Evolutionary psychological theory and human resource management

Andrew R. Timming

Chapter 9 in Elgar Introduction to Theories of Human Resources and Employment Relations, 2019, pp 128-137 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores the application of evolutionary psychology, also commonly referred to as sociobiology, to the fields of human resource management and employment relations. It is argued that evolutionary theory can shine an innovative and useful light on organizational behavior. A brief overview of natural selection is provided. This Darwinian framework is then used to explain workplace mobbing/bullying and employee selection decision-making. The chapter concludes by recognizing the limitations of evolutionary psychology and making some recommendations for future research.

Keywords: Business and Management; Economics and Finance; Social Policy and Sociology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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