Under classical management theory, comprehensive analysis of management concerns the entire range of managerial performance. The primary contributor to this category was ________.
A) Henri Fayol
B) Frederick W. Taylor
C) Henry L. Gantt
D) Frank Gilbreth
E) Ludwig von Bertalanffy

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Henri Fayol is considered the primary contributor to classical management theory and his work covered a comprehensive analysis of management concerns, including functions of management, principles of organization, and management processes. Taylor, Gantt, and Gilbreth were also prominent contributors to classical management theory, but their work was more focused on specific areas such as scientific management, work incentives, and time and motion studies. Ludwig von Bertalanffy is associated with systems theory, which emerged as a later development in management theory.

Under Classical Management Theory, Comprehensive Analysis of Management Concerns the Entire