Political-economic context and sensitivity to equity: differences between the United States and the transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe

Article Abstract:

Recent labor economics studies suggest that low enterprise productivity in former socialist economies can be corrected by adopting reward systems emphasizing compensation for performance. We used the equity sensitivity construct to test for differences in the attitudes toward equity of business students from the United States and five countries of Central and Eastern Europe. "Entitlement attitudes" were more pervasive in the transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe than in the United States, suggesting U.S. compensation practices may not be directly applicable in that region. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Eastern Europe, Compensation management, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Central Europe, Europeans, Business students, American students

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The role of influence tactics in perceptions of performance evaluations' fairness

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Research was conducted to examine the effect of the use of influence tactics by subordinates on their perceptions of the fairness of a performance evaluation mechanism. Five hypotheses obtained from a conceptual model of employees' use of influence tactics and their evaluations of the procedural justice of performance evaluation were analyzed. Results indicate that influence tactics act as an informal voice mechanism and that their use is perceived to enhance their justice evaluations.

Organizational behavior, Influence (Psychology)

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The performance effects of pay dispersion on individuals and organizations

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to examine the performance effects of pay dispersion on individuals and organizations in a setting wherein corporate and individual performance could be observed and measured over an extended period of time. Data were collected from a sample of 1,644 players on 29 teams between 1985 and 1993. Results revealed that dispersion in pay distributions seems to have strong implications for organizational success and individual performance.

Business enterprises

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