General Studies · Administrative Thought
Regarding Herbert Simon's scholarly publications, the model of administrative man, and his critique of classical theory, which of the following statements are CORRECT? A. The work 'The New Science of Management Decision' was published in 1960, while 'Human Problem Solving' was published in 1972. B. Administrative man makes choices using simple rules-of-thumb that do not make impossible demands on the individual's capacity for thought. C. Objective rationality refers to behavior that is correct for maximizing given values in a given situation. D. Simon argued that the principles of the classical approach are scientifically valid and possess universal relevance for organizational analysis. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- 1A, B and C Only✓
- 2B, C and D Only
- 3A, C and D Only
- 4A, B and D Only
Correct answer
A, B and C Only
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