坐在老板旁边影响工作质量
Researchers in the Netherlands found that physical distance is a key factor in whether or not the bad behaviour of bosses spreads to their employees.
荷兰研究者发现，物理距离是决定老板的不良行为是否会传染给员工的关键因素。
In a series of studies, the researchers found that participants were more likely to treat others unfairly and act unethically when in the close proximity to their bosses.
Scientists at the Rotterdam School of Management, led by Gijs van Houwelingen, created five experimental simulations to test the relationship between physical distance and office conduct.
'If someone kicks a dog right in front of you, it'll make you very mad,' van Houwelingen told Co.Design.
'But if you hear about someone somewhere in the world kicking a dog, you probably won't feel as mad about it.'
Distance can cause a person to become emotionally detached from a particular situation.
Spatial distance proved to be a major factor, but the research suggests there are other contributors that determine ethical behaviour.
People who feel the need to belong to a social group will be more likely to copy the conduct of others.
Van Houwelingen suggests that offices find a balance that allows for physical distance along with collaboration and strong relationships between employees.
'With distance, you get detached from what happens around you,' van Houwelingen says. 'You might be more likely to evaluate behaviour on its own merits.'