SUMMARY: Elton Mayo could be called the father of behavioral management. However, when Mayo created this theory, it was originally known as human relations (Bruce & Nyland 2011). The human relationships came directly from the way the industry treated human beings, almost as if they were machines. Mayo theory evolved around the social aspects of people's lives and how they play a relevant role in production (Bruce & Nyland 2011). Throughout the article, the authors examine how Mayo was able to make inroads into the industry and conclude that it was through his powerful and influential relationships, such as JDR Jr (Bruce & Nyland 2011). Kyle Bruce is a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University, Australia, while Chris Nyland is also a professor of international business at Monash University. Nyland has recently studied the economic, social and commercial effects of globalization, while Bruce has published several articles on scientific management and human relations (Bruce & Nyland 2011). DISCUSSION: The ability to bring a group of people together and achieve ...