作者：Kilduff, Gavin J.; Elfenbein, Hillary Anger; Staw, Barry M.
作者单位：New York University; Washington University (WUSTL); University of California System; University of California Berkeley
摘要：We investigate the psychological phenomenon of rivalry and propose that competition is inherently relational, thus extending the literatures on competition between individuals, groups, and firms. Specifically, we argue that competitors' relationships, determined by their proximity, attributes, and prior competitive interactions, influence the subjective intensity of rivalry between them, which in turn affects their competitive behavior. Initial tests in NCAA basketball support these ideas, ind...
