Maslow on Management

Author: Abraham Maslow
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Abraham Maslow is the patriarch of humanistic psychology, who redefined psychology and, in the third wave of psychology, sought to bring all of humanity back into the realm of science. His most famous theories—hierarchy of needs, self-actualization, peak experiences, etc.—are well-known and have become an indispensable part of modern psychology. This book is Maslow's work challenging the management masters of the 1960s in the United States. At that time, management masters such as Drucker and McGreggor focused their attention on industrial workplaces, with few paying attention to the human factor. Maslow was among the first to recognize this issue. He said, "The industrial field might serve as a new laboratory for psychodynamic research, advanced human development research, and human thought ecology research." In this book, Maslow elaborates on the application of his famous theories in management, as well as his psychological reflections on economics and management. Throughout the book, Maslow continually addresses two questions: What kind of society can human nature allow? What kind of human nature can society allow to exist? His views are highly disruptive, penetrating, and accurately predictive. Some of his reflections on economics and management are also quite fascinating, offering a fresh perspective. Abraham Maslow is the patriarch of humanistic psychology, who redefined psychology and, in the third wave of psychology, sought to bring all of humanity back into the realm of science. His most famous theories—hierarchy of needs, self-actualization, peak experiences, etc.—are well-known and have become an indispensable part of modern psychology. This book is Maslow's work challenging the management masters of the 1960s in the United States. At that time, management masters such as Drucker and McGreggor focused their attention on industrial workplaces, with few paying attention to the human factor. Maslow was among the first to recognize this issue. He said, "The industrial field might serve as a new laboratory for psychodynamic research, advanced human development research, and human thought ecology research." In this book, Maslow elaborates on the application of his famous theories in management, as well as his psychological reflections on economics and management. Throughout the book, Maslow continually addresses two questions: What kind of society can human nature allow? What kind of human nature can society allow to exist? His views are highly disruptive, penetrating, and accurately predictive. Some of his reflections on economics and management are also quite fascinating, offering a fresh perspective.