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: Identify Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Management. Step 1: The items in List-I are four key management principles defined by Henri Fayol.
Step 2: Explain each principle and pair it with its description.
Step 2:

A. Unity of Command: An employee should have a single direct supervisor to avoid conflicting instructions. This corresponds to I.
B. Unity of Direction: All activities pursuing the same goal should be under one manager and plan to ensure coordinated effort. This corresponds to III.
C. Scalar Chain: The formal line of authority in an organization, representing the chain of command. This corresponds to II.
D. Division of Work: Specialization, dividing work into smaller, specialized tasks for increased efficiency, best reflected by IV.
Step 3: Determine the correct matches.
Step 3: The correct matches are A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV.