Question

Which historical period saw the development of a formal theory of management become "absolutely necessary" due to the complex structure of industry following the Industrial Revolution?

• A. The Pre-scientific management period
• B. The Classical Theory period
• C. The Modern Theory period
• D. The Neo-classical Theory period

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Classical Theory period

• With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, the structure of industry became complex , and the development of a formal theory of management became "absolutely necessary". This set the stage for the pioneers of modern management thought and the beginning of the Classical Theory.