Job assignments as a screening device
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The efficiency losses are analyzed when the screening procedure has to be delegated. The proportion of internal promotions relative to external hiring is excessively high when firms delegate the selection of the screening procedure to the insider candidates.
Publication Name: International Journal of Industrial Organization
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0167-7187
Year: 2003
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Exit option in hierarchical agency
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The variety of exit options available in various industries for agents is analyzed. The reasons for costless exit options given by the organizations are mentioned. The exit option limiting the liability of agent protects the agent and principal.
Publication Name: International Journal of Industrial Organization
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0167-7187
Year: 2004
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Skills and innovation
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A study on manufacturing industries, determining that high technical skills are necessary for product or process innovation activities in the firm, is presented.
Publication Name: International Journal of Industrial Organization
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0167-7187
Year: 2005
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