Question

Member of organization should receive orders from ____________ .

Options

• many superior

• one superior

• all superiors

Answer 1

Member of organization should receive orders from one superior.

Explanation:

• Henri Fayol laid 14 priciples for the foundation for a successful management. These princliples are included in his book "General and Industrial Management (1916)"
• His fourth principle explains "Unity of Command" which states that every subordinate should recieve orders from only a single superior. If more than one superior is involved then it would create conflict and confusion.
• He described the key roles for the best management is to plan, organise, command, coordinate and control.