Political Science · Public Administration
UGC NET July 2018 Political Science
Who among the following has criticized classical theory as 'homely proverbs, myths, slogans and pompous identities'?
AW. F. Willoughby
BLuther Gulick
CHenry Fayol
DHerbert Simon ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Herbert Simon — Herbert Simon criticised classical theory as homely proverbs, myths, slogans and pompous identities, so the answer is Herbert Simon.
Explanation
★Herbert Simon criticised classical theory as homely proverbs, myths, slogans and pompous identities, so the answer is Herbert Simon.
★In 'Administrative Behavior' (1947) he argued the classical principles were unscientific and self-contradictory.
★He showed they came in opposing pairs, so for every principle an equally plausible counter-principle existed.
★He singled out the principles framed by Gulick and Urwick as vague and contradictory.
★Simon urged a decision-making science rooted in fact and value within the whole socio-psychological context.
★Willoughby and Gulick were classical writers who built such principles, so they are not the critics here.
★Henry Fayol also belonged to the classical school and gave principles of management, not this critique.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in