Question

Which management thinker is associated with the acronym POSDCORB, and what does the "Co" stand for in this context?

• A. Henry Fayol; Coordinating
• B. Luther Gullick; Coordinating
• C. Henry Fayol; Commanding
• D. Luther Gullick; Controlling

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Luther Gullick; Coordinating

• The "Luther Gullick discussed the function of management through the acronym POSDCORB". It then lists the components of the acronym, where "Co" stands for "Co-ordinating". While Henry Fayol is also mentioned, his acronym for management functions is POCCC, and one of the Cs stands for Commanding, not Coordinating.