If I were running a company, I think this would be a good thing to keep in mind when thinking about how to structure task forces for handling various key projects. Another implication of the study is the significance of unanimous decisions. This suggests that efforts within companies and within government to carefully specify the rules and protocols of interactions in group settings may sometimes be a waste of time. While this study can be broadly applied across industries, there are limits. The Bulletin is published weekly during the academic year, except during University breaks and exam weeks, by the Office of Communications, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544.
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