The classical approaches as a whole were criticized because
A) they overemphasized the relationship between an organization and its external environment.
B) they assumed employees wanted to work and could direct and control themselves.
C) most managers were not trained in using the classical approaches.
D) they usually stressed one aspect of an organization or its employees at the expense of other considerations.
E) many aspects of a management decision could not be expressed through mathematical symbols and formulas.

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The classical approaches to management were criticized for focusing too narrowly on one aspect of organizations or their employees, often neglecting other important factors. This led to a lack of balance in understanding and managing organizational dynamics comprehensively.

The Classical Approaches as a Whole Were Criticized Because