The evolution of productive organizations

Nature Human Behaviour • Vol/Iss. 5 • Springer Nature • London • Published In • Pages: 39-48 •
By Brahm, Francisco, Poblete, Joaquin

Abstract

Drawing from cultural evolution theory, the authors develop a model to explain the origin and evolution of productive organizations (organizations specialized in producing goods and services to satisfy human needs). They propose that productive organizations have two characteristics: exclusive membership and enhanced social learning within the organization. They find their predictions supported in a global sample of premodern societies.
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