People and Organizations: Humanistic Management (2024) (Research Series on Responsible Enterprise Ecosystems)

By: Valeria Caggiano and Antonio Ragusa and Ema Di Petrillo

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Synopsis: In today's world, where the pursuit of profit often takes precedence over the well-being of people and the planet, humanistic management offers a refreshing and much-needed alternative. This book explores the concept of humanistic management as a model for organisations that emphasises individual freedom, dignity and ethics, and presents practical approaches and challenges for implementing it. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the humanistic management approach, exploring its values and principles, as well as the benefits it can bring to companies, employees and society as a whole. Through a combination of theory and case studies, the book offers insights into the cultural and behavioural changes required for organisations to adopt a humanistic approach to management. The book illustrates didactic experiments, social and territorial conjunctures, intellectual and moral postures. Whether you are a business leader, manager or management student, this book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to create a more sustainable and socially responsible organisation. With its clear and insightful analysis of humanistic management, it is sure to inspire and inform readers of all backgrounds and lifestyles.