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Prisoner's Dilemma - AbramsPrisoner's Dilemma Definition
Robert Abrams defines the Prisoner's Delimma thusly: Two prisoners given the chance of reduced sentences if they incriminate each other - even though with no confessions they might not be convicted - will hedge their bets and turn on their teammate or teammates whereas their interests would be better served by sticking together and teamwork. Basing their behavior on an assumption that others will not act as sensibly as they, people make less beneficial decisions for themselves and others than they might make in ideal circumstances. In an office environment, this can result in a dysfunctional organzation full of office poltics. Robert Abrams, Foundations of Political Analysis (New York, 1979) Teamwork - Treating Dysfunctional OrganizationsFinagle's Eighth Law brings us this lovely teamwork quote: "Teamwork is essential. It allows you to blame someone else." Unfortunately, this mentality is representative of those thoroughly enmeshed in office politics, with its gossip and backstabbing. In some corporate jungles, the workplace becomes highly charged and political. The office politics pit one employee against another employee, with each coworker backstabbing the other in hopes of escaping the painful situation they're in by blaming others in their environment for the unpleasant repercussions of some failed project or task. In the end, the entire culture becomes one of deceit and treachery whereby no one can accomplish their daily tasks, instead spending most of their time performing CYA (Cover Your A$$) tactics. In these highly political environments, some choose Learned Helplessness as their method of dealing with office politics. Rather than backstab a co-worker in hopes of recognition or power, lower key individuals simply survive their careers as the working retired. Additional Resources
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