@inbook{41187b74a3254437b358b69409a780f3,
title = "Not so I-Deal: A Critical Review of Idiosyncratic-Deals Theory and Research",
abstract = "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.",
author = "Neil Conway and Coyle-Shapiro, {Jacqueline A. -M.}",
year = "2015",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781848724457",
series = "Current Issues in Work and Organizational Psychology",
publisher = "Psychology Press",
editor = "Matthijs Bal and Denise Rousseau",
booktitle = "Idiosyncratic Deals between Employees and Organizations",
edition = "1st",
}