Compensation In Organizations

How people are paid can make or break an organization. This course studies organizational economics, with a focus on how compensation shapes work within organizations. Using a workhorse game theoretic model, case studies and recent empirical work in economics and management, students will learn how pay can help or hurt effort, teamwork, multitasking, and much more. This course will be useful for students interested in consulting, human resource analytics or starting their own company. A background in game theory is not required.