Not so I-deal: a critical review of idiosyncratic-deals theory and research
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2016
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Conway, N.
Coyle Shapiro, J.
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Bal, M.
Rousseau, D.
Rousseau, D.
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Source details - Title: Idiosyncratic deals between employees and organizations: conceptual issues, applications, and the role of coworkers, 2016 / Bal, M., Rousseau, D. (ed./s), Ch.4, pp.36-64
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We put i-deals under the microscope and critically review its definition, theory and empirical evidence with the aim of provoking debate about this intriguing idea. We scrutinize definitions of i-deals, highlighting confusing aspects and critique its features. We assess the offered theoretical mechanisms linking i-deals to putative outcomes, and consider whether i-deals provide a novel lens to understanding the employee-organization relationship. We consider how i-deals research findings could – rather than showing the benefits of i-deals – be interpreted as reflecting how i-deals may damage employment relations and unit-level productivity. Finally, we identify problems with the ways i-deals have been measured and raise concerns about the research designs employed in empirical studies
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Copyright 2016 The Editors