Question

Evaluate the following statements regarding the principles of organizing: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Principle of Span of Management refers to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively and efficiently supervise.
2. Principle of Delegation states that a manager should assign tasks to subordinates but retain all responsibility and authority for the final outcome.
3. The Principle of Unity of Command is about ensuring that all departments in an organization are working towards a common objective.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i only

• The Principle of Delegation requires that a manager, when assigning a task (responsibility), must also grant the necessary authority to the subordinate to complete it. However, the manager remains ultimately accountable.

• The Principle of Unity of Command states that an employee should receive orders from only one superior. The principle that all departments work towards a common objective is Unity of Direction.