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Manu Melwin JoyAssistant Professor
Ilahia School of Management Studies
Kerala, India.Phone – 9744551114
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Human Relations Theory by Keith Davies
• The main proponent of this
theory is Keith Davies.
According to him, human
relations are the integration
of people into a work
situation that motivates
them to work together
productively.
Human Relations Theory by Keith Davies
• According to him, the
goals of human relations
are
– To get people to produce.
– To cooperate through
mutuality of interest and
– To gain satisfaction from
their relationships.
Human Relations Theory by Keith Davies
• Human relations
approach highlights
certain policies and
techniques to improve
employee morale,
efficiency and job
satisfaction.
Human Relations Theory by Keith Davies
• It encourages the small
work group to exercise
considerable control over
its environment and in the
process, helps to remove
a major irritant in labor
management relations.
Human Relations Theory by Keith Davies
• It must be admitted that the
human relations school has
thrown a lot of light on certain
aspect such as communication,
management development,
acceptance of workplace as a
social system, group dynamics,
participation in management
etc.