Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
| (Principles) | (Explanation) |
| (A) Cooperation, Not Individualism | (I) Equal opportunities are available for everyone |
| (B) Discipline | (II) Extension of the principle of ‘Harmony not Discord’ |
| (C) Order | (III) Requires good superiors at all levels |
| (D) Equity | (IV) People must be in suitable places at the appropriate time |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(A) Cooperation, Not Individualism — this matches (II) Extension of the principle of ‘Harmony not Discord’. Taylor’s principle of harmony asks management and workers to stop fighting. Cooperation goes one step further: the two sides should work together as partners, and management should listen to the workers’ suggestions.
(B) Discipline — this matches (III) Requires good superiors at all levels. Fayol says discipline means obeying the rules and the terms of the job. It can be kept only where superiors at every level are good, the agreements are clear and penalties are applied fairly.
(C) Order — this matches (IV) People must be in suitable places at the appropriate time. Fayol’s principle of order says there should be a place for everything and everyone, and each should be in its place. This saves time lost in searching for people and materials.
(D) Equity — this matches (I) Equal opportunities are available for everyone. Managers should treat workers with kindness and justice. No one should be favoured or held back because of caste, religion, sex or nationality.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Cooperation, Not Individualism: There should be complete cooperation between the labour and the management instead of individualism. This principle is an extension of principle of ‘Harmony not discord’. Competition should be replaced by cooperation. …” “Discipline: Discipline is the obedience to organisational rules and employment agreement which are necessary for the working of the organisation. According to Fayol, discipline requires good superiors at all levels, clear and fair agreements and judicious application of penalties.” “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’. …” “Equity: Good sense and experience are needed to ensure fairness to all employees, who should be treated as fairly as possible,” according to Fayol. This principle emphasises kindliness and justice in the behaviour of managers towards workers. This will ensure loyalty and devotion. Fayol does not rule out use of force sometimes. Rather he says that lazy personnel should be dealt with sternly to send the message that everyone is equal in the eyes of the management. There should be no discrimination against anyone on account of gender, religion, language, caste, belief or nationality etc. …” |