In classical management theory, the acronym POSDCORB summarising the functions of an executive was proposed by:
- A Frederick Taylor
- B Henri Fayol
- C Luther Gulick ✓
- D Peter Drucker
Correct answer: C. Luther Gulick
Explanation
POSDCORB (Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, COordinating, Reporting, Budgeting) was proposed by Luther Gulick, building on Fayol's earlier work. Taylor is associated with scientific management and time-motion studies, while Drucker gave management by objectives. The exam point is the author attribution of POSDCORB specifically, which is Gulick.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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