Some consequences of e-mail vs. face-to-face communication in experiment

Article Abstract:

The impact of mode of communication in experiments were analyzed in terms of the decision making made by individuals. It was established that the effects of electronic and face-to-face communication in experiments may be influenced by the complexity and content of ideas to be communicated. A variation on the effects of communication was also noted with regards to the nature of the decisions.

Behavior Theory, Psychological aspects, Methods, Decision-making, Decision making, Electronic mail systems, Email, Human behavior, Communication, Communications

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Some doubts about measuring self-interest using dictator experiments: the costs of anonymity

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'Dictator' experiments have been used to explore the concepts of altruism and self-interest in economics. The design of these experiments is analyzed, and suggestions are made as to possible flaws.

Experimental design, Research design, Self-interest, Self interest

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Wage equity and employee motivation in nonprofit and for-profit organizations

Article Abstract:

Wage equity appears to be linked to the motivation of employee, and to economic sectors, as is shown by examining nonprofit organizations.

Employee motivation, Nonprofit organizations, Equality

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