Using simple game-theoretical models, this paper studies the role of pre-determined rules for HRM policies. We consider … a model in which HRM decisions affect employees' self-images and thereby their motivation. We show that in the absence … of written rules, managers are too reluctant (1) to differentiate between employees on the basis of their abilities, and …

Using simple game-theoretical models, this paper studies the role of pre-determined rules for HRM policies. We consider … a model in which HRM decisions affect employees' self-images and thereby their motivation. We show that in the absence … of written rules, managers are too reluctant (1) to differentiate between employees on the basis of their abilities, and …

Using simple game-theoretical models, this paper studies the role of pre-determined rules for HRM policies. We consider … a model in which HRM decisions affect employees' self-images and thereby their motivation. We show that in the absence … of written rules, managers are too reluctant (1) to differentiate between employees on the basis of their abilities, and …

We are investigating the relationship between individual and job-related characteristics and the motivation of …,000 temporary agency workers, a subjective motivation appraisal is provided by the respective direct manager within the hiring … motivation of temporary agency workers. Women in temporary agency work demonstrate a higher degree of motivation than men …

one of two experts and time inputs from both experts. Experts enjoy motivation utilities from production, but have private … information of their own motivation preferences and project potentials. Technology and time-input choices are experts' private …

, i.e. they have heterogeneous unobservable intrinsic motivation levels. I derive the optimal mechanism (allocation rule …

agents have unobservable intrinsic motivation levels. I show that the non-contractibility of effort (asymmetric information …