The Economics of Organizations - fall 2015

What activities does the organization engage in? How is the organization structured? How are members motivated to work on behalf of the organization? We will consider these questions by primarily relying on economic analysis but also take up some of the issues from the vantage of other social sciences.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Caseplace.org - some links

General Motors - Acting Strategically?

The Termination of U.S. Auto Dealerships in 2009

When Workers Share in Profits: Effort and Responses to Shirking

Corporate Responsibility and Strategic Management

The Value of Stock Options to Non-Executive Employees 


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