1. Chapter 8 – Groups
Part 3: Oct. 25, 2010

2. Conflict in Groups Groups w/mixed motives can create social dilemmas
If everyone chooses self-interest  worst outcome
Studied in lab using conflict games -
Prisoner’s Dilemma as example (see Fig 8.9)
How does it work?
Results?

3. Resource Dilemmas as example Commons example –
How does it work?
Results?
Both are considered ‘non-zero sum games’

4. Groups vs. individuals: Value orientation:
Solutions:
Groups vs. individuals:
Value orientation:
Avoid perceptual errors:
Ingroup/outgroup
Dehumanization

5. Conflict Management Strategies
Options involve use of a 3rd party and extent of their power
Bargaining –
Mediation –
How do they differ?
Distinguish betw win-win and win-lose orientations:

6. Arbitration as alternative
Differs from mediation – how?
How do 2 parties behave when arbitration is upcoming?
Differences betw conventional and final-offer arbitration:
Effects of arbitration on long-term outcomes?