Self-interest: defining and understanding a human motive

    Authors

    R. Cropanzano; B. Goldman;R. Folger

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Organ. Behav.

    Keywords

    Business; Psychology, Applied; Management

    Abstract

    This paper explores the concept of self-interest. Taking a multi-disciplinary perspective, we discuss and critique various definitions of this phenomenon. We argue that self-interest is an important human motive. However, we also emphasize that other human motives exist. These include empathy toward others and adherence to moral duty. Copyright (c) 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Organizational Behavior

    Volume

    26

    Issue/Number

    8

    Publication Date

    1-1-2005

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    985

    Last Page

    991

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000233676700006

    ISSN

    0894-3796

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