Question

Match List-I with List-II 

List-I (Principle of Management)	List-II (Explanation)
(A) Unity of Command	(I) Employees should receive orders from one superior only
(B) Unity of Direction	(III) Each group of activities with the same objective must have one head and one plan
(C) Scalar Chain	(II) The line of authority from the highest to the lowest ranks in the organization
(D) Division of Work	(IV) The work assigned to each worker should be clearly defined and clarified

• A. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
• B. A - I, B - III, C - II, D - IV
• C. A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
• D. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

Hint:

Remember the difference: \textbf{Unity of Command} is about ONE BOSS for an employee. \textbf{Unity of Direction} is about ONE PLAN for a team/objective.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Management. Step 1: The terms in List-I are four of the foundational principles of management articulated by Henri Fayol.
Step 2: Define each principle and match it to its explanation.
Step 2:

A. Unity of Command: This principle states that an employee should have only one direct supervisor and receive orders from that person only, to avoid conflicting instructions. This matches I.
B. Unity of Direction: This principle states that all activities aimed at the same objective should be organized under one manager with one plan. This ensures coordinated effort. This matches III.
C. Scalar Chain: This refers to the formal line of authority in an organization, from top to bottom. It represents the chain of command. This matches II.
D. Division of Work: This is the principle of specialization, where work is divided into smaller, specialized tasks to increase efficiency. This is best reflected by IV, where work is clearly defined.
Step 3: Conclude the correct matching.
Step 3: The correct matching is A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV.