We investigate opinion formation in a kinetic exchange opinion model, where opinions are represented by numbers in the real interval [−1, 1] and agents are typified by the individual degree of conviction about the opinion that they support. Opinions evolve through pairwise interactions governed by competitive positive and negative couplings, that promote imitation and dissent, respectively. The...

We examine the dissent voting record of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Contrary to findings in the FOMC literature (for example Havrilesky and Schweitzer, 1990; Chappell, Havrilesky, and McGregor, 1993), the effects of members’ career backgrounds and the political channel of appointment on voting behavior are negligible, reflecting the distinct institutional constraints an...

In this study, along with organizational culture, dissent which becomes more important in terms of national and international literature recent years is discussed. This study aims to answer the question how perception shaped within context culture. quantitative research methods were used, a questionnaire was applied 211 white-collar private sector employees working companies organized industria...

Although past research has demonstrated a positive relationship between collective identification and normative conformity, there may be circumstances in which strongly identified members do not conform but instead choose to challenge group norms. This article proposes a normative conflict model, which distinguishes between nonconformity due to dissent (challenging norms to change them) and non...

Understanding the dynamics of dissent and heresy in medicine can be aided by the use of suitable frameworks. The dynamics of the search for truth vary considerably depending on whether the search is competitive or cooperative and on whether truth is assumed to be unitary or plural. Insights about dissent and heresy in medicine can be gained by making comparisons to politics and religion. To exp...

We examine if shareholders' attitude towards firm diversification strategy is revealed in their votes on management-initiated acquisition and divestment proposals using data voting by shareholders of UK public firms between 1997 2019. find that dissent higher for diversifying acquisitions lower refocusing divestments, especially when these involve diversified firms. also a negative relationship...