From a human resource development viewpoint, we assume that work is not inherently distasteful, that employees want to contribute to meaningful goals that they have helped to establish, and that most employees can exercise far more creative, responsible self-direction and self-control than their jobs (or managers) demand. There are no bad employees, but there are those who are unsuitable or less suitable for certain jobs or environments. People work well if they have the abilities, aptitudes, attitudes, interests, and temperament that make them most suitable to perform a job. Therefore, a managers basic responsibility is to make the best use of untapped human resources. He/she should create an environment in which all employees can contribute to the limits of their ability, and he/she should encourage full participation on important matters, continually broadening subordinates self-direction and self-control.

What is your reaction to this statement? In your experience, do managers subscribe to this perspective? What behaviors has (have) your manager(s) shown to either support or dispute this viewpoint?