Which of the following principles are taken from the 14-Principles suggested by Henry Fayol?
(A) Discipline
(B) Scalar Chain
(C) Stability of the business organisation
(D) Equity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
The 14 Principles of Management given by Henri Fayol include:
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(A) Discipline – Employees must respect rules and agreements.
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(B) Scalar Chain – There should be a clear line of authority from top to bottom.
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(D) Equity – Managers should treat employees with kindness and fairness.
(C) Stability of the business organisation is not one of Fayol’s principles; the correct one is Stability of Personnel, which refers to job security for employees, not organizational stability.