Positive Reciprocity

Negative Reciprocity

Norm of Reciprocity

Direct Reciprocity

Indirect Reciprocity

A new employee, Sam, is struggling to learn a complex software program. A senior colleague, Maria, spends her lunch break helping Sam master the program. A month later, Maria is organizing a company charity event and is short on volunteers. Sam immediately signs up to help for the entire day. Which of the following best explains the underlying social preference motivating Sam's decision to volunteer?

Analyzing Farmer Interactions

Analyzing Neighborly Interactions

The Double-Edged Sword of Reciprocity

Match each scenario with the underlying social principle it best demonstrates.

A restaurant owner decides to offer a free dessert to all patrons on a particularly slow Tuesday to generate goodwill and encourage future business. This action is a clear example of the owner acting on the principle of reciprocity.

Managerial Strategies and Employee Motivation

An individual anonymously donates a large sum of money to a disaster relief fund for a community on the other side of the world. They have no personal connection to this community and expect no recognition or future benefit. Which statement best analyzes why this action is less likely to be driven by the principle of reciprocity?

In a group project, Alex puts in extra effort to help a teammate, Ben, who was struggling with his part. The following week, for an optional, non-graded assignment, Ben completes it and shares his comprehensive notes with Alex. Which statement best analyzes the principle guiding Ben's decision to share his notes?

Competitive Business Strategies