Considering situational and dispositional approaches to rational self-interest: an extension and response to de Dreu (2006).
The authors respond to C. K. W. De Dreu's (2006) critique of their article (B. M. Meglino & M. A. Korsgaard, 2004) published in the special section on Theoretical Models and Conceptual Analyses of the Journal of Applied Psychology. They maintain that De Dreu misinterprets their definitions and the psychological processes they addressed and thus raises a number of issues that are not relevant to their model. Meglino and Korsgaard's model focuses on the distinction between rational self-interest and other orientation, whereas the approach taken by De Dreu focuses on the distinction between rational self-interest and collective rationality. In this response, the authors clarify this distinction, address discrepancies between these two approaches, consider the effect of goals and rationality on other orientated behavior, and suggest directions for future research.
Meglino
Bruce M
BM
Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA. meglino@moore.sc.edu
Korsgaard
M Audrey
MA
D000533:Altruism; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D012945:Social Values