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... > social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization studies encyc > approaches to organization theory > classical management
... > social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization studies encyc > approaches to management theory > classical management

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classical management  

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  • Classical management is a term most notably used by James March and Herbert Simon to refer to texts on comprehensive principles of general management dating from the early to mid-20th century. They referenced this work in proposing a new “organization theory.” Key authors frequently referenced in this classical tradition include Henri Fayol, Oliver Sheldon, Lyndall Urwick, Luther Gulick, Mary Parker Follett, and James Mooney. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Classical Management]

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