Signaling Game

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Strategy

Foundational Lexiconsending messages
Executive Parlanceinformation communication
Scholarly Discoursecredible signal transmission
Babel ZenithSpence Signaling
Origin: Michael Spence
Pronunciation: /spens/

Etymology & Meaning

Actions taken to convey private information credibly to others.

In the Boardroom

Getting an MBA not for knowledge but to signal commitment.

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