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While the output of a team is evident, the productivity of each team member is typically not readily identifiable. In … this paper we consider the problem of measuring the productivity of team members. We propose a new concept of coworker … productivity, which we refer to as eigenvalue productivity (EVP). We demonstrate the existence and uniqueness of our concept and …
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We study how workers in production teams are affected by the temporary absence and replacement of a coworker. When a substitute coworker is absent, the remaining coworkers produce less output per working time. They compensate for this by increasing their working time at the expense of the (less...
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We study how workers in production teams are affected by the temporary absence and replacement of a coworker. When a substitute coworker is absent, the remaining coworkers produce less output per working time. They compensate for this by increasing their working time at the expense of the (less...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013332669
team production relative to individual production remains largely unexplored. Heat can affect team and individual … production in distinct ways, potentially increasing aggression, thereby complicating team coordination. Conversely, teams may … counteract the productivity effects of heat through mutual support strategies, such as sharing tasks, identifying mistakes, or …
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, which can ultimately impede the productivity of the team. To address this problem, we conduct a field experiment at a … by approximately 7%, while leaving team leaders' productivity unchanged, and was profitable for the firm. During the … intervention, we observe a positive correlation between the evaluations of team leaders and the productivity of team members …
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' productivity. The last result leads directly to policy implications for managers. -- telecommuting ; team production ; productivity … controlled experiment which randomly assigned subjects to participate in the laboratory (non-telecommuters) or to participate … when in teams and whether or not the locational composition of the team influences this outcome. We find no evidence of …
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worker productivity and increased absenteeism on hot days. Climate control significantly mitigates productivity losses. In a …
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I examine the history of employee engagement and how it has been characterised by thinkers in sociology, psychology, management and economics. I suggest that, while employers may choose to invest in employee engagement, there are alternative management strategies that may be profit-maximising. I...
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Bangladesh's international image is not as a popular tourism destination, and many people might be surprised to learn … majority of least developed countries (LDCs) - a challenging task in Bangladesh in the face of the country's success as an … priorities of export diversification, employment generation and the "green economy". It is well-known that Bangladesh is under …
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Bangladesh's international image is not as a popular tourism destination, and many people might be surprised to learn … majority of least developed countries (LDCs) — a challenging task in Bangladesh in the face of the country's success as an … priorities of export diversification, employment generation and the “green economy”. It is well-known that Bangladesh is under …
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