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Which of Fayol's principles of management states that all members of an organization must work together to accomplish common objectives?

AUnity of Command

BScalar Chain

CUnity of Direction

DSubordination of Personal Interest to General Interest

Answer:

C. Unity of Direction

Read Explanation:

  • Fayol's principle of Unity of Direction specifies that all members of an organization should work together towards achieving common objectives. This is distinct from Unity of Command, which states that each member should receive orders from only one superior.


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