In the context of contemporary approaches to management, research on sociotechnical systems theory was a precursor to the total quality management (TQM) movement.

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Research on sociotechnical systems theory in the 1950s and 1960s laid the foundation for the TQM movement in the 1980s and 1990s. Both approaches emphasize the importance of considering both technical and social factors in organizational design and management.

In the Context of Contemporary Approaches to Management, Research on Sociotechnical