ABSTRACT

All groups have a common purpose in solving the problems as quickly as possible. It is also assumed that for any given problem there are processes for solution that can be described in terms of individual behaviors in relation to problem-solving phases or milestones. These behavioral constitutions attempt to describe the rules by which interacting humans process the information that they exchange about how to organize themselves to solve the presented problems. Behavioral constitutions are a new approach that offer a new set of tools that can, in some cases, stand alone and in others be used in conjunction with a hedonic theory. The behavioral constitution describes a mechanism for the processing of interaction information in order to solve problems. In a behavioral constitution, attempts to influence an outcome are votes. Consensus is usually preferred and efforts to reach it by voting behaviorally can often avoid splits and minority positions in a group.