Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:
Specialisation is the most efficient way to use human effort. Which principle of Fayol is highlighted here?
Options:
Authority and responsibility
Division of work
Unity of command
Decentralisation
Correct Answer:
Division of work
Explanation:
Division of Work: Work is divided into small tasks/ jobs. A trained specialist who is competent is required to perform each job. Thus, division of work leads to specialisation. According to Fayol, “The intent of division of work is to produce more and better work for the same effort. Specialisation is the most efficient way to use human effort.”