PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT — OCM STD 12 Commerce — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 CommerceOCMPRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT5 Marks
Question
Explain: Scalar chain.
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Answer
Scalar chain:
Scalar chain is the formal line of authority which moves from highest to lowest rank in a straight line. This chain specifies the route through which the information is to be communicated to the desired location/person.
Fayol emphasized that each information in the organization must flow according to this chain to facilitate clear communication of orders of the superiors and feelings of the subordinates.
This chain must be strictly followed in the organization.
This principle emphasizes on creating chain from top level management to bottom level employees.
Chain of power from higher administrative officers to bottom level employees should not be broken. .
There should be proper delegation of powers and responsibility at respective level. Moreover, the employees of the unit should be aware of , who is responsible to whom.
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