Question

Explain briefly 'Unity of Direction' and 'Order' as principles of general management.

Answer 1

(i) Unity of Direction: According to this principle, each unit of the organisation should work towards a common objective. According to it, units having same goals should have a single head and plan. This principle helps in eliminating the overlapping of work. For example, if an organisation is engaged in the manufacturing of two products, then each should have its own separate department and divisions with their respective heads and plans.
(ii) Order: Orderliness principle focuses on right arrangement of things. Everything and everyone should be at their respective places, in short 'right people at right place and at right time'. This helps in carrying out the tasks smoothly. For example, if files are kept in a certain order then this will help in locating the file easily when required. Violation of this principle leads to chaos and delay in work.