Selection by committee: Anonymity and gratitude

What kind of candidate is selected into a job when the principal has to appoint a committee to measure the candidates’ ability and select a winner? We find that if the committee takes into account the candidate’s gratitude towards them, a candidate with less than first best ability will be selected....

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Published in:Research in economics 2018-12, Vol.72 (4), p.511-517
Main Authors: Balletta, Luigi, Modica, Salvatore
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Candidate selection
Expert appointment
Gratitude and reciprocity
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Summary:What kind of candidate is selected into a job when the principal has to appoint a committee to measure the candidates’ ability and select a winner? We find that if the committee takes into account the candidate’s gratitude towards them, a candidate with less than first best ability will be selected. A relevant exception may occur if the first best is the overall best candidate. First best selection is always achieved if the committee is anonymous to the candidates. If the committee is not detached enough from the candidates then delegation fares even worse than random selection.
ISSN:1090-9443
1090-9451
DOI:10.1016/j.rie.2018.10.001