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human relations theory  

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  • Over the 20th century, the traditional mechanisms of negative control have become less and less effective. The alienation of employees because of a work organization based on monotonous, individualized, and nonmeaningful tasks brought about a phenomenon of absenteeism, staff turnover, and reduced productivity. [Source: Sociology of Work: An Encyclopedia; Human Relations Theory]

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