Fairness: Processes are as Important as Outcomes

People are sensitive to the fairness of decisions made or the treatment they receive. Research in work contexts has shown that it is important for processes like personnel selection, performance appraisal and compensation to be perceived as fair, because fairness perceptions influence how people rea...

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Main Author: CHAN, David
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2011
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/1033
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/soss_research/article/2289/viewcontent/ST_20111109_1.pdf
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Institution: Singapore Management University
Language: English
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Summary:People are sensitive to the fairness of decisions made or the treatment they receive. Research in work contexts has shown that it is important for processes like personnel selection, performance appraisal and compensation to be perceived as fair, because fairness perceptions influence how people react to situations and their leaders. This also applies to public policy implementation and public engagement efforts.