Cockroaches Make Group Decisions
By Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News
March 30, 2006 — Cockroaches govern themselves in a very simple democracy where each insect has equal standing and group consultations precede decisions that affect the entire group, indicates a new study.
The research determined that cockroach decision-making follows a predictable pattern that could explain group dynamics of other insects and animals, such as ants, spiders, fish and even cows.
"Cockroaches use chemical and tactile communication with each other," said José Halloy, who co-authored the research, which is outlined in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "They can also use vision."
Looks like visionary management gurus were making cockroaches of all B-school grads! Me couldn't stop laughing reading this.
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a study n a post on those repulsive creatures? n analysing the management skills theyve got?!!! pleeeeaase
"Cockroach decision-making", vow! I wonder what important decisions they have to make, which drains to invade and conquer??hmmm...what next?
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