Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
| (Explanation) | (Principles of management) |
| (A) There should be one and only one boss for every individual employee. | (I) Unity of Direction |
| (B) Each group of activities having the same objective must have one head and one plan. | (II) Unity of Command |
| (C) Organisations should have a chain of authority and communication that runs from top to bottom | (III) Order |
| (D) People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency | (IV) Scalar Chain |
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) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(A) There should be one and only one boss for every individual employee. — this matches (II) Unity of Command. If a worker takes orders from two bosses, he is confused and discipline suffers. One boss for each employee avoids this.
(B) Each group of activities having the same objective must have one head and one plan. — this matches (I) Unity of Direction. It is about the unit, not the person: all activities with one aim are run as one group under one plan.
(C) Organisations should have a chain of authority and communication that runs from top to bottom — this matches (IV) Scalar Chain. The formal line of authority from the highest rank to the lowest is the scalar chain, and orders and messages follow it.
(D) People and materials must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency — this matches (III) Order. “A place for everything and everyone, and everything and everyone in its place” saves the time lost in searching.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Henri Fayol … (iv) Unity of Command: According to Fayol there should be one and only one boss for every individual employee. If an employee gets orders from two superiors at the same time the principle of unity of command is violated. …” “(v) Unity of Direction: All the units of an organisation should be moving towards the same objectives through coordinated and focussed efforts. Each group of activities having the same objective must have one head and one plan. …” “(ix) Scalar Chain: An organisation consists of superiors and subordinates. The formal lines of authority from highest to lowest ranks are known as scalar chain.” “According to Fayol, “Organisations should have a chain of authority and communication that runs from top to bottom and should be followed by managers and the subordinates.”” “(x) 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’. …” |