Basic Instincts Obedience and Conformity

Flashcards covering key concepts related to obedience and conformity as taught in the lecture, including examples from history and business ethics.

What are two factors that influence obedience?

1) Perceived Level of Authority of requestor 2) Propinquity.

What classic experiment studied conformity?

The Line Experiments by Asch conducted in 1955 and 1956.

What can too much or too little obedience lead to?

Both can result in disastrous outcomes for a social system.

What does conformity refer to?

Behaving and/or thinking like others around us.

What are two factors that influence conformity?

1) Number of people present 2) Public vs. Private disclosure.

What infamous study was conducted by Zimbardo related to obedience and conformity?

The Stanford Prison Experiment.

In the context of business decisions, what is cost-benefit analysis?

Evaluating the potential costs and benefits of actions like recalling faulty products.

What was the total cost calculated by Ford if they did not do a recall for the Pinto?

$49.5 million.

What year did GM change their ignition switch to a cheaper design?

2001.

What crucial action did GM take regarding the faulty ignition switch in 2006?

They secretly changed the ignition switch to a new design but retained the same part number.