The co-evolution of organizational performance and emotional contagion
Cowan, Robin, Jonard, Nicolas and Weehuizen, Rifka (2012). The co-evolution of organizational performance and emotional contagion. UNU-MERIT.
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Author Cowan, Robin
Jonard, Nicolas
Weehuizen, RifkaTitle The co-evolution of organizational performance and emotional contagion Publication Date 2012 Publisher UNU-MERIT Abstract In this paper we model interactions between organizational structures, job stress, emotional contagion and organization performance. An organization is modelled as solving problems or performing tasks. Tasks enter the organization and can be addressed by a subset of its members. Organization structure determines which agents can address which problems. Members address the task by applying energy to it. An agent's available energy is determined by his stress level, which is in turn determined by his workload. However agents' stress levels are moderated by social interactions that take place in parallel to the work environment. Organizations can be structured as a group of specialized individuals or as hierarchies of varying depths. We explore the effects of organizational structure and social interactions on performance. Keyword Stress
Emotional contagion
Social networks
Organization structure
ProductivityJEL L2
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M5
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