This document discusses cooperation and competition. It begins by defining cooperation as individuals working together toward a common goal, and competition as fighting over a goal that is not shareable. Both cooperation and competition can be effective or ineffective in achieving goals. Cooperation is based on shareable goals, perceived power, and trust. Competition and cooperation develop different traits in individuals like creativity and collective action. There are various types of competition in different fields. The document concludes that both competition and cooperation contribute to effectiveness, and that structural and process interventions can develop cooperation.