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The self-perception theory vs. a dynamic learning model

Swank, Otto H. - 2006

motivation may undermine intrinsic motivation. The self-perception (SP) theory developed by Bem (1972) explains this finding. The … crux of this theory is that people remember their past decisions and the extrinsic rewards they received, but they do not … recall their intrinsic motives. In this paper I show that the SP theory can be modeled as a variant of a conventional dynamic …

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The self-perception theory versus a dynamic learning model

Swank, Otto H. - 2006

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A simple model of self-assessments

Dominguez-Martinez, Silvia; Swank, Otto H. - 2006

We develop a simple model that describes individuals’ self-assessments oftheir abilities. We assume that individuals learn about their abilities from appraisalsof others and experience. Our model predicts that if communicationis imperfect, then (i) appraisals of others tend to be too positive,...

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How polarization and political instability affect learning through experimentation

Ossokina, Ioulia V.; Swank, Otto H. - 2001

In a multiperiod setting, decision-makers can learn about the consequences of their decisions throughexperimentation. In this paper we examine how in a two-party system polarization and political instability affectlearning through experimentation. We distinguish two cases:the decision to be made...

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Deliberation, information aggregation and collective decision making

Swank, Otto H.; Wrasai, Phongthorn - 2003

We study a model of collective decision making with endogenous information collection.Agents collect information about the consequences of a project, communicate, and then vote onthe project. We examine under what conditions communication may increase the probability thatgood decisions are made....

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How polarization and political instability affect learning through experimentation

Ossokina, Ioulia V.; Swank, Otto H. - 2001

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10001570625

Don't demotivate, discriminate

Kamphorst, Jurjen J. A.; Swank, Otto H. - 2014

This paper offers a new theory of discrimination in the workplace. We consider a manager who has to assign two tasks to …

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Sharing information through delegation and collaboration

Swank, Otto H.; Visser, Bauke - 2004

This article analyzes under which conditions a manager can motivate a junior worker by verbal communication, and explains why communication is often tied up with organizational choices as job enlargement and collaboration. Our model has two important features. First, the manager has more...

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The effect of fiscal rules on public investment if budget deficits are politically motivated

Dur, Robert A. J.; Peletier, Ben D.; Swank, Otto H. - 1997

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On the composition of committees

Beniers, Klaas J.; Swank, Otto H. - 2003

This paper is concerned with the role of committees in collective decision-makingprocesses in a world where agents must be motivated to collect information. Committees improvethe quality of decision-making by providing information and by coordinating the collection ofinformation. We address two...

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