Question

Consider the following statements:
1. Through the Hawthorne Studies, Elton Mayo could support Mary Parker Follett's theory that the lack of attention to human relationships was a major flaw in other management theories.
2. The book - The Human Problems of an industrialised Civilisation, was written by Mary Parker Follett.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1

The book - The Human Problems of an Industrialised Civilisation, was written by Elton Mayo. He was an Australian born psychologist, industrial researcher, and an organizational theorist. Moreover, through his Hawthorne Studies, Elton Mayo could support Mary Parker Follett's theory that the lack of human relationships was a major flaw in other management theories.

Thus, the correct answer is A.