Question : Case Study: XYZ Retail Corporation aims to improve coordination among its various departments. Which principle of management focuses on this aspect?
Option 1: Unity of direction
Option 2: Scalar chain
Option 3: Unity of command
Option 4: Esprit de corps
Correct Answer: Unity of direction
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Unity of direction.
Unity of direction is one of the principles of management introduced by Henri Fayol, a pioneer in the field of management theory. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that activities within an organization are directed towards a common goal or objective. This principle suggests that related activities should be grouped together under one coordinated effort, with a single plan of action to achieve a specific objective.
