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प्रश्न
How is the Principle of ‘Unity of Command’ useful to management? Explain briefly.
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उत्तर
• The principle of unity of command states that every subordinate must receive orders from one boss.
• This is because if he receives orders from more than one boss it would be difficult for him to clearly understand the task to be executed.
• It would also help to increase accountability to his task.
• It would help to maintain a clear cut system of discipline and order throughout the organisation.
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| Group A | Group B | ||
| a | Henry Fayol | 1 | Universal |
| b | Principle of unity of command | 2 | Father of Scientific Management |
| c | Time study | 3 | Specific |
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| 6 | German engineer | ||
| 7 | One man one boss | ||
| 8 | Study the body movements of the Worker | ||
| 9 | Father of nation | ||
| 10 | One man many bosses |
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| Group A |
Group B |
| A) Henry Fayol |
1) Eight Foremen |
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B) Principle of Unity of Direction |
2) F.W. Taylor |
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C) Principle of Management |
3) Proper division of all activities |
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D) Scientific Management Theory |
4) General guidelines |
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E) Functional Organization |
5) A place for everything and everything in its place |
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6) One head-one plan |
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7) Low wage rate |
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8) Harmony between the employee and management |
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9) German engineer |
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10) Modern Management |
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