Keywords
Positive humor
Negative humor
Team performance
Leadership humor
Self-deprecating humor
Submitted : 2025-01-15
Accepted : 2025-01-30
Published : 2025-02-14
Abstract
Given the prominent social and strategic positions that humor occupies in human society, especially within various organizations, a substantial number of entrepreneurs recognize its crucial role in the work environment. This research conducts a comprehensive exploration of the concept of humor. Firstly, it delves deeply into its origin. Subsequently, it provides a detailed elaboration of its definition. Next, it undertakes an in-depth analysis of its classification, categorizing humor into two types, namely positive humor and negative humor. Finally, it combs through the empirical research on the impact results of positive humor and negative humor. The ultimate aim is to provide theoretical support for the management of workplace humor, the facilitation of team collaboration, and the optimization of employee resource utilization.
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