Describe the Stanford Prison Experiment, and Explain How the Results

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Essay

Describe the Stanford Prison Experiment, and explain how the results of that study help explain the mistreatment of prisoners at Abu Ghraib.

Gain insight into the theoretical foundations of attribution in organizational settings.

Identify different types of power in organizations.

Understand the consequences of power imbalances in organizations.

Describe the processes and strategies for empowerment of employees.

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Definitions:

Attitudes

An individual’s opinions and beliefs about people, objects, and ideas—how the person feels about the world.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself against the standards and abilities of others.

Net Income

Net Income is the total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Dividends

Dividends refer to the distributions of a portion of a company's profits to its shareholders, made by the corporation.