Political Science · Public Administration
UGC NET November 2017 Political Science
Who among the following has specified six qualities of an administrator/manager: physical, mental, moral, general education, special knowledge and experience?
AFayol ✓ Correct
BGulick
CUrwick
DFollett
Correct answer: (A) Fayol — Henri Fayol specified these six qualities, so the answer is Fayol.
Explanation
★Henri Fayol specified these six qualities, so the answer is Fayol.
★They form part of his classical, general theory of management.
★The physical quality covers health, vigour and presence.
★The mental and moral qualities cover judgment, learning and firmness of character.
★General education, special knowledge of the work and experience complete the set.
★Gulick and Urwick are known for POSDCORB and the principles of organisation, not these qualities.
★Mary Parker Follett worked on integration and circular response, so she is not the source.
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