Description
Hardcover is in good condition with minor scuffs and a slight lean to the spine. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This vintage hardcover edition of “Supervisors Guide to Human Relations” by Earle S. Hannaford, Ph.D., offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving field of industrial psychology and management theory in the mid-20th century. Published during a period of rapid economic growth and changing workforce dynamics, this guide aimed to equip supervisors with practical strategies for fostering productive relationships and effective communication within their teams. Hannaford’s insights, rooted in his academic expertise, reflect the growing recognition of the human element’s crucial role in organizational success. For collectors, this copy represents a piece of business history, capturing the era’s efforts to humanize the workplace and optimize employee engagement. Readers will appreciate Hannaford’s accessible writing style as he navigates the delicate balance between authority and empathy, a hallmark of progressive management philosophies of the time.
