Who Really Gets the Best Projects at Work?
- Sep 1, 2026
- 0:56
- Short
Why do some employees get the best projects while equally qualified colleagues miss out?
Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, explains how workplace rules influence who gets scarce opportunities and why managers need to design systems that reward merit instead of strategic maneuvering.
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Brief Summary
Market rules shape resource allocation in workplaces.
Key points
- Market Rules and Access. The rules of a hidden market dictate who gets access to resources, often unfairly favoring those who strategize effectively.
