The human relations movement was critical of

A) bureaucracy.
B) participative management.
C) open communication.
D) decentralized controls.
E) flexible management systems.

Human Relations Movement

A critique of classical management and bureaucracy that advocated management styles that were more participative and oriented toward employee needs.

Bureaucracy

Max Weber’s ideal type of organization that included a strict chain of command, detailed rules, high specialization, centralized power, and selection and promotion based on technical competence.