GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Henry Fayol’s General theory of Administration is applicable at-
A
Top management level
B
Middle management level
C
Policy management level
D
Workshop management level
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is applicable at Top Management Level with respect to Academics explanation. However, practically it is also applicable at Policy Management Level as it is done by the top management in the organization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fayol wrote that “an employee should receive orders from one supervisor only.” Otherwise, authority, discipline, order, and stability are threatened. Unity of Direction. Teams with the same objective should be working under the direction of one manager, using one plan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fayol defines scalar chain as ‘The chain of superiors ranging from the ultimate authority to the lowest”. Every orders, instructions, messages, requests, explanation etc. has to pass through Scalar chain.

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