Question : The directors of X limited asked their production manager to manufacture 500 smartphones per day. The production manager has no authority to purchase special material required for the production of smartphone. So he could not make smartphones of standard quality. State the relevant principal being violated in the given case.
Option 1: Unity of direction
Option 2: Unity of command
Option 3: Remuneration of employees
Option 4: Authority and responsibility
Correct Answer: Authority and responsibility
Solution : According to this principles there should be a proper balance between authority and responsibility. Parity between authority and responsibility helps in meeting responsibilities on time and prevents misuse of authority. The principal of authority and responsibilities violated here.
Hence, Option D is correct.
