What statement reflects the change from early management theory to current theory?

A) There has been a shift from how workers could perform more efficiently to the human element through behavior sciences.
B) There has been a shift from why workers perform to how much they can produce.
C) The shift occurred within the past few years in the millennium.
D) The shift occurred because there was too much focus on the behavioral sciences and needed to place the focus back on production.

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Lidia Curtean · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Early management theory primarily focused on optimizing work processes and productivity, often at the expense of considering the workers' well-being or motivations. Current management theory, however, has increasingly incorporated insights from behavioral sciences, emphasizing the importance of understanding the human elements such as motivation, team dynamics, and leadership in improving organizational performance.

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