Political Science · Public Administration
Which is the correct sequence of Henri Fayol's principles of management (by their numbering in his list)?
- 1. Unity of command
- 2. Initiative
- 3. Division of work
- 4. Scalar chain
A3, 2, 1, 4
B3, 1, 2, 4
C3, 1, 4, 2 ✓ Correct
D1, 4, 2, 3
Correct answer: (C) 3, 1, 4, 2 — The correct sequence is 3, 1, 4, 2.
Explanation
★The correct sequence is 3, 1, 4, 2.
★Fayol listed fourteen principles of management in a fixed order.
★Division of work is the first of the fourteen principles.
★Unity of command is the fourth principle in his list.
★Scalar chain is the ninth principle.
★Initiative is the thirteenth principle.
★So among these four the order by his numbering is division of work, unity of command, scalar chain, then initiative.
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