Direction: In the question given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Effective communication is an essential requirement of sound management. Reason (R) It helps in the performance of planning, organising, directing and controlling functions. Codes

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true, but R is false
• D. A is false, but R is true