The following statements are accurate descriptions of the evolution of the scientific study of organizations EXCEPT: A) the early focus of the systematic study of management was on physical working conditions, principles of administration, and principles of industrial engineering. B) as management research progressed, emphasis was placed on the human factor with respect to individual attitudes, group dynamics, and relationships between managers and workers. C) organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding individuals and groups in organizations. D) organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding the performance implications of organizational processes, systems, and structures. E) the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18^th century.

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The statement "the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18^th century" is not accurate. The early focus of the systematic study of management was already on principles of administration and industrial engineering in the early 20th century, before the emphasis on the human factor.

The Following Statements Are Accurate Descriptions of the Evolution of the Scientific