Summary
- Major: International Business
- Faculty Mentor: Dr. Romona Houmanfar
- Research Topic: Cooperation in the Workplace: Does Psychological Flexibility Matter?
- New Scholar: 2023 Cohort
- Graduating with a Baccalaureate Degree: 2025
Abstract
Collaborative management strategies are increasingly important as the modern job market transitions towards hybrid and remote work, following the impact of Covid-19. This study examines the effect of cooperative tendencies and psychological flexibility on teamwork and productivity in a work simulation task. Operating as simulated EKG technicians, participants will indicate their preference for cooperative (fixing errors) or solo work during the task, under alternating payment structures (pay for time vs. pay for performance). Results could support the hypothesis that individuals with higher psychological flexibility and cooperative tendencies are more likely to fix others’ errors over working alone in a work simulation task, particularly under certain payment structures. Understanding the impact of these factors on cooperation may have important implications for fostering teamwork and effective communication in high-reliability groups such as aviation and medical teams.