Limitations of Human Relation Theory

Human resources have been recognizes in human relations theory. The

belief in human relations theory is each individual is special and the way
of he or she works is determines by their own attitude and behaviour.
This theory is against the thought that monetary is the factor that people
can stimulate automatically. Human relations theory did not succeed in
establishing new concepts even though the theory was one of the
greatest advances in management. The limitations of Human Relation
Theory are; first, the Human Relations theorists are of the notion that
people would perform efficiency by removing fear. This notion is
criticizing the expectation that workers can motivated to work out of fear.
The significant contribution have been made by human relations
approach at a time is when it was generally being expect that workers
have to be forced to work. Up to now, this theory has only little say about
positive motivation among workers. Human Relations theorists have
been generalized the positive motivation aspect. Secondly, focus on
work is one of the aspects which does not provide in the theory.
Interpersonal relations and on the informal group being emphasizes
more in this theory. As a result, this approach believe kind of work the
workers does is not influence her or his behaviour, attitudes and
efficiency but it was being affect by his relation with his fellow-workers.
Lastly, Human Relation does not understand the economic implication of
organizational problems. Hence, most of the principle recommend was
not suit in organizational context. This theory also have tendency to be
doubtful. It emphasizes on giving the workers a sense of responsibility
rather than telling them what their responsibilities are. These Human
Relations theory has brought significant contributions to the field of
management. It contributes useful instruction in how employer can
understand their employees and manage them. It also states that in
managing the workforce effectively, attitudes and behaviour is important.
While building of management is to be built, Human Relations theory
has been one of the important foundations. The theory of Human
Relations has its limitations too even though its has carry out great
perception. This theory focuses more on the informal group and is very
doubtful about the positive motivation aspects.