BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which management principle states that work should be divided so that each person will perform a specialized portion?
A
Division of work
B
Chain of command
C
Unity of direction
D
Unity of command
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Division of work is the correct answer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Division of Work – This principle of management is based on the theory that if workers are given a specialized task to do, they will become skillful and more efficient in it than if they had a broader range of tasks. Therefore, a process where everyone has a specialized role will be an efficient one.

Detailed explanation-3: -Division of Labor He recommended that work of all kinds must be divided & subdivided and allotted to various persons according to their expertise in a particular area. Subdivision of work makes it simpler and results in efficiency. It also helps the individual in acquiring speed, accuracy in his performance.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the name suggests, in this principle, the work is divided into small tasks/ jobs. A trained and competent specialist is required to perform each job. Thus, division of work leads to specialisation. According to Fayol, division of work intends to produce more and better work for the same effort.

Detailed explanation-5: -The principle that focuses on specialisation is ‘Division of Work’. Q. Explain ‘unity of command’ and ‘equity’ as principles of general management.

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