What is Human Relation Management ? What are the principles of Human Relations approach to Management ?

The human relations school of management has been around for quite some time, enjoying fairly wide acceptance. And while, even today not every company or manager embraces this management model, there's little doubt that it has changed overall management practice for the better.Often referred to as motivational theory, human relations management theory views the employee differently than the more autocratic management theories of the past. Based on Douglas McGregor's X and Y Theories, HR management theory (Theory Y), assumes that people want to work, that they're responsible and self-motivated, that they want to succeed and that they understand their own position in the company hierarchy. This is the exact opposite of Theory X, which presumes that employees are lazy and unmotivated, that they seek nothing more from their jobs than security and that they require discipline from without. In short, human relations theory, rather than viewing the worker as merely one more cog in the company wheel, asserts that the organization will prosper as it helps the employee prosper. According to human relations management theory, some positive management actions that lead to employee motivation and improved performance are these:1. Treating employees as if work is as natural as play or rest, just as motivational theory states2. Sharing the big-picture objectives toward which their work is aimed3. Empowering them to innovate and make as many independent decisions as they can handle 4. Training and developing them, increasing freedom and responsibility as their capabilities grow5. Providing appropriate recognition and rewards when they achieve company goals6. Using any other helpful theories of human relations that will keep them motivated toward excellence

 

Human Relations Approach to Management

 

The classical school did not give importance to the human aspects of the workers. Therefore, they did not achieve a high level of production efficiency and co-operation between the management and workers. The failure of the classical approach led to the human relations movement.

 

he human relations experts tried to integrate (combine) Psychology and Sociology with Management. According to them, organization is a social system of interpersonal and inter group relationships. They gave importance to the management of people. They felt that management can get the work done from the workers by satisfying their social and psychological needs.

 

The basic principles of human relations approach are :-

1. Human beings are not interested only in financial gains. They also need recognition and appreciation.
2. Workers are human beings. So they must be treated like human beings and not like machines. Managers should try to understand the feelings and emotions of the workers.
3. An organisation works not only through formal relations, but also through informal relations. Therefore, managers should encourage informal relations in the organisation along with formal relations.
4. Workers need a high degree of job security and job satisfaction. Therefore, management should give job security and job satisfaction to the workers.
5. Workers want good communication from the managers. Therefore, managers should communicate effectively without feelings of ego and superiority complex.
6. In any organisation, members do not like conflicts and misunderstandings. Therefore, managers should try to stop conflicts and misunderstandings among the members of the organisation.
7. Workers want freedom. They do not want strict supervision. Therefore, managers should avoid strict supervision and control over the workers.
8. Employees would like to participate in decision making, especially, in those matters affecting their interests. Therefore, management must encourage workers' participation in management. This will increase productivity and job satisfaction.

 

 

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A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft

 

 

 A career in human relations or management allows individuals to work in an interpersonal setting in diverse fields. Careers in human relations and management may also lead to leadership positions, and several alumni who have chosen this path work as either executives or community leaders.

Students interested in careers in human relations or management would benefit by specializing in Social Interaction, which will help students develop skills in both face-to-face and online communication and will provide them with a nuanced understanding of interpersonal communication that is necessary for those hoping to work in this field. Additionally, students may be interested in coursework in Communication and Culture which will aid students in understanding how people from different cultures’ communicate and enable them to communicate with a diverse population.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

·         Corporate trainer

·         Human relations/leadership consultant

·         Industrial/labor relations consultant

·         Job recruiter

·         Motivational speaker

·         Personnel manager

To further prepare for a career in human relations or management, students should also seek coursework in areas outside the department, including business, economics, and marketing. In addition, students may benefit from taken more specialized courses aimed at management and communication in the fields in which they hope to work, such as construction management, medicine, sales, etc.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here. For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.

  UW Department of Communication Alumni: Distinguished Careers in Human Relations/Management

First

Last

Company/Occupation

Lorraine

Howell

Media training specialist, top executive coach and author of Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift!

Jill

Schmid

Associate Litigation Consultant at Tsongas LitigationConsulting, Inc.

John

Bravakis

Executive Vice President, Triage Entertainment, Inc.

Neil

McReynolds

Newspaper editor, gubernatorial aide, corporate executive, consultant

Norman

Rice

Former city council member, mayor, president of the Federal Home Loan Bank

Joanne

Harrell

Management positions with InfoSpace, US West Communications; Executive Director of United Way of King County; Chief of Staff, OEM Division at Microsoft

Greg

Lane

President and chief executive officer of the Washington statewide public affairs cable television network.

Tara

Wallis

Senior Producer at NBC-UNIVERSAL

Teddie

Gibbon

VP/Station Manager, KXLY – Spokane

Joanne

Harrell

Serves on University of Washington Board of Regents; Chief of staff for the Original Equipment Manufacturing division at Microsoft