independent directors upon the expiration of their term is a key institutional design in China, aimed at safeguarding their independence and enhancing the effectiveness of their supervision. However, whether reappointing these directors after a "cooling-off period"...

This paper describes a structured interview process intended to support managers in developing their employees. In response to the challenges with traditional feedback and performance management practices, the feedforward interview provides an alternative discussion format where the manager is...

Using German survey data, we estimate the determinants of employee quits examining the roles of performance appraisal and performance pay. We show that employees subject to performance appraisals are less likely to quit. Yet, this influence depends upon the financial consequences that flow from...