Taylor's theory is criticized because it
A) ignored job-related social and psychological factors by emphasizing only money as a worker incentive.
B) was vested in too many people.
C) was too simplistic to be applicable to the real world.
D) treated the principles as universal truths for management.
E) promoted a unity of interest between employees and management.

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Taylor's theory, also known as scientific management, is criticized for only focusing on financial incentives and ignoring job-related social and psychological factors that influence worker behavior and productivity. This limited view of motivation has been shown to be insufficient to fully understand human behavior in the workplace.

Taylor's Theory Is Criticized Because It