Question

Evaluate the following statements regarding the influence and application of Henry Fayol's principles of management:

1. Fayol's principle of Scalar Chain is always a rigid, unbroken line of authority that does not allow for cross-communication between employees at the same hierarchical level.
2. The principle of Initiative is fundamental to modern management as it encourages managers to develop and implement new ideas to drive innovation.
3. Fayol's principles, though developed for industrial management, are general and can be applied to all types of organizations, from government departments to small businesses.

• A. ii, iii
• B. i, ii
• C. iii only
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

A. ii, iii

• While the Scalar Chain is an unbroken line of authority, Fayol introduced the concept of the "gang plank" to allow direct communication between employees at the same level in an emergency, bypassing the chain to save time.