Humor in the Workplace
- 1 May 1989
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Small Group Behavior
- Vol. 20 (2), 151-166
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104649648902000202
Abstract
This article focuses on the function of humor in a small, family-owned business and presents the taxonomy of humor that was found. The various types of humor help maintain low status differentials and help alleviate workplace tension. Humor also has implications for socialization of employees and appears to help create bonds among the employees.Keywords
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