ON THE FOLLY OF REWARDING A+, WHILE ONLY NEEDING A : THE TRADEOFF BETWEEN JACKS OF ALL TRADES AND MASTERS OF ONE
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works (RGC: 12, 32, 41, 45) › 32_Refereed conference paper (with ISBN/ISSN) › peer-review
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Detail(s)
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Academy of Management Proceedings |
| Publisher | Academy of Management |
| Volume | 2008 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Conference
| Title | 2008 Academy of Management Annual Meeting |
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| Place | United States |
| City | Anaheim |
| Period | 8 - 13 August 2008 |
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Abstract
The paper extends Kerr’s (1975) seminal observations about distorted incentives. The current research theoretically and empirically identifies another important bias of distorted rewards, namely, the folly of rewarding A+, whiling only needing A. Specifically, we propose that because of biased perceptions of generalists, decision makers may overlook their real organizational needs and both recruit and overcompensate redundant personnel. Three studies demonstrate this judgment bias in the context of both corporate HR functions and the National basketball Association (NBA).
Research Area(s)
- Compensation, Distorted incentives, Judgment and decision making
Citation Format(s)
ON THE FOLLY OF REWARDING A+, WHILE ONLY NEEDING A : THE TRADEOFF BETWEEN JACKS OF ALL TRADES AND MASTERS OF ONE. / Wang, Long.
Academy of Management Proceedings. Vol. 2008 Academy of Management, 2008.Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works (RGC: 12, 32, 41, 45) › 32_Refereed conference paper (with ISBN/ISSN) › peer-review
