"People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency".

Which principle of management states this?

Order

The correct answer is option (2) : Order

Principle of Order states that "People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency".

Order: According to Fayol, “People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency.” The principle of order states that ‘A place for everything (everyone) and everything (everyone) in its (her/his) place’. Essentially it means orderliness. If there is a fixed place for everything and it is present there, then there will be no hindrance in the activities of business/ factory. This will lead to increased productivity and efficiency.