Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

Match the following-

LIST 1
LIST 2
(A) Discipline (I) Formal line of authority from highest to lowest rank
(B) Centralisation (II) Obedience to organisational rules
(C) Scalar Chain (III) Team spirit of unity and Harmony
(D) Esprit De Corps (IV) Concentration of decision making authority

 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer:

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Explanation:

* Discipline is the obedience to organisational rules and employment agreement which are necessary for the working of the organisation. According to Fayol, discipline requires good superiors at all levels, clear and fair agreements and judicious application of penalties.

* Centralisation: The concentration of decision-making authority is called centralisation whereas its dispersal among more than one person is known as decentralisation.

* Scalar Chain: An organisation consists of superiors and subordinates. The formal lines of authority from highest to lowest ranks are known as scalar chain. According to Fayol, “Organisations should have a chain of authority and communication that runs from top to bottom and should be followed by managers and the subordinates.” According to Fayol, this chain should not be violated in the normal course of formal communication. However, if there is an emergency then direct contact through ‘Gang Plank’.

* Espirit de corps- Management should promote a team spirit of unity and harmony among employees. Management should promote teamwork especially in large organisations because otherwise objectives would be difficult to realise. It will also result in a loss of coordination. A manager should replace ‘I’ with ‘We’ in all his conversations with workers to foster team spirit. This will give rise to a spirit of mutual trust and belongingness among team members. It will also minimise the need for using penalties.