ABSTRACT
Organizations face increasing pressure to become more adaptable, agile, and dynamic. In this chapter, we assume the case of a fully dynamic organization and elaborate on what we consider to be the many human resources implications of dynamic organizations. Specifically, this chapter focuses on the selection and motivation of people in an environment that is inconsistent with human nature’s desire for stability. We believe the long-term viability of dynamic organizations rests on reconciling the human need for constancy with the dynamic organization’s need for constant change. In this chapter, we suggest that selection and motivation in a dynamic organization requires rethinking the traditional human resources selection model (hiring based on competency) in favor of hiring based on person-organization fit. We explore the limitations in traditional theories of motivation and suggest personality characteristics that may predispose people to be successful in a dynamic organization.
