How Many Management Functions Were Originally Proposed by Henri Fayol

question 75

Multiple Choice

How many management functions were originally proposed by Henri Fayol?

• A)three: plan, organize, lead
• B)four: plan, organize, lead, control
• C)five: plan, organize, command, coordinate, control
• D)ten: 3 interpersonal, 3 informational, 4 decisional

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Profit Margin

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Dividend Yield

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