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Motivation of R and D Entrepreneurs (Classic Reprint): Determinants of Company Success - Couverture souple

Wainer, Herbert Alan

 
9781333108823: Motivation of R and D Entrepreneurs (Classic Reprint): Determinants of Company Success

Synopsis

Understand how entrepreneurial drive shapes small company results
This study examines how a mix of personality needs influences profits and growth, showing that no single trait predicts success. By looking at how achievement and power motives interact, it reveals that behavior shaped by an active personality often drives company performance more than any one need alone. The findings suggest a nuanced, non‑linear link between motivation and outcomes.

The book frames performance as the product of both personality and action, arguing that complex interactions among needs explain why simple cause‑and‑effect stories don’t fit real data. It highlights that high achievement helps, but only when tempered by other drives, and that leadership style can reflect where a founder falls on the motivation spectrum. The discussion also notes limitations of small samples and the value of broader studies to confirm patterns.




  • How multiple needs combine to form an active personality that guides entrepreneurial behavior

  • Evidence of a J‑shaped relationship between need for achievement and company performance

  • How need for power interacts with achievement to influence leadership style and results

  • Implications for interpreting motivation data beyond single‑factor conclusions



Ideal for readers exploring the practical links between personality and business outcomes, and for those studying how founders’ drive affects growth and profitability.

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