This paper shows that monitoring too much a partner in the initial phase of a relationship may not be optimal if the … is simple: by monitoring too much we learn less on how the partner will behave when he is not monitored. Only by giving …

such as monitoring, but also through agents intrinsic trustworthiness. Their relative usage, however, changes over time and … to potential returns. When monitoring becomes relatively cheaper over time, agents acquire lower trustworthiness, which … choosing governance methods tend to have higher monitoring intensities and lower trust. These results are consistent with the …

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 be improved with sufficient monitoring. "Committed" workers also produce … results thus show how a firm can refine its worker selection and monitoring options together with the payment system to …

effective corporate governance systems are essential in facilitating high levels of monitoring, accountability and disclosure …

the characteristics of an IS, and suggests ways in which its design can best be directed at those monitoring and control …