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Chapter 1, Problem 10DQ
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To determine:
The reasons for which the M.P Follett's ideas are appreciated more in the current business world whilst it was ignored by management scholars back in her era.
Introduction:
M P Follett was known as the "Mother of Modern Management", who was an American social theorist who came up with management theories which are coming to light in the modern world. She gave importance on 'powering with' the employees rather than 'powering over' them, which related much more to modern day business structures as opposed to the traditional structures.
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