NEED OF THE THEORY Because of weaknesses in the assumptions of the classical school.

. The classical school emphasized efficiency, process, and principles but disregarded important aspects of organizational life, particularly related to human behavior. Thus, th e Behavioral Theory of Management was introduced.

Contributories' to the Theory The study began in 1924 and continued through the early 1930s. A variety of rese archers participated in the studies, including Clair Turner, Fritz J. Roethlisbe rger, and Elton Mayo. Best-known contributors include Mary Parker Follett, Chest er Barnard, Abraham Maslow, Kurt Lewin, Renais Likert, and Keith Davis.

The Theory Contains: 1. Developing Human relations. 2. Understanding of human behavior at work. 3. It aims at motivation, conflict resolution, expectations, group dynamics and impro ved productivity. 4. Motivating Employees. Thus the theory is all about HUMAN RELATIONS.

ASPECTS OF THE THEORY. There are mainly two different aspects of theory. They are: 1. HUMAN RELATIONS. 2. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE.

HUMAN RELATIONS The Study of human Relation began by the Hawthorne Experiments in 1924 and conti nued through the early 1930s. A group of experiments were conducted. This was do ne to know the behavior of the employees at work. EXPREMENT CONDUCTED: 1. Wester n Electric co. Ltd

2. Experiment conducted by Harvard researchers Mayo and F. J. Roethlisberger. RE SULTS OF THE THEORY. They found that: 1. Workers' attitudes are associated with its productivity. 2. Style of supervision is an important factor in increasing w orkers' job satisfaction

3. If worker needs were satisfied, the workers would in turn be more productive. Thus, the human relations school focuses on issues of communication, leadership, motivation and group behavior.

2. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE. Behavioral science and the study of organizational behavior emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. It focused on applying conceptual and analytical tools to the proble m of understanding and predicting behavior in the workplace.

 Abraham Maslow, a practicing psychologist, developed one of the most widely reco gnized need theories, a theory of motivation based upon a consideration of human needs . His theory of human needs had three assumptions: Human needs are never completely satisfied. Human behavior is purposeful and is motivated by the need for satisfaction. Needs can be classified according to a hierarchical structure of importance, from the lowest to highest.

 Physiological needs. Maslow grouped all physical needs necessary for maintaining basic human wellbeing, such as food and drink, into this category Safety needs. These needs include the need for basic security, stability, protection, and fre edom from fear. Belonging and love needs. After the physical and safety needs ar e satisfied and are no longer motivators, the need for belonging and love emerge s as a primary motivator. The individual strives to establish meaningful relatio nships with significant others.

 Esteem needs. An individual must develop selfconfidence and wants to achieve sta tus, reputation, fame, and glory. Self-actualization needs. Assuming that all th e previous needs in the hierarchy are satisfied, an individual feels a need to f ind himself. Thus the behavioral science school has contributed to the study of management through its focus on personality, attitudes, values, motivation, grou p behavior, leadership, communication, and conflict, among other issues

Thus the BEHAVIORAL THEORY OF MANAGEMENT is all about developing and improving H uman Relations. CONCLUSION