Elton Mayo

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Elton Mayo could be referred to as the father of behavioral management. However, when Mayo created this theory it was originally known as human relations (Bruce & Nyland 2011). Human relations stemmed directly from the way industry treated humans, almost as if they were machinery. Mayo’s theory evolved around the social aspects of people’s lives and how they have a pertinent role in production (Bruce & Nyland 2011). Throughout the article, the authors examine how Mayo found his way into the industry, and conclude that it was through his powerful and influential relationships, such as JDR Jr (Bruce & Nyland 2011). Kyle Bruce is a Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University, Australia and Chris Nyland is a Professor of International Business also at Monash University. Nyland recently investigated the economic, social, and business effects of globalization, while Bruce has published several papers on Scientific Management and Human Relations (Bruce & Nyland 2011).

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