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MINI STUDIES OF COMPETITION IN THE MODERN SOCIETY: HOW COMMON BELIEFS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM REALITY

Sergey Ivanov, Ph.D.

School of Business and Public Administration

University of the District of Columbia

Washington DC, USA

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Dionne McAdoo

School of Business and Public Administration

University of the District of Columbia

Washington DC, USA

Aiyana Ellis

School of Business and Public Administration

University of the District of Columbia

Washington DC, USA

Coviece Marshall

School of Business and Public Administration

University of the District of Columbia

Washington DC, USA

Carol McCrory-Goole

School of Business and Public Administration

University of the District of Columbia

Washington DC, USA

Abstract

This paper is a collection of mini-case studies of competition in various types of organizations and environments that each author has been involved in professionally. We explore dynamics of competition through small cases in an organization of work, sports, family, and a military unit. By examining real-life small cases from diverse contexts, we hoped to gain insights into competitive behaviors. What we found, however, was that only replacing competitive behaviors with cooperation drove positive results.

Key Words:  Competition, Organizations,  Leadership, Leaders, Organizational Theory