Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Bad Apples and Group Dynamics

Will Felps, ass prof management

Hired Actor to 'infect' teams, 3 plus 1 actor. Prize, 100$ each to best task completing group.

jerk: are you kidding me? have you taken business class before? say others ideas not adequate, offer no alternative

slacker: feet on desk; txt message, eat lunch, say I really don't care

depressive pessimist: Head down, complain unenjoyable, doubt ability

people conform to group? or group tainted by one bad apple?

People argue, fight, not share relevant info, communicate less, with bad apple. People take on characteristics. Not just back at bad apple, but to each other. Spill over effect.

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