Expectations, Wage Hikes and Worker Voice

A-Tier
Journal: Economic Journal
Year: 2022
Volume: 132
Issue: 645
Pages: 1978-1993

Authors (3)

Achyuta Adhvaryu (not in RePEc) Teresa Molina (University of Hawaii-Manoa) Anant Nyshadham (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Enabling worker voice could improve worker retention and effort by providing workers the chance to improve their situation or an outlet to express discontent. We provide a test of this hypothesis via a randomised controlled trial in Indian garment factories. Just after what proved to be a disappointing wage hike, workers were chosen at random to participate in an anonymous survey in which they were asked for feedback on job conditions, supervisor performance and overall job satisfaction. Enabling voice in this manner reduced turnover and absenteeism after the hike, particularly for the most disappointed workers.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:oup:econjl:v:132:y:2022:i:645:p:1978-1993.
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-26