Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Our Choices
Harvard Business School professors Lawrence and Nohria here present a sociobiological theory of motivation, claiming that humans possess four basic drives to acquire, to bond, to learn, and to defend. What makes their theory novel is the way they apply it to the workplace. The authors use historical case studies to show that successful organizations are those that give their employees opportunities to fulfill all … [ Read more ]
Content: Book | Authors: Nitin Nohria, Paul Lawrence | Subject: Organizational Behavior
Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Organizations
In this first look at a new book, HBS professors Paul Lawrence and Nitin Nohria explore how human nature shapes business organizations. Does your organization reflect the four basic human drives (acquiring, bonding, learning, and defending)? Plus: Q&A.
Content: Article | Authors: Nitin Nohria, Paul Lawrence | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior