The human relations movement during the 1960s and 1970s challenged the idea that the job of management was to manipulate workers for the benefit of organizations.

The human relations movement during the 1960s and 1970s emphasized that management should focus on building positive relationships with employees and promoting their well-being, rather than solely focusing on organizational goals. This movement challenged the traditional notion that workers were simply a means to an end and advocated for a more humanistic approach to management.