Anthropomorphising the Algorithm: A ‘Theory of Mind’ Perspective on Psychological Contract Creation in Gig Work Arrangements

Ultan Sherman; Denise M. Rousseau; Ronan Carbery; Anthony McDonnell; James Duggan; Michael J. Morley

doi:10.1111/1748-8583.12599

Anthropomorphising the Algorithm: A ‘Theory of Mind’ Perspective on Psychological Contract Creation in Gig Work Arrangements

Ultan Sherman, Denise M. Rousseau, Ronan Carbery, Anthony McDonnell, James Duggan, Michael J. Morley

Department of Management & Marketing

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Original language	English
Journal	Human Resource Management Journal
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12599
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 2025

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agency
algorithm
anthropomorphism
gig work
psychological contract
theory of mind

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