What are the four hypotheses of human nature in management?

The main contents of the four theories of human nature hypothesis:

(A) the "economic man" hypothesis

The hypothesis of "economic man" is a kind of human nature view of traditional managers represented by Taylor. The hypothesis of "economic man" holds that the purpose of all human actions is to pursue material interests and satisfy their own private interests to the greatest extent, and work is to obtain the greatest economic reward.

(B) the "social person" hypothesis

The hypothesis of "social man" was put forward by Professor Mayo of Harvard University. This hypothesis holds that good interpersonal relationship is the decisive factor to arouse people's enthusiasm for production, and the purpose of people's work is to meet their own psychological needs.

"Self-fulfilling person" hypothesis

The so-called self-realization means that everyone needs to exert their potential and show their talents. Only when people's potential is fully exerted and displayed can people feel the greatest satisfaction.

"Complex people" hypothesis

People have individual differences, and different people are different in all aspects; A person will behave differently at different ages, times and places. People's needs and potentials change with age, knowledge, status and interpersonal relationship.

The Significance of the Hypothesis of "Complex Man"

1, people's needs are diverse.

2. People have various needs and motivations at the same time.

As the working and living conditions are constantly changing, people will constantly generate new demands and motivations.

4. A person working in different units or different departments of the same unit will have different needs.

5. Because people have different needs and abilities, they will have different reactions to different management methods.