Furthermore, A sees B as pushy and imperious, while B sees A as parochial and timid. If these differences are allowed to fester, a problem is likely to develop. One can easily imagine any number of actions that either of the collaborators could take that would give rise to an accusation of research misconduct from the other. If, however, the conflict is noticed early, it would probably be possible to forestall an ugly fight. It might be wise for these two not to work with each other at all.
Different styles can be an asset or a liability.
But people with different work styles often complement and strengthen each other, making for a stronger team, if they acknowledge their differences and think carefully about how to manage disagreements. Whenever people work together, as in science, competing interests are at stake. But within a given lab or department, science does not have to be a zero-sum game, where every win for one person involves a loss for another. This list is designed to discuss the ethical, legal and policy implications of the Genome Project and its clinical applications. Expected changes in health care delivery as a result of the growing body of knowledge on the genetic basis of medical disorders, including the possible influence on minorities and the refusal to cover expensive genetic therapies.