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The Evolutionary Theory of Power Ties

Next time your boss gives you a hard time, tell him to go choke on a banana. A study from the University of New South Wales says that the behavior of male managers in the workplace is entirely typical of the dominant animals in social species like chimpanzees, capuchin monkeys, and Japanese macaques. Male bosses assert their dominance by owning larger chairs, speaking loudly, wearing flashy clothing, guarding their personal space, and showing off fancy gadgetry. That means the Blackberry your manager clips to his belt is really just a civilized way of showing off huge balls.

Posted at 7:19 AM, Oct 7, 2008
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