As funções dos neurônios-espelho e a sua influência no exercício da liderança e mútuo aprendizado nas equipes de trabalho: um ensaio teórico

Abstract

Mirror neurons are a set of neuronal cells. They have been found in the areas of the premotor cortex and the inferior parietal lobule, the posterior parietal lobe, the superior temporal sulcus, and the insula. These neurons are activated when a specific action is performed or when observing the action being performed by others. The observation can be visual and direct or through other senses (such as sounds, touch, etc.) and indirect. Thus, mirror neurons promote the understanding of the act as well as its intention, providing a basis for reproducing or rejecting behaviors. This behavioral repetition interface can be observed between leaders and followers. The market increasingly demands high-performance teams, focusing on the functional relationship between leadership and followers. Neurosciences contribute to the critical evaluation of the organizational structure and aid in strategic development as well as decision-making in the field of people management. We intend to discuss, based on a systematic literature review in neuroscience, the relationship between the functions of mirror neurons and decision-making in management, especially in people management, considering the importance of mutual learning in work teams.