Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
| (Principles of Management) | (Explanation) |
| A. Unity of Command | I. All the units of an organisation should be moving towards the same objectives through coordinated and focussed efforts |
| B. Unity of Direction | II. One and only one boss for every individual employee |
| C. Equity | III. Employees should be treated as fairly as possible |
| D. Order | IV. People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(A) Unity of Command — this matches (II) One and only one boss for every individual employee. The principle is about the chain of authority reaching a single employee. A subordinate should take orders from one superior only, and answer to that superior alone. If two bosses can order the same person about, the employee has to choose whose order to follow. Authority is then weakened and discipline breaks down.
(B) Unity of Direction — this matches (I) All the units of an organisation should be moving towards the same objectives through coordinated and focussed efforts. This principle works at the level of activities, not individuals. Every group of activities with the same objective must have one head and one plan. All the units then move towards the same goal instead of working against each other.
(C) Equity — this matches (III) Employees should be treated as fairly as possible. Equity governs the way a manager deals with his subordinates. He must be fair to all of them, mixing kindness with justice, and must make no distinction of caste, religion, sex or language.
(D) Order — this matches (IV) People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency. Order is about the placement of resources — a place for everything and everything in its place. If every thing has a fixed place and is kept there, no time is lost looking for it, and efficiency rises.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iv) Unity of Command: According to Fayol there should be one and only one boss for every individual employee. …” “(v) Unity of Direction: All the units of an organisation should be moving towards the same objectives through coordinated and focussed efforts. …” “(x) Order: According to Fayol, “People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency.” …” “(xi) Equity: Good sense and experience are needed to ensure fairness to all employees, who should be treated as fairly as possible,” according to Fayol. …” |