(Based on Davis and Newstrom, 1993, pp. 10-16; Dicaprio, 1994, pp 279-281)
Thanks to the work of Mary Parker Follet and other pioneers of the humanistic approach in organizations, the ARH has taken a marked trend towards a genuine concern for people, as complete and capable human beings.
Humanism, in general, is a philosophical-theoretical current that highlights the belief in the capacity of each human being and at the same time the responsibility for their actions, in addition to considering the sociocultural factor as a great influential in the formation of personality and personality. human conduct.
Some of the humanistic considerations useful for any administrator are:
- Human behavior in organizations must be understood as the dynamic set of relationships that are established between human nature and the nature of organizations.
- The nature of people include:
a. Individual differences: People have a lot in common, but each person in the world is different in many other ways. These differences are more substantial than superficial. The conception of these differences between each human being comes from Psychology.b. The person as a whole: No organization should claim only to make use of the capacities (intellectual and physical) of people for job success. As complete human beings, people cannot disconnect from their own traits (their emotions, values, beliefs, problems, etc.) to perform only a certain function or task at work.c. Motivated behavior: The consideration, study and promotion of motivation is essential for business efficiency and effectiveness. Even if a company has the highest technology, equipment and financial resources, it will not be successful without a trained and motivated staff.d. Value of the person as a worthy human being: People should be treated differently from how the other resources of the organization are managed. People want and deserve respectful and dignified treatment regardless of their position in the organizational structure.
- Nature of organizations: Companies as profit-making social organizations fulfill a mission and must be founded with a social vision. Organizations as social systems are constantly changing and have a determining influence on human development and behavior.
- The ARH based on a humanistic philosophy must emphasize and enrich the personal and professional development and growth of the people who work in a company to achieve their individual goals and personally commit to the organizational goals.
- The responsibility and contribution of each employee in solving problems should also be promoted, since all people are capable of analyzing, interpreting and evaluating situations.
- The role of superiors, administrators and managers in a company must be essentially supportive and provide the necessary conditions for the growth and optimal performance of human resources.