As part of the "classical management period," the approach that emphasized the role of mid- and senior-level managers in organizing rationally at a high level of organizational activity is known as:
A) Steele's lucidity theory
B) Fayol's administrative theory
C) Taylor's scientific management
D) Marx's theory of communal organization

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Fayol's administrative theory emphasized the role of mid- and senior-level managers in organizing rationally at a high level of organizational activity, including functions such as planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. This approach became popular during the classical management period, which focused on enhancing efficiency and productivity through standardized processes and hierarchies of authority. The other choices (A, C, and D) are different theories or approaches that do not specifically address the role of mid- and senior-level managers in organizing at a high level of organizational activity.

As Part of the "Classical Management Period," the Approach That