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Work Teams Require a Clear Hierarchy: Research

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A new study published in Psychological Science shows that an established hierarchy within a group reduces conflicts and boosts productivity. An appropriate distribution of the power helps people coordinate and perform their tasks better.
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Free, from top to bottom?

Free, from top to bottom? | Science News | Scoop.it

Thus, the very success of science can be viewed as evidence that free will exists. "In my view, if your theory says we don't have free will, then empirical evidence shows that your theory is wrong and you better go back and come up with a better one. I think that [reductionists] just haven't taken the time to properly look at emergence, complexity and how the mind works because if they had, they would not make such self-defeating statements that undermine the meaning of what they themselves are saying."

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Even young babies know who's boss

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Children as young as 10 months use size to interpret social hierarchies

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Email language tips off work hierarchy

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Members of the modern workforce might be surprised to learn that if they use the word 'weekend' in a workplace email, chances are they're sending the message up the org chart.
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Social hierarchy prewired in the brain

Social hierarchy prewired in the brain | Science News | Scoop.it

If you find yourself more of a follower than a social leader, it may something to do with the wiring in your brain. According to a new study in Science, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Science have discovered a location in the brain that is active in alpha mice but not in their subordinate cage mates.

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