Human Relations Theory by Keith DaviesTheories of Industrial Relations

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Manu Melwin JoyAssistant Professor

Ilahia School of Management Studies

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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.