Neoclassical School

July 28th, 2012 Neoclassical School

The inspiration of the neoclassical school of management thought were the Hawthorne studies. As a reaction to schools of classical theory which over-emphasized the mechanical and physiological characters of management, came up the schools of neoclassical theory with more human oriented approach and emphasis on time needs, drives, behaviors and attitudes of individuals.

Main groups of neoclassical management school

1. Human relations school

2. Behavioural School