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Darwinism, behavioral genetics, and organizational behavior: a review and agenda for future research
Author(s) -
Ilies Remus,
Arvey Richard D.,
Bouchard Thomas J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of organizational behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.938
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1099-1379
pISSN - 0894-3796
DOI - 10.1002/job.351
Subject(s) - behavioural genetics , psychology , organizational behavior , behavioural sciences , realm , evolutionary psychology , darwinism , industrial and organizational psychology , cognitive science , social psychology , epistemology , developmental psychology , political science , philosophy , law , psychotherapist
In this article, a case is made for the importance of evolutionary processes and behavioral genetics for organizational behavior. First, we present scientific arguments connecting evolutionary biology and psychology, Darwinian theories, behavioral genetics, and individual differences. Second, we provide a review of behavioral genetics research on constructs relevant to organizational behavior, such as cognitive ability, personality, work attitudes, and leadership. Third, we discuss mechanisms explaining genetic influences on organizational outcomes such as attitudes and leadership. Finally, current issues in behavioral genetics research in general and their implications for organizational behavior are discussed. We also discuss issues specific to conducting research on genetic effects influencing constructs from the organizational realm, and offer suggestions for future research. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.