Political Science · Public Administration
UGC NET June 2019 Political Science
Which one of the following theories is known as the traditional theory?
AOrganisation theory ✓ Correct
BHuman relations theory
CScientific management theory
DBureaucratic theory
Correct answer: (A) Organisation theory — Organisation theory is known as the traditional theory, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Organisation theory is known as the traditional theory, so that is the answer.
★The traditional or classical theory treats the organisation as a formal structure.
★It focuses on the framework through which administrative objectives are carried out.
★It largely overlooks the human side, leaving that to personnel specialists.
★It is a broad umbrella that takes in bureaucracy, scientific management and the division of labour.
★Human relations theory came later as a reaction, stressing the social and emotional side of work.
★Scientific management and bureaucratic theory are strands within this tradition rather than the umbrella term itself.
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