The Effects of Similarity and Dissimilarity on Group Performance.

摘要

The thesis examines similarity and dissimilarity between leaders and members and the effects on group performance. Specifically, groups were formed according to individuals' least preferred coworker (LPC) scores. Groups comprised leaders and members with similar scores (high LPC leaders and members, low LPC leaders and members) or dissimilar scores (high LPC leaders and low LPC members, low LPC leaders and high LPC members). The groups then performed the NASA Moon Survival Exercise. The results are presented.