Identify the combination of technique and principle of management that is contradictory to each other.

A. Discipline and Method study

B. Unity of direction and Fatigue study

C. Initiative and Differential piece wage system

D.Stability of personnel and Motion study

E. Unity of command and Functional Foremanship

Choose the correct from the options given below.

E only

The correct answer is option (1) : E only

The combination of technique and principle of management that is contradictory to each other is option E i.e. Unity of command and Functional Foremanship.

Unity of command is a principle that suggests each employee should receive orders from only one superior to avoid confusion and conflict, while Functional Foremanship is a technique that involves appointing eight specialists to oversee specific functions or tasks, potentially leading to multiple supervisors for one employee, which contradicts the principle of unity of command.

A. Discipline and Method study- Discipline is a principle of management that refers to obedience, rules and regulations within an organization whereas the objective of method study is to find out one best way of doing the job. So, there is no relation between these two concepts.

B. Unity of direction and Fatigue study- Unity of direction is a principle of management that suggests all activities in an organization should be directed towards the same objectives whereas Fatigue study seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. So, there is no relation between these two concepts.

C. Initiative and Differential piece wage system- Initiative is a principle that encourages employees to take contribute new ideas whereas A differential piece wage system is a technique that offers different wage rates based on performance or output. So, there is no relation between these two concepts.

D. Stability of personnel and Motion study- Stability of Personnel means “Employee turnover should be minimised to maintain organisational efficiency”. Personnel should be selected and appointed after due and rigorous procedure. But once selected they should be kept at their post/position for a minimum fixed tenure whereas Motion study refers to the study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc., which are undertaken while doing a typical job. Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently. So, there is no relation between these two concepts.