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.

1. Human Relations Theory by Keith Davies
Theories of Industrial Relations

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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Human Relations Theory by Keith Davies
• Human relations
approach highlights
certain policies and
techniques to improve
employee morale,
efficiency and job
satisfaction.

6. 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.

7. 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.