The history of Human Resources Management goes back to the late $19$th century and early $20$th century. After reading the assignment links about this history be ready to discuss some of these readings with a post to the discussion providing your thoughts about the various readings:

What do you think of the benefits and drawbacks of the Scientific Management theory and the Behavioral Theory.

Which ones do you think work the best in today's workforce?

What other ideas you might have about these early designers of management?

What are your thoughts about the Hawthorn Effect?