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Self‐interest: defining and understanding a human motive
Author(s) -
Cropanzano Russell,
Goldman Barry,
Folger Robert
Publication year - 2005
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.353
Subject(s) - empathy , perspective (graphical) , self interest , phenomenon , psychology , duty , epistemology , social psychology , discipline , sociology , social science , philosophy , political science , law , artificial intelligence , computer science
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 © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.