Likert's Principle of Supportive Relationships

1. Likert’s Principle of Supportive Relationships By: Janice Miksch

2. Dr Rensis Likert Professor at the University of Michigan Developed the principle of supportive relationships in 1961 Developed four systems of management Is best known for producing a survey scale known as the Likert Scale

3. All interactions in an organization should support individual self worth and importance Emphasis should be put on supportive relationships within work groups Open communication Principle of Supportive Relationships

4. System I System II System III System IV Four Management Systems Exploitative/ Authoritative Benevolent/ Authoritative Consultative Participative

5. System I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09gzcXcux6U angry boss System II schrute bucks System III dilbert System IV best example of teamwork

6. System IV is considered to be the most productive and ideal in work settings. This system has been shown to result in more loyalty, better production, higher motivation, and more profit than the other systems This is also the hardest system to achieve

8. Had little motivation from organizing committee

9. Not enough communicationNorthwest Social Forum Possible Improvements Participants are given rewards for accomplishing goals Planning committee involves participants in decision making Participants are involved in networking groups to promote open communication