MGCR 222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Tall Poppy Syndrome, Abilene Paradox, Social Dilemma
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Conflicting needs: " we "- from a theoretical standpoint. We have inherent need for affiliation and acceptance by others (maslow"s hierarchy of needs) Social support from others is critical to psychological and physiological well being. Sociometer theory, abilene paradox, groupthink, hierarchy of needs. We have evolved as social beings, working in groups secures membership - ostracism is painful: " we " - from a practical standpoint. Tasks are too large/complex for any one person alone. Companies have desire to hire and retain "good team players" Not "playing well w others" can put your job at risk. "tall poppy syndrome": overachievers can be resented, ostracized: " i " - from a theoretical standpoint. We also have inherent needs for distinctiveness from others, to stand out, to be perceived as having unique value. Incentives are individual based: "i" - from a practical standpoint. Even when teamwork is "valued", rewards based on individual performance.