The management attitude is also vital to the culture of a working environment, motivation, and success of any organization. The attitude of the manager will determine the perception that the teams have about their working environment, the engagement, and their productivity. The knowledge of the various management attitudes can assist companies to promote a better … Read more
Attitudes are important in determining our thoughts, feelings and behavior. Attitudes touch virtually every part of our lives whether it is having a preference towards one brand or another, a political ideology, or having an opinion towards a social issue. But, what creates the attitudes and what makes them change? This paper expounds on the … Read more
Human beings are social animals and most of our actions are determined by the groups that we identify with. It can be a team at work, a group of friends, an online community but group behavior has a significant impact on our decisions, attitudes, and actions. But what is group behavior and what are its … Read more
The modern business world is very dynamic and to succeed as a manager, technical skills are no longer sufficient. Although the hard skills, such as data analysis, financial planning, and project management cannot be underestimated, it is the soft skills, especially interpersonal skills that make great leaders. Interpersonal skills allow the managers to effectively communicate, … Read more
Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychological model that focuses on communication and social interactions. In management, it offers a valuable framework for understanding workplace dynamics, improving communication, and enhancing relationships. Have you ever asked yourself why you feel good after some conversations and exhausted after the other? Or why do some conflicts appear to be … Read more
In management, the leader should have self-awareness and good communication to ensure success in their leadership. The Johari Window is one of the potent tools that assist a person and teams in improving these abilities. This model was created by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in 1955 and is used to frame interpersonal relationship, self … Read more
Needs theory and theories are ubiquitous in the social sciences, particularly in psychology. These theories attempt to explain and predict human behavior by proposing underlying needs that motivate and direct people’s actions. What is it that motivates human beings? What is the point in trying to achieve success, relationships or self-development? Psychologist Abraham Maslow tried … Read more
Developed by Frederick Herzberg in the 1950s, Herzberg’s two-factor theory, also known as the motivator-hygiene theory, proposes that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction stem from two independent sets of factors: hygiene factors and motivators. So what makes employees do their best? Is it a mere paycheck or something more is involved? Psychologist Frederick Herzberg tried to … Read more
Motivation is a driving force behind human behavior, influencing how we set goals, work toward success, and interact with others. One of the most influential theories explaining motivation in the workplace is McClelland’s Theory of Needs, developed by psychologist David McClelland in the 1960s. Unlike other motivation theories (such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs), McClelland’s approach … Read more
Motivation is the unseen power that gives us the drive to do things, achieve targets and persevere. In either work environment, education, or personal life, what motivates people is very important to leaders, managers, or individuals. Psychologists and researchers have come up with a number of theories over the years to elaborate and explain motivation … Read more