Systematic arrangement of materials equipment and supply according to the requirement of specific job department and placement of people in the organisation:

1. A

   Principle of order

2. B

   Principle of reality

3. C

   Principle of investigation

4. D

   Principle of logistic

Appeared in: IGNOU PB Bsc Entrance-2023

Explanation

• The question describes the 'Principle of Order', one of Henri Fayol's 14 principles of management.
• This principle has two facets: Material Order ('a place for everything and everything in its place') and Social Order ('a place for everyone and everyone in their appointed place').
• It emphasizes that both physical resources (equipment, supplies) and human resources (staff) must be systematically organized for maximum efficiency and effectiveness, as stated in the question.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This is not a recognized or standard principle within Henri Fayol's classical management theory or other major management frameworks.
• Option C: While investigation and analysis are crucial management activities, especially in planning and problem-solving, they do not constitute a foundational principle for organizational structure and arrangement.
• Option D: Logistics is a field that manages the flow of goods, information, and resources between the point of origin and the point of consumption. It is a part of 'Material Order' but does not encompass 'Social Order' (the placement of people), making it an incomplete answer.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Henri Fayol's Principles of Management: Principle of Order as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• In a hospital, the Principle of Order ensures that emergency carts are always stocked and in their designated location (Material Order) and that nurses with specific skills (e.g., ICU training) are assigned to the appropriate unit (Social Order).
• This principle directly impacts patient safety and care efficiency. A misplaced defibrillator or a wrongly assigned nurse can have critical consequences.
• Effective organization of a nursing station, including supplies and staff assignments, reduces stress, minimizes errors, and improves the quality of patient care.

How to Approach the Question

• First, break down the question stem. It has two key parts: 1) systematic arrangement of 'materials, equipment, and supply' and 2) 'placement of people'.
• Recognize that this question is asking for a foundational management principle that covers both physical resources and human resources.
• Evaluate the options based on established management theories. Recall or identify Henri Fayol's principles.
• The 'Principle of Order' explicitly includes both Material Order (for things) and Social Order (for people), which perfectly matches the question.
• Eliminate the other options. 'Logistics' is too narrow as it primarily focuses on the flow of resources, not the placement of personnel. 'Reality' and 'Investigation' are not standard principles in this context.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Henri Fayol's Principles of Management: Principle of Order
• Stem keywords: Systematic arrangement, materials, equipment, supply, placement of people
• Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
• Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Principles and Practice of NURSING Management Leadership for BSc Nursing 3rd Edi Jogindra Vati — Subpart A (pp 26-339 of 1017) p. 88-90