Rensis Likert

Rensis Likert ( /ˈlɪkərt/ LIK-ərt) (5 August 1903–3 September 1981) was an American educator and organizational psychologist best known for his research on management styles. He is also famous for developing the Likert Scale, a psychometric scale commonly involved in research using questionnaires and the linking pin model. Likert was known for his support of interdisciplinary collaborations and emphasis on using social science research to effect positive change.