Practices for Humanistic Management

Chapter 2 focuses on evolving management models and practices. The author discusses the classical management approach, which Frederick Taylor developed in the early twentieth century. This approach was based on the idea that management should focus on improving efficiency and productivity by breaking down tasks into small, repetitive steps. The author then discusses the human relations approach, which emerged in the 1930s and 1940s as a response to the limitations of the classical approach. This approach emphasised the importance of considering the needs and motivations of employees and the role of social dynamics within organisations. The chapter also covers the contingency approach, which emerged in the 1960s and emphasises the need to adapt management practices to each organisation’s specific context. This approach recognised that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to management and that different situations require different approaches. The author then introduces the concept of humanistic management, which emphasises the importance of considering management’s ethical and social dimensions. Humanistic management recognises that organisations are not just economic entities but also social entities that are responsible for contributing to society’s well-being. Overall, the chapter provides a useful overview of the evolution of management models and practices and highlights the importance of taking a humanistic approach to management to create sustainable and socially responsible organisations.