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Who is considered the "Father of Personnel Management"?

AHenry Fayol

BRobert Owen

CF.W. Taylor

DCharles Babbage

Answer:

B. Robert Owen

Read Explanation:

  • Robert Owen, a promoter of the cooperative and trade union movement in England, emphasized the importance of the human element in industry. He is recognized as the

  • Father of Personnel Management for his ideas on human relations, such as shorter working hours, housing facilities, and worker training.


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