Project Choice and Social Image Concerns
Co-authors: A. De Chiara*, E. Manna* & C. Cerrone+ (*University of Barcelona; +City, University of London)
The paper investigates how social image affects decision-making in organizational settings, particularly when workers accept tasks outside their skill set to signal competence.
Key Points
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Social Image Dynamics: Workers may take on difficult tasks not for direct financial gain but to enhance their reputation, which can lead to suboptimal outcomes. This study builds on past research on social image influencing economic behavior but focuses on organizational hierarchies.
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Implications: Social image concerns can drive inefficient choices in organizations. Employers should recognize how visibility and signaling opportunities influence decision-making, potentially leading to inefficiencies.
Data collection for this project is in its final stages.
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