The role of task meaning on output in groups: Experimental evidence

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Previous research has shown a detrimental effect of low task meaning on individual work output. This paper analyzes whether peer settings are able to counteract this negative effect of low task meaning. First, our results confirm that a low level of task meaning decreases individual output when working alone. However, this effect vanishes completely when working in the presence of a peer. Our analysis implies that organizing work in peer settings might be particularly beneficial in work environments with a low level of task meaning.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftManagerial and Decision Economics
Jahrgang39
Ausgabenummer2
Seiten (von - bis)131-141
Anzahl der Seiten11
ISSN0143-6570
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PublikationsstatusErschienen - 03.2018

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