Managers are required to recognize that generalizations in cultural profiles will produce only an approximation of national character. Many countries comprise diverse subcultures-whose constituents conform only in varying degrees to the national character. Above all, good managers treat people as individuals, and they consciously avoid any form of stereotyping. However, a cultural profile is a […]
Motivation — Why We Do What We Do, by Phin Upham
Why do we do what we do? What motivates us? Are we goal oriented or hedonistic? A review of the seminal work on the topic by Phin Upham. The study of motivation seems to be one of those topics where much progress is made, but no final answers are ever given. Indeed, it is even […]
On the Importance of ‘Us,’ and Our Embracement Waiting in the Wings
As our ongoing economic difficulties continue to haunt us — with no actual resolution as yet in sight — a fundamental philosophical query is surfacing, one that’s soon to demand a simple yes or no answer: “Do people matter?” by Donald Croft Brickner There is no feeling in the world that quite rivals […]