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In Henri Fayol's 1916 definition, what is the objective of control?
ATo point out mistakes for rectifying
BTo increase the size of the firm
CTo appoint better supervisors
DTo cut prices of the product
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To point out mistakes for rectifying
Fayol wrote that control aims to point out mistakes so that they can be rectified and prevented from recurring.
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