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
Authors: Nitin Nohria, Paul Lawrence
Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge
Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior
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IMHO this model is inferior to Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, but it is not without value. Especially interesting is the extension of the ideas to structural issues beyond just employees.