Multiple choice

The principle of 'gangplank' was propounded by:

  1. Fayol

  2. Deutsch

  3. Haykawa

  4. Follett
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Explanation

Henry Fayol, a pioneer in administrative theory, introduced the 'gangplank' concept to address the inefficiencies of a strict scalar chain. It allows for horizontal communication between peers in different departments to expedite decision-making. This ensures that urgent matters can be handled without the delay of moving up and down the entire hierarchy.

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