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Which of the following principle of Henry Fayol refers to superior-subordinate relations?

  1. Esprit de corps

  2. Stability of tenure of personnel

  3. Division of work

  4. Scalar chain


Correct Option: D

Out of principles of management suggested by the Henry Fayol, ' Discipline' is necessary to ensure obedience and respect for - 

  1. Juniors

  2. Society

  3. Superiors

  4. Older people in society


Correct Option: C

"Unity of Command" means ___________________.

  1. An employee shall give orders to one junior only.

  2. An employee shall receive orders from one senior only.

  3. An employee shall receive orders from as much senior as possible.

  4. An employee shall have one plan for every action.


Correct Option: B

"Unity of Direction " means ____________________.

  1. An employee shall receive orders from one senior only

  2. A group of activities with common objectives shall have one head but different plans.

  3. A group of activities with common objectives shall have one head and one plan.

  4. More than one manager should supervise the employees.


Correct Option: C

As per Henry Fayol principle of "Subordination" ____________________.

  1. Organisational interest should be subordinate to individual interest.

  2. Individual interest should be subordinate to Organisational interest.

  3. Individual should not have any sort of interest at all.

  4. Organisational interest should be subordinate to national interest.


Correct Option: B

Arrange the process of delegation in proper from.
(1) Creation of accountability
(2) Allocation of duties
(3) Assignment of resposibility
(4) Delegation of authority
The correct answer is -

  1. (3), (4), (2), (1)

  2. (2), (3), (4), (1)

  3. (2), (4), (1), (3)

  4. (2), (4), (3), (1)


Correct Option: D

"Unity of Command" means:_____________
(I) An employee shall receive orders form one senior only.
(II) A group of activities with common objectives shall have one head and one plan
The correct answer is -

  1. (I)

  2. (II)

  3. Both (I) & (II)

  4. Neither (I) nor (II)


Correct Option: A

In the year _______, Henry Fayol published  his well-known work in French entitled "Administration Industrielle et Generale"  (Industrial and General Administration)

  1. 1716

  2. 1806

  3. 1916

  4. 2006


Correct Option: C

Who distinguished between 'principles' and 'elements' of management?

  1. Fredrick Taylor

  2. Newmann and Summer

  3. Henri Fayol

  4. Henry Lawrence Gantt


Correct Option: C

As per Henry Fayol principle of "Subordination" -

  1. Organizational interest should be subordinate to individual interest

  2. Individual interest should be subordinate to Organizational interest.

  3. Individual should not have any sort of interest at all.

  4. Organizational interest should be subordinate to national interest.


Correct Option: B