We are pleased to announce that the conference paper “Algorithmic Management: An MCDA-Based Comparison of Key Approaches”, authored by Arne Jeppe, Tim Brée, and Erik Karger, has been accepted for presentation at the 20th Internationale Tagung Wirtschaftsinformatik.

The paper will be presented on site during the conference, which takes place in Münster from September 13 to 17.

Abstract:
Algorithmic management systems are increasingly used to control and coordinate work, presenting both opportunities and challenges for organizations and workers. This study employs Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to evaluate and compare four distinct approaches to the governance of these sys-tems: principle-based, rule-based, risk-based, and auditing-based. A structured questionnaire elicited preferences from 27 experts regarding the effectiveness, feasibility, adaptability, and stakeholder acceptability of each approach. A Weighted Sum Model (WSM) aggregated these preferences. Results, supported by statistical testing and sensitivity analysis, consistently indicated a strong pref-erence for the hybrid, risk-based approach. This approach was perceived as the most effective in mitigating risks, while also demonstrating good adaptability and stakeholder acceptability. The findings highlight the importance of prioritizing risk mitigation in the design of algorithmic management governance frameworks and provide a structured methodology for evaluating and comparing different governance strategies. This study offers valuable, evidence-based insights for re-search, organizations and policymakers.