The following statements are accurate descriptions of the evolution of the scientific study of organizations EXCEPT: the early focus of the systematic study of management was on physical working conditions, principles of administration, and O principles of industrial engineering. organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding the performance implications of organizational processes, systems, and structures. as management research progressed, emphasis was placed on the human factor with respect to individual attitudes, group dynamics, and relationships between managers and workers the primary focus on the human factor began in the 19th century, organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding individuals and groups in organizations.