title: Reputational concerns as a general determinant of group functioning.
abstract: To understand a group's (dys)functionality, we propose focusing on its members' concerns for their reputation. The examples of prosocial behavior and information exchange in decision-making groups illustrate that empirical evidence directly or indirectly suggests that reputational concerns play a central role in groups. We argue that our conceptualization fulfills criteria for a good theory: enhancing understanding, abstraction, testability, and applicability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Experimental Psychology,University of Oxford,Oxford OX1 3UD,United Kingdomnadira.faber@psy.ox.ac.uknadirafaber.com.
authors.forename: Nadira S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Faber
authors.affiliation: Oxford Martin School,University of Oxford,Oxford OX1 3BD,United Kingdomjulian.savulescu@philosophy.ox.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Julian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Savulescu
authors.affiliation: Department of Social and Organizational Psychology,VU University Amsterdam,1081 BT Amsterdam,Netherlands.pam.van.lange@psy.vu.nlwww.paulvanlange.com.
authors.forename: Paul A M
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Van Lange
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012919:Social Behavior