As early as the $1920$s$,$ Mary Parker Follett:

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argued for using the one$-$best way to perform tasks.

suggested that managers could accomplish more through others by viewing them as selfenergized, committed, responsible, and creative beings.

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advocated a "push" rather than "pull" strategy to improve employee performance.

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focused on the importance of using high$-$quality raw material to increase productivity. $q,$

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advised managers to motivate job performance instead of merely demanding it$.$