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Chapter 2
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0908-7.ch002
ABSTRACT
The study focuses on the importance of human relations and why employee relations should be given
importance in the aviation industry. In this context, first of all, information is included about the changes
in the perspective of human beings throughout the development of management thought. Information
about the service profit chain and employee service quality model in organizations is included. In em-
ployee relations management, the concept of the internal customer and its importance are emphasized,
and the hierarchical process of the internal customer concept is included. Information is provided on
what organizational managers should do to improve employee relations, ensure employee satisfaction,
and retain employees. The strategic importance of employee relations for organizations is revealed by
including the results of previous research on employee satisfaction and relations. Various suggestions
are included for the development and sustainability of employee relations management in the aviation
industry.
INTRODUCTION
Establishing relationships is the most basic human need. Other people’s presence, interest, and support
constitute the essence of relationships. Quality relationships enable people to develop. It also strengthens
people’s sense of meaning, purpose, and belonging (Doğan, 2005). Human relations provide information
on topics such as what a person is, how a person acts, the reasons for a person’s behavior and actions,
and how to benefit from other people in the best way. Having healthy relationships in business life, as
well as in social life, is very important. Relationship management provides significant benefits for both
organizations and employees. Joint effort in organizations is indispensable for a job to be done. Joint
efforts are possible with healthy relationships (Karavardar, 2012). Establishing and maintaining sincere
Employee Relations
Management in Aviation
Fatma Gül Karaçelebi
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8165-0491
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi, Turkey