The Future of Education
The Future of Humanistic Management (in Higher Education)
Michael D. Santonino III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University College of Business - Worldwide (United States)
Abstract
Does humanistic managers exist in higher education (or any other industry for that matter)? How to create a genuine social sustainability way of life as a humanistic manager? The humanistic manager is sociable, community-aware, and well-informed about promoting holistic human well-being. There is a need for new research in the practical ways to carry out humanistic management (Melé, 2003). Yet, those who oppose humanism do so for reasons far less insidious than an ambivalence towards notions of the common good (Chatelier, 2012). A supervisor with good human relational skills who can communicate effectively can develop genuine and trusting relationships that sustain a department and motivate workers to go above and beyond (Santonino & Villa, 2017). Florence, listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site for its role in the development of Humanism is an ideal resource to draw upon for the epistemological challenge for humanistic management (Korey, 2017).
This presentation highlights the role of the humanistic manager in organizations that build a sustainable future for all stakeholders, the managerial implications of humanistic managers and outlines the best practices for humanistic managers. To understand the practical challenges faced by humanistic-oriented managers, I rely on data collected on observational field trips in Florence, Italy through the novelty and richness of images and spontaneous conversations.
Keywords: humanistic manager; humanistic management; UNESCO; Florence; sustainability.
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