Megan, a manager in a soda company, believes that the classical approach to management will help her schedule her employees' tasks and handle people better. But using only the classical approach may not be an ideal approach because ________.
A) exact scientific knowledge of what could be done by a worker is substituted for opinion
B) the scientific approach has proven to be ineffective in increasing production
C) it is concerned with the entire range of managerial performance and not just the job design
D) it does not adequately emphasize the human variables in the production process
E) it does not have a "one best way" approach to management problems

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The classical approach to management focuses on task efficiency and does not give enough importance to human factors such as motivation and employee satisfaction. This can lead to a lack of morale among employees and a decrease in overall productivity. Therefore, using only the classical approach may not be an ideal approach.

Megan, a Manager in a Soda Company, Believes That the Classical