Anthropomorphising the Algorithm: A ‘Theory of Mind’ Perspective on Psychological Contract Creation in Gig Work Arrangements
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When algorithms become "managers".
Our open access paper in HRMJ explores a fundamental question—can workers form meaningful psychological contracts with algorithms instead of human supervisors?
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#PsychologicalContracts #AlgorithmicManagement #GigEconomy #HRM
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