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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 18-35 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization |
| Volume | 188 |
| Early online date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2021 |
Abstract
This study provides three real-effort experiments on how a forced distribution rating system (FDRS) influences team collaboration. In the first and the second experiment, we examine the performance implications of an FDRS in a card sequencing task (1) when working alone and (2) when working in a team. In the third experiment, we test how an FDRS affects knowledge sharing within teams. Our findings show that an FDRS increases the speed of completing the card sequencing task when working alone and decreases the speed of completing the card sequencing task when working in a team. Beyond that, we find that an FDRS also significantly decreases knowledge sharing within teams. As the FDRS was perceived as unfair in collaborative settings but not when working alone, we provide evidence on the role of perceived justice concerning the effects of an FDRS and shed light on the psychological and economic consequences of introducing an FDRS in environments where team collaboration is essential for success.
Keywords
- Collaboration, Forced distribution, Knowledge sharing, Performance appraisal, Team performance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- Economics and Econometrics
- Business, Management and Accounting(all)
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
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In: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Vol. 188, 08.2021, p. 18-35.
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AU - Nüesch, Stephan
AU - Foege, Johann Nils
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