Correlational analyses of data from 126 Chinese business students in 32 learning groups showed that groups with cooperative goals engaged in more constructive controversy. Those with competitive or independent goals had fewer open discussions. Groups engaged in constructive controversy rated themselves as more innovative and loyal. (Contains 31…

Determined that perceived effort and ability of a low-performing group member had an impact on the other members' liking for the low-performing member. Results indicated that when future contact in work or social settings was assumed, group members expressed greater attraction to high-effort than to low-effort partners. (Author/DB)

Tests whether previous experimental findings on the use of power hold for actual organizational interactions among employees in three Canadian organizations. Uses the critical incident method. Finds cooperative goals are associated with the exchange of resources, strengthened work relationships, and productivity. (NL)