Question : Assertion: Fayol's 14 principles of management are applicable to only some types of organizations.
Reason: These principles are based on universal management principles.
Option 1: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.
Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct.
Correct Answer: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
The assertion is correct. Fayol's 14 principles of management are indeed applicable to certain types of organizations, not universally applicable to all types of organizations.
The reason is not the correct explanation. The reason incorrectly suggests that these principles are based on universal management principles. In reality, while Fayol's principles are fundamental and valuable, their applicability may vary based on the nature, size, structure, and industry of the organization. They are not universally applicable without considering the context and specific organizational characteristics.