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Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

  1. Fayol’s principle of division of work is restricted only to technical tasks.
  2. Division of work leads to specialization, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
  3. Fayol applied division of work to managerial and non-managerial functions.

    AAll are correct

    Bii only correct

    Ci, iii correct

    Dii, iii correct

    Answer:

    D. ii, iii correct

    Read Explanation:

    • Division of work is not restricted; Fayol applied it to all levels and functions for specialization.


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