Match List-I with List-II

List-1	List-II
Principles	Statement
(A) Equity	(I) To ensure obedience to organizational rules
(B) Unity of direction	(II) Kindliness and justice in the behavior of managers towards workers
(C) Order	(III) A group of activities with common objectives must have one head and one plan
(D) Discipline	(IV) Every employee must be in his appointed place

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct option is (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).

To understand why this match is correct, let us analyze each of Henri Fayol's principles of management listed in List-I and match them with their corresponding statements in List-II:

(A) Equity matches with (II):
The principle of Equity emphasizes that managers should be fair, kind, and just when dealing with their subordinates. This fosters loyalty and devotion among employees. Therefore, Equity corresponds to Statement (II): "Kindliness and justice in the behavior of managers towards workers".

(B) Unity of direction matches with (III):
The principle of Unity of Direction states that all activities having the same objective should be directed by one manager using one plan. This ensures coordination and focused effort toward organizational goals. Therefore, Unity of direction corresponds to Statement (III): "A group of activities with common objectives must have one head and one plan".

(C) Order matches with (IV):
The principle of Order refers to systematic arrangement. Social order means "a place for everything/everyone and everything/everyone in its/his place." It ensures that resources and personnel are efficiently positioned. Therefore, Order corresponds to Statement (IV): "Every employee must be in his appointed place".

(D) Discipline matches with (I):
Discipline is essential for the smooth running of any organization. It involves obeying organizational rules, respectful agreement, and adherence to established guidelines. Therefore, Discipline corresponds to Statement (I): "To ensure obedience to organizational rules".

By combining these correct matches, we get:
(A) → (II)
(B) → (III)
(C) → (IV)
(D) → (I)