Explain to the newly appointed managers at Apple, the benefits of the human relations approach and the contributions of Mary Parker Follett, Elton Mayo and Douglas McGregor. Elaborate on how Apple can effectively apply these contributions in a beneficial way

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Apple Inc. is the well-known company that sells many of the electronics the world uses today. A few of these well-known
products are the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac computers. Apple’s current mission statement is, “Apple designs Macs,
the best personal computers in the world. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online
store. Apple had reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store.
The Human Relations Approach of Apple Inc. has helped them grow. The Human Relations Approach is the idea that
employees are more motivated to do work when they are given praise, a feeling of achievement or accomplishment,
when they feel like they belong, and are given financial reward. If a worker views their work to have significance and is
encouraged to be active and productive then the quality of his or her work will be higher. The theory also states that
people want to be apart of a group that is supportive and wants to bring growth to its members (Perry, 2011).
The relationships between employees and employers and co-workers are essential when it comes to getting things
done. This is how business works. If there were no positive human relations then projects wouldn’t get done, new ideas
wouldn’t be formed and there would be no motivation. The workplace needs to be engaging and stable and human
relations brings this into that space. It is crucial to give employees the satisfaction of their work being done well and
that it is valued. This increases their motivation and productivity. When the employer recognizes the value and needs of
an employee it goes a long way. The building of relationships needs to be active inside of an organization because they
bring motivation and creativity.
The general atmosphere in an organization and the attitude of the management usually determines the performance
level of its employees. If employees are building friendships with one another then the atmosphere will be happy and
inviting, resulting in productivity. Human relations are important because relationships stem communication and
communication brings forth success. Communication is the main component of a positive work environment (Kumar,
n.d.).

 

 

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Explain to the newly appointed managers at Apple, the benefits of the human relations approach and the
contributions of Mary Parker Follett, Elton Mayo and Douglas McGregor. Elaborate on how Apple can
effectively apply these contributions in a beneficial way

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