Akika Corporation started as a small firm and has grown substantially in the past decade. Its interests span from electronics to real estate and aviation. Akika's board of directors have now decided to create independent business units for and categorize the actions performed under each domain. Each business unit will have distinct roles and responsibilities. Which of the 14 principles of Fayol does this exemplify?

(A) Scalar chain

(B) Unity of direction

(C) Division of work

(D) Unity of command

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Raul Francis

16 July, 15:33

Akika Corporation started as a small firm and has grown substantially in the past decade. Its interests span from electronics to real estate and aviation. Akika's board of directors have now decided to create independent business units for and categorize the actions performed under each domain. Each business unit will have distinct roles and responsibilities. Which of the 14 principles of Fayol does this exemplify?

(A) Scalar chain

(B) Unity of direction

(C) Division of work

(D) Unity of command

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Cecilia Wilcox · Answer 1

(B) Unity of direction

Explanation:

The principal of unity of direction is one of the 14 administrative principles developed by Henri Fayol. It is a concept found in administrative management theory. The principle provides that there should be only one leader and one plan for a series of activities seeking the accomplishment of the same objective