Sanford E. DeVoe
Professor of Management and Organizations, Area Chair
About
Sanford DeVoe’s research focuses on the psychological consequences of placing a monetary value on time. Using both a mix of survey and experimental methods, he observes how people look at the tradeoffs between time and money and how each is valued. The key implication of his research is how organizations can be changed to enhance the well-being of individuals, organizations and society.
Topics
9 Articles
A Salaryman and a Wage Earner, Paid Equally, Walk Into a Bar (to Volunteer)
Which one walks out happier?
Why Hourly Wages Can Make You Unhappy
Putting a dollar value on your time means you tend to do more networking—and less of what you really enjoy
Co-Worker Schmoozing Rises as Salaries are Thought of as Hourly Pay
Putting a value on networking becomes implicit
Sales Promotions Influence People Beyond Purchasing Decisions
Exposure to discounts makes people impatient
Not Now: Correcting Imbalance in One’s Schedule Takes Planning and Time
People across studies want to change their lives, but are more inclined to do that in the distant future
Time: How We Manage It, Value It and Relate to Its Passage
A compilation of research offers a compelling cheat sheet for how to get more out of time
Vacation Mindset: How Weekends Can Be More Refreshing
Researchers told subjects to treat their weekend like a vacation, then gauged happiness on Monday
You’ll Be Interrupted — Why Not Plan for It?
A team of researchers weighs contingent planning against traditional time management