This activity is important because the human relations perspective recognizes the complexity of human behavior and social relationships in organizations. Classic research in this area provides the underpinning for many modern management practices.

The goal of this exercise is to have you evaluate the contributions and effectiveness of different aspects of the human relations perspective.

Read the case and answer the question that follow.

Zillions is a multinational parent corporation that owns many well$-$known consumer brands in many different product lines, including fashion, cosmetics$,$ watches, toys, household cleaning supplies, gardening supplies, and small appliances. The company's CEO, who is well$-$schooled in management theory, believes strongly in the human relations perspective of management.

The toys division of Zillions has been having trouble in recent years. Cheap imported toys from China have flooded the U$.$S$.$ market, and many retail outlets have been asking Zillions for deep discounts to stock its toys. Zillions' CEO needs to conduct a deep analysis of the toy division's revenues and costs, and he needs to determine if Zillions should consider selling its toy division. He decides to consult the work of Mary Parker Follet to aid in$\text{'}$ his research. How do you evaluate his decision?

Multiple Choice $$

Consulting the work of Mary Parker Follet is not advisable here because her work focused on the importance of cooperation among employes, not on reves and costs.