Q. Who propounded the theory of, Iron Law of Oligarchy?
Answer: Robert Michels
Notes: Robert Michels in his famous work, Political Parties: A Sociological Study of the Oligarchical Tendencies of Modern Democracy, propounded the theory of 'Iron Law of Oligarchy'. In which he proceeded to demonstrate that every organization is eventually reduced to 'oligarchy', that is the rule of the chosen few who tend to use their authority in self - interest.
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