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# Paul Hersey

(1931–2012)   Economist   United States

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Paul Hersey was an economist from the United States, best known for *Management of organizational behavior*.

## Quick Facts About Paul Hersey

Born January 26, 1931

Died December 18, 2012

Nationality United States

Profession Economist

Notable works Management of organizational behavior

## About Paul Hersey

Paul Hersey was a behavioral scientist and entrepreneur. He was best known for conceiving Situational Leadership. Hersey published Management of Organization Behavior, which is now in its ninth edition.

##  Quotes by Paul Hersey

> [People differ not only in their ability to do but also in their 'will to do'](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-hersey/people-differ-not-only-in-their-ability-to-do-but-also-in-their-will/)

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[Ability](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ability/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f9/paul-hersey-89104_ability_people-differ-not-only-in-their-ability_1510966.png)

> [High expectations and belief in people leads to high performance so very often belief creates fact.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-hersey/high-expectations-and-belief-in-people-leads-to-high-performance-so/)

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[Belief](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/belief/)

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