Abstract:Purpose: We examine whether managers allocate longer-term effort when they receive quarterly than either up to a month or longer than quarterly feedback. We also examine whether reward timing moderates the relationship between feedback frequency and intertemporal choices. Design/methodology/approach: We collect survey data from 78 middle-level managers working at a Brazilian company. Findings: The results indicate that managers place more weight on longer-term tasks when they receive quarterly feedback. Our re… Show more
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