Humane Orientation

 

"Humane orientation" is defined as "the degree to which an organization or society encourages and rewards individuals for being fair, altruistic, friendly, generous, caring, and kind to others" . The characteristics of societies that have high and low humane orientation include the following:

 

HIGH HUMANE ORIENTATION societies have characteristics such as...

• The interests of others are important.

• People are motivated primarily by a need for belonging and affiliation.

• Members of society are responsible for promoting the well-being of others.

• Child labor is limited by public sanctions.

• People are urged to be sensitive to all forms of racial discrimination.

LOW HUMANE ORIENTATION societies have characteristics such as...

• One's own self-interest is important.

• People are motivated primarily by a need for power and material possessions.

• The state provides social and economic support for individuals' well-being.

• Child labor is an issue of low importance.

• People are not sensitive to all forms of racial discrimination.