ALTRUISTIC CHARACTERISTIC

Altruistic Characteristic

Altruistic Characteristic

Introduction

Altruism may be defined as unselfish behavior that seeks the good of the other as of primary importance and ahead of personal interests. It may be individual or collective in nature, meaning it may involve the actions of one individual, those of a group, or society as a whole.

Leadership emergence and the costs and benefits of leadership are then discussed. This discussion addresses why, in some conditions, altruistic people take on leadership roles, and why, in other conditions, positions of leadership induce those who fill them to behave in altruistic ways. Evidence is presented that men are more ...