than all the other elements of VA combined.
Human Relations Theory
Human relations theory is a management approach that is based on the idea that all employees are motivated not only by financial rewards, but by a range of social factors like praise, pride in one\'s work, a sense of belonging, and feelings of achievement. This theory was developed from empirical studies that were conducted in the 1920s and 1930s. The empirical studies are referred to as the Hawthorne studies because they were developed in the Hawthorne plants in the 1920s (Landsberger, 1959). Human relations theory holds that… Continue Reading...
For the same reasons, emotional intelligence is an essential component in human relations. Without emotional intelligence, I am prone to reactivity, to getting angry easily or assuming the worst instead of the best of the other person. Emotional intelligence allows me to empathize with other people. Other people are not "out to get me," and they may also be under a lot of stress. Sometimes we need to give people the benefit of the doubt, and when they do, we create more harmonious interactions. I also need to learn how to listen better, and not just to what people are saying… Continue Reading...
Human Relations Theory – by Elton Mayo
Fredrick Roethlisberger and Elton Mayo, a couple of Harvard Business School researchers, performed a sequence of researches from 1927 to 1932 and contributed to the formulation of the human relations management theory. The two were employed by Western Electric for analyzing personnel response to their physical… Continue Reading...
Introduction
In these modern times, the complexity of human relations and the divisiveness of the political sphere, can make the show of patriotism a difficult proposition. Many have argued that the United States is in a time of upheaval and that the future is uncertain for the direction of the country. Numerous Americans have expressed rampant dissatisfaction with the state of the union, given the fact that movements such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo have shined a light on the injustices and corruption that continue to thrive in America. When injustice is illuminated, it can create a… Continue Reading...
for strategic change management while also establishing effective human relations with the building staff. The new staff members are correct: visionary change is both necessary and possible. Even with the existing budgetary constraints, it is possible to engender the type of organizational culture in the school that will promote academic excellence. ISLLC Standard 6 refers to the specific and broad knowledge educational administrators have regarding “models and strategies of change and conflict resolution as applied to the larger political, social, cultural and economic contexts of schooling,” (ISLLC Standards, n.d., p. 1).
As an administrator, I would also stress… Continue Reading...
