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When randomization in collective tournaments is profitable for the principal
Lehmann, Stefanie Aniela - 2008
collective tournament, incentives, randomization, risk … the first stage.-- collective tournament ; incentives ; randomization ; risk …In the context of principal-agent theory risk is largely seen as a source that causes inefficiencies and lowers …
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When Randomization in Collective Tournaments is Profitable for the Principal
Lehmann, Stefanie Aniela - University of Bonn, Germany - 2008
In the context of principal-agent theory risk is largely seen as a source that causes inefficiencies and lowers … incentives and accordingly is not in the principal’s interest. In this paper I compare two different designs of a collective … tournament framework that risk in terms of chance is beneficial from the point of view of a profit maximizing principal who …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004968387
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Labor-market conditions and leadership styles
Dur, Robert A. J.; Kvaløy, Ola; Schöttner, Anja - 2020
Why do some leaders use praise as a means to motivate workers, while other leaders use social punishment? This paper develops a simple economic model to examine how leadership styles depend on the prevailing labor-market conditions for workers. We show that the existence of a binding wage floor...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012315429
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Information and Communication Technology, Hierarchy, and Job Design
Gerten, Elisa; Beckmann, Michael; Kräkel, Matthias - 2022
In recent decades, information and communication technology (ICT) has been associated with far-reaching changes in the design of jobs. However, it still remains unclear whether these changes will lead to more centralization or more decentralization in firms. Previous literature on this debate...
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Labor-Market Conditions and Leadership Styles
Dur, Robert; Kvaløy, Ola; Schöttner, Anja - 2020
Why do some leaders use praise as a means to motivate workers, while other leaders use social punishment? This paper develops a simple economic model to examine how leadership styles depend on the prevailing labor-market conditions for workers. We show that the existence of a binding wage floor...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012497761
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Becoming "We" instead of "I". Identity management and incentives in the workplace
Donze, Jocelyn; Gunnes, Trude - 2013
incentives. Second, by creating a shared identity in the workforce, the firm is able to reduce the adverse selection problem. We …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011968530
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Becoming “We” Instead of “I”, Identity Management and Incentives in the Workplace.
Donze, Jocelyn; Gunnes, Trude - Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée (BETA), … - 2013
incentives. Second, by creating a shared identity in the workforce, the firm is able to reduce the adverse selection problem. We …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011004041
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Becoming “We” Instead of “I”, Identity Management and Incentives in the Workplace.
Donze, Jocelyn; Gunnes, Trude - Bureau d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée (BETA), … - 2015
the firm invests in social bonding. First, it reinforces the effectiveness of monetary incentives. Second, strengthening …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011210986
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Becoming “We” instead of “I”. Identity management and incentives in the workplace
Donze, Jocelyn; Gunnes, Trude - Statistisk Sentralbyrå, Government of Norway - 2013
incentives. Second, by creating a shared identity in the workforce, the firm is able to reduce the adverse selection problem. We …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010754873
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The consequences of a piece rate on quantity and quality : evidence from a field experiment
Heywood, John S.; Siebert, William S.; Wei, Xiangdong - 2013
This field experiment examines output quantity and quality for workers in a data input business. We observe two sets of workers that differ in monitoring intensity as they move from time to piece rates. The application of piece rates increases quantity, and we find that the resultant quality can...
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