Cooperation & Competition Flashcards
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who devised the interdependence theory
Kelley, 1978
What is Kelley’s 1978 interdependence theory
an individuals outcomes in life are dependent on their interactions with others
2 or more individuals affect each others choice and outcomes in a given situation
what are successful social interactions based on according to Kelley 1978
the individuals ability to coordinate their behaviour
poor coordination = conflict
who propose the game theory
Morgenstern, 1944
what is Morgenstern 1944 game theory
mathematical framework for understanding how individuals make strategic decisions in cooperative or competitive settings
decisions are framed as games - players must choose outcomes that maximise their performance
what is a well known method use in the game theory
pay off matrix - represents the possible outcomes of a game for each player
what is an example of a pay off matrix
prisoners dilemma game
2 prisoners must decide independently whether to confess or stay silent (cooperate)
what are some limitations of the prisoners dilemma game
not reflective of reality
strategical planning can occur
people interpret payoffs differently
what is the social exchange theory
individuals make decisions and form relationships by weighing the costs and benefits of their actions
what is one way to resolve conflict
mediation - third party assistance
who did a study on the mediation tactics being effective in UK labour dispute
Hiltrop 1989
