MARY PARKER FOLLETT - "Organizational theory and organizational behavior"
Mary Parker Follett occupies a prominent place, though she is less known to the public and even to some writers a prominent place in what was then primarily a mans’ world. But unfortunately, her works have been undeservedly forgotten. It goes to her credit for initiating studies on industrial groups, which had seldom been the subject matter of study by political or social scientists. In this context, she evolved principles of human association and organization specifically in terms of the industry. She convinced large numbers of a businessman of the practicability of these principles in dealing with the current problem.
Mary Parker Follett was born in Boston, the USA, in 1968. She had her early education at Thayer Academy in Boston. She was very much influenced by her teachers from whom she got stimulation of intellect and learned the simplicity of life. Afterward, she went to Redcliff college and also studied at Newman College, Cambridge. As a student, she was interested in philosophy, history, and political science. After completing her studies, she developed an interest in social administration and social work in Boston. In 1900, she founded the Roxbury Debating club. In 1909, she became chairman of the school House. Sub-committee of the women’s Municipal League, Boston. She did social work for women and children and slum dwellers.
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