Match List I with List II

List I	List II
A. Permissive style	I. The 9.9 Managerial Style
B. Most desirable leadership behavior	II. Scientific Management
C. Replacement of old rules of thumb method	III. Laissez Faire
D. Principle of span of control	IV. Ian Hamilton

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The correct matches are:
· A-III: Permissive style is referred to as Laissez-Faire, where leaders allow subordinates to make decisions.
· B-I: The most desirable leadership behavior is the 9.9 Managerial Style, which balances concern for people and production (Blake and Mouton’s Managerial Grid).
· C-II: The replacement of old rules of thumb methods is central to Scientific Management, introduced by Frederick Taylor.
· D-IV: The principle of span of control was explained by Ian Hamilton in terms of the number of subordinates a manager can efficiently control.
Information booster:
1. Laissez-faire leadership allows subordinates to work with minimal guidance.
2. The 9.9 Managerial Style from the Managerial Grid shows concern for both people and production.
3. Scientific Management replaced inefficient methods with scientific analysis to improve work processes.
4. Span of control refers to the number of direct reports a manager can handle effectively.
Additional Knowledge:
· Laissez-Faire is considered hands-off leadership, often leading to more creativity but can result in a lack of direction.
· Scientific Management was one of the first frameworks to introduce efficiency in the workplace.
Key Points:
· Laissez-faire leadership style promotes autonomy but may lack supervision.
· Scientific management focuses on maximizing efficiency through systematic processes.
· Span of control determines the number of employees a manager can effectively oversee.