Date of Award
2018
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Graduate Group
Operations & Information Management
First Advisor
Maurice E. Schweitzer
Abstract
Humor is a fundamental part of personal and professional interactions. Yet, prior psychology and management literature has largely overlooked humor. By using field and experimental methods, I explore the interpersonal consequences of the use of humor. I find that humor significantly shapes interpersonal perception and behavior. In order to understand organizations, we must first understand humor.
Recommended Citation
Bitterly, Thomas Bradford, "The Interpersonal Consequences Of Humor" (2018). Publicly Accessible Penn Dissertations. 3023.
https://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations/3023
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