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Principles of Management - The Evolution of Management Thought

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Study GuidePrinciples of Management–The Evolution ofManagement Thought1 Behavioral Management Theory1.1 Why Behavioral Management Theory DevelopedAs management research moved forward in the 20th century, researchers began to notice somethingimportant: traditional, orclassical, management theories did not fully explain how people actuallybehave at work. These earlier theories focused mainly on efficiency, structure, and rules. They paidvery little attention toemployee motivation, feelings, or behavior.Because of this gap, a new way of thinking emerged. This approach, known asbehavioralmanagement theory, focused on the human side of organizations. It grew out of the idea thatunderstanding people—how they think, feel, and interact—could lead to better management andhigher productivity.The Human Relations MovementBehavioral management theory is often called thehuman relations movement. This is because itemphasizes the importance of human relationships in the workplace. Behavioral theorists believedthat productivity improves when managers understand factors such as:•Motivation•Expectations•Conflict•Group behaviorUnlike earlier views, employees were no longer seen as machines or tools. Instead, they were viewedasindividuals,valuable resources, andassetswho could grow and develop.Several key researchers and experiments helped shape this theory.

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Texas A&M University
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Principles of Management
Subject
Management

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