Abstract
In contrast to the manufacturing economy where the focus is primarily placed on the man-machine interface, social relationships are important building blocks in the service economy. Hence, identifyig the factors leading to creation, development, and maintenance of positive social relationships within the context of leadership is an important consideration. In this paper, a lecture covers the nature of social relationships and the related determinants (including trust, care, and respect) are outlined. Through this lecture, students can develop the ability to identify the characteristics and determinants of positive social relationships, appreciate the importance of positive relationships to service leaders, and evaluate one’s social relationships. Students are also encouraged to explore other ways to improve their social relationship qualities.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2015
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2015-0454
Funding Information
The Service Leadership research project at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is financially supported by the Victor and William Fung Foundation.
Repository Citation
Shek, Daniel T. L. and Lin, Jocelyn L., "Factors Leading to the Creation, Development, and Maintenance of Positive Social Relationship" (2015). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 201.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pediatrics_facpub/201
Notes/Citation Information
Published in International Journal on Disability and Human Development, v. 14, no. 4, p. 333-342.
© 2015 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston
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