Fayol's principles of classical organizational theory include:
A) a concern for human motives like Mayo's Hawthorne studies.
B) a focus on maximum efficiency through the selection and training of employees.
C) the empowerment of employees through the elimination of the chain-of-command and increased participation.
D) a division of labor, permitting people to specialize in those jobs they do best.

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Fayol's principles include a division of labor, which refers to the specialization of tasks and job roles. Fayol believed that this would increase efficiency and productivity within organizations by allowing individuals to focus on their specific skills and strengths. Choice A is incorrect as Fayol's principles do not focus on human motives like Mayo's Hawthorne studies. Choice B is incorrect as while Fayol did believe in maximizing efficiency, it was not solely through selection and training of employees. Choice C is incorrect as Fayol believed in a clear chain of command and hierarchy within organizations, not the elimination of it.

Fayol's Principles of Classical Organizational Theory Include