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Gender differences in decision satisfaction within established dyads: Effects of competitive and cooperative behaviors

2006; Wiley; Volume: 23; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/mar.20113

1520-6793

Robert J. Fisher, Yany Grégoire,

Psychology of Social Influence

Psychology & MarketingVolume 23, Issue 4 p. 313-333 Research Article Gender differences in decision satisfaction within established dyads: Effects of competitive and cooperative behaviors Robert J. Fisher, Corresponding Author Robert J. Fisher [email protected] The University of Western OntarioRichard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 3K7Search for more papers by this authorYany Grégoire, Yany Grégoire Washington State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author Robert J. Fisher, Corresponding Author Robert J. Fisher [email protected] The University of Western OntarioRichard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 3K7Search for more papers by this authorYany Grégoire, Yany Grégoire Washington State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: 24 February 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.20113Citations: 15AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract The research develops and tests a model of gender differences on the effects of competition and cooperation on decision satisfaction. 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