About Administrative Theory : in the 19th century, America was undergoing rapid growth and expansion. Midwestern and western lands were sparsely inhabited and contained large quantities of untapped minerals, forest reserves, and fertile farmland. As the population moved westward, new markets were opened for enterprises, and the need for power, transportation, and communication became critical. With the development of rail systems and the establishment of telegraph lines, entrepreneurial activity was abundant and highly competitive. The need to develop management techniques that would integrate technology, materials, and worker activities in a productive and efficient manner was a central concern during this period. Because of these events in the United States and the impact of the Industrial Revolution in Europe, classical management theory evolved in an effort to develop techniques that would solve problems of organizational efficiency in the production of goods and services.

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