Activists in a large city join forces to create a new organization with the goal of preserving landmark buildings that have historical importance.At first,the organization functions democratically,but over time it is taken over by three people.These leaders establish a bureaucratic structure that helps them to maintain control of the organization.These developments can be best explained by
A)Parkinson's law.
B)the Peter principle.
C)the iron law of oligarchy.
D)the scientific management approach.

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The iron law of oligarchy states that in any organization, even those with democratic ideals, power will eventually become concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. This is exactly what happens in the scenario described, as the leaders of the organization establish a bureaucratic structure that helps them maintain control. Parkinson's law, the Peter principle, and scientific management approach are not relevant in this context.

Activists in a Large City Join Forces to Create a New