Which of the following correctly describes the education of Henri Fayol?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → He graduated in mining engineering from the mining academy of St. Etienne.
Option (1) He graduated in mining engineering from the mining academy of St. Etienne. — Correct. Fayol graduated from the mining academy of St. Etienne in mining engineering.
Option (2) He graduated in mechanical engineering from the mining academy of St. Etienne. — Incorrect. The academy is right, but Fayol studied mining engineering. Mechanical engineering was Taylor’s subject.
Option (3) He graduated in mining engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. — Incorrect. The subject is right, but Stevens Institute of Technology is where Taylor studied.
Option (4) He graduated in mechanical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. — Incorrect. This is Taylor’s education: a degree in mechanical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
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