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Statement I: The classical theory of administration emphasizes structure and formal organization.

Statement II: It completely ignores human factors in organizational functioning.

ABoth statements are correct

BBoth statements are incorrect

COnly Statement I is correct

DOnly Statement II is correct

Answer:

A. Both statements are correct

Read Explanation:

  • Classical theory focuses on hierarchy and structure, and it did overlook human elements—later addressed by behavioral theorists.


Related Questions:

David Easton’s premises for Behaviouralism emphasize:

I. Verification, requiring knowledge acceptance only if it can be empirically tested.

II. Systematisation, viewing research and theory-building as mutually exclusive endeavors.

III. Values, demanding that empirical explanation must inherently carry ethical judgments.

Which of the following is correct?

Consider the following statements about the scope of administration:
i. Administration is a universal process applicable in both governmental and non-governmental settings.
ii. Public administration differs from private administration based on the institutional context in which it operates.
iii. Administration, according to Luther Gulick, is limited to theoretical planning without practical execution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): Private administration focuses on profit as its primary objective.
Reason (R): Public administration’s objectives are often measurable in monetary terms and checked by accountancy methods.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.

  4. (A) and (R) are false.

The "I" in Systems Theory represents which process?

Which ofthe following situations BEST reflects the principle of "Unity of Command"?