Question

Management Thinkers like Elton Mayo, Abraham Maslow are associated with which approach of management?

• A. Classical Approach
• B. Neo-Classical Approach
• C. Contemporary Approach
• D.

Hint:

Remember: The Neo-Classical Approach shifted focus from structure to people—Mayo and Maslow pioneered human relations in management.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Neo-Classical Approach to management focuses on the human aspect of organizations. Thinkers like Elton Mayo, who led the Hawthorne Studies, and Abraham Maslow, known for his Hierarchy of Needs theory, emphasized motivation, leadership, communication, and employee behavior—key aspects ignored by the classical approach.

• Elton Mayo introduced the importance of social relations and employee morale in productivity.
• Abraham Maslow highlighted the psychological and social needs of workers, proposing a hierarchy of needs influencing motivation.

Explanation of Other Options:

• (A) Classical Approach: Focuses on organizational structure, division of labor, and efficiency, not human behavior.
• (C) Contemporary Approach: Refers to modern integrative views like systems and contingency theories.
• (D) Early Practices: Refers to ancient or early managerial practices before formal theory evolved.