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Question
Member of organization should receive orders from ____________ .
Options
many superior
one superior
all superiors
Solution
Member of organization should receive orders from one superior.
Explanation:
- Henri Fayol laid 14 priciples for the foundation for a successful management. These princliples are included in his book "General and Industrial Management (1916)"
- His fourth principle explains "Unity of Command" which states that every subordinate should recieve orders from only a single superior. If more than one superior is involved then it would create conflict and confusion.
- He described the key roles for the best management is to plan, organise, command, coordinate and control.
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| Group 'A' | Group 'B' | ||
| (a) | Principle of Unity of direction | (1) | Right to information |
| (b) | Planning | (2) | Last function of Management |
| (c) | Warehousing | (3) | Distinct Name |
| (d) | Consumer Right | (4) | One head one plan |
| (e) | Registered brands | (5) | Seller |
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