ABSTRACT

This book, in honor of David Messick, is about social decisions and the role cooperation plays in social life. Noted contributors who worked with Dave over the years will discuss their work in social judgment, decision making and ethics which was so important to Dave.

The book offers a unique and valuable contribution to the fields of social psychology and organizational behavior. Ethical decision making, a central focus of this volume, is highly relevant to current scholarship and research in both disciplines. The volume will be suitable for graduate level courses in organizational behavior, social psychology, business ethics, and sociology.

chapter 1|9 pages

Social Dilemmas, Social Values, and Ethical Judgments

Touchpoints and Touchdowns in a Distinguished Scholarly Career

part I|133 pages

Social Dilemmas

chapter 5|22 pages

In the Eye of the Beholder

Payoff Structures and Decision Frames in Social Dilemmas

chapter 6|27 pages

Dilemmas and Doubts

How Decision-Makers Cope With Interdependence and Uncertainty

part II|94 pages

Social Values, Social Control, and Cooperation

chapter 8|33 pages

Persons, Organizations, and Societies

The Effects of Collectivism and Individualism on Cooperation

chapter 9|35 pages

Attraction to Prospective Dyadic Relationships

Effects of Fate Control, Reflexive Control, and Partner's Trustworthiness

part III|94 pages

Ethical Judgments, Fairness, and Equality

chapter 10|24 pages

See No Evil

When We Overlook Other People's Unethical Behavior

chapter 13|18 pages

Meaner Managers

A Consequence of Income Inequality

part IV|36 pages

Commentary and Reflections

chapter 14|6 pages

Appreciation for Professor David M. Messick

Peanuts, Ping-Pong, and Naïveté