Maslow on Management

摘要: A seminal work onhuman behavior in the workplace-now completely updated The pioneer behind hierarchy of needs and concept self-actualization, Dr. Abraham Maslow was-and is-one world's most esteemed experts on human motivation. However, while perhaps famous for his area humanistic psychology, legacy encompasses much more, extending into realms business management. Having explored studied relationship between situation, translated science mind art management=an important interpretation first published far-sighted treatise, Eupsychian Management, whose impact continues to be felt today. Now, this has been updated, primed introduce new readers to-and reacquaint old admirers with-what some have called renowned psychologist's best book. Bringing perspective lasting Maslow's groundbreaking principles, Management illustrates how they withstood test time become integral components current management practices, such as continuous improvement, Theory X, empowerment. Offering insight using these other tools effectively tackle present-day situations, from heightened competitiveness globalization emerging technologies, covers a wealth timeless topics, including: Self-actualization-the freedom effectuate one's own ideas, try things out, make decisions, mistakes Synergy-what is beneficial individual everyone; success should not occur at expense others; align organizational goals with personal goals Enlightened policy-assume that all your people impulse achieve; everyone prefers prime mover rather than passive helper; wants feel important, needed, useful, successful, proud; there no dominance-subordination hierarchy. To complement original writings demonstrate forward-thinking ideas are being played out today's world, features interviews Perot Systems Chairman Mort Meyerson, Non-Linear founder Andrew Kay, Esalen Institute Michael Murphy, prominent figures who provide incisive commentary subjects ranging creativity leadership lessons digital age. Epitomizing genius its author embodying elegant ruminations, still it was when appeared. true classic, essential reading managers.