| Dr. Glasser states,
"Absent mental impairment, human behavior is a matter of choice."
Organizations do not consist of brick and mortar; they consist of
human beings and their relationships. Understanding human behavior
is a prerequisite to leadership. Human behavior consists of four
components. The physiological and feeling components are involuntary.
The thinking and doing components are under our direct control.
Human behavior is driven by a core of basic needs:
- The need for power
is seen in our desire to exert ourselves over others, our environment
or the task at hand.
- The need to belong
is seen in our desired to be liked, loved and accepted. ·
- The need for freedom
is seen in our desire to express our thoughts and make choices
about our lives.
- The need to experience
fun is seen in the joy we find in simple play and the relationships
that bring us pleasure.
Adapted
from original source, © Mesa Public Schools 1997
Contact Dr. Frederic W. Skoglund: fskoglund@aol.com
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