
It's No Secret That Your Genes Have A Subtle, But Powerful Impact On Your Job And Career. But Did You Know That Your Dna Accounts For One Third Of The Difference Between You And Your Co-workers In Many Aspects Of Work Life, From Job Satisfaction To Income Level? That's The Revelation Of This Fascinating Book--one That Will Change The Way You Think It's No Secret That Your Genes Have A Subtle, But Powerful Impact On Your Job And Career. But Did You Know That Your Dna Accounts For One Third Of The Difference Between You And Your Co-workers In Many Aspects Of Work Life, From Job Satisfaction To Income Level? That's The Revelation Of This Fascinating Book-one That Will Change The Way You Think About The Role Of Genetics In The Workplace. Despite Extensive Evidence Highlighting The Influence Of Genetics In The Business World, This Critical Connection Has Been Glossed Over By Corporate Leaders And Management Gurus. Now, For The First Time, Author Scott Shane Explains Why Genes Matter, And How An Understanding Of Their Relationship To Behavior Is Of Vital Importance To Employers, Employees, And Policy Makers. This Eye-opening Resource Begins With An Incisive Look At The Basic Function Of Genes And Their Effects On Organizational Behavior, Providing A Real-world Analysis Of How Genes Influence Numerous Aspects Of Our Professional Lives, From The Jobs We Choose, To How Effectively We Make Decisions And Manage People. Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders Also Delves Into Role That Genetics Plays In Creativity And Innovation, And Focuses On How Genes Affect Our Tendency To Start Companies. Armed With These Insights, You'll Not Only Learn How To Leverage Your Innate Skills And Personality, But You'll Discover How To Succeed By Acting In Ways Contrary To Your Nature. Packed With Scientifically Grounded Insights, This Phenomenal Book Also Examines The Potential Use Of Genetic Information In Creating Job Assignments And Designing Incentive And Training Plans.
This book investigates the extent to which genetic inheritance influences professional behavior, career success, and the propensity for entrepreneurship. Scott Shane, a professor and expert in entrepreneurship, utilizes behavioral genetics research to argue that DNA accounts for approximately one-third of the variance in workplace outcomes. By bridging the gap between biological science and organizational management, the author provides a framework for understanding how innate traits shape professional trajectories and decision-making capabilities.
What You Will Find
Experts and readers recognize this work as a provocative introduction to the intersection of behavioral genetics and business management. While the prose is accessible to a general audience, the text provides enough scientific grounding to serve as a starting point for discussions on human capital and organizational psychology.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199706395
ISBN-13:
9780199706396
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