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प्रश्न
Explain unity of command and equity as principles of general management
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उत्तर
1) Unity of Command: According to this principle, an employee should receive instructions or orders from only one superior. In other words, he should be answerable to only one superior. Violation of this principle leads to confusion and chaos in the minds of the subordinate
2) Equity: According to this principle, there must be the equal and fair treatment of various employees in an organisation. There must not be any discrimination on grounds such as religion, gender and caste. Force or kindliness in behaviour as required may be used equally for all employees. Such equality in treatment promotes in building a healthy and friendly work environment
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain any four characteristics of ‘principles of management’.
Explain why is it said that principles of management are 'mainly behavioural' and 'contingent' in nature. Also explain how principles of management 'provides managers with useful insights into reality' and 'helps in thoughtful decision-making'.
'Aapka Vidyalaya' believes in holistic development of students and encourages team building through a mix of curricular, co-curricular and sports activities. On its founders day, a stage performance had to be put up. A committee of ten prefects was constituted to plan different aspects of the function. They all decided to use recycled paper for decoration. There was a spirit of unity and harmony and all members supported each other. With mutual trust and belongingness, the programme was systematically planned and executed. Kartik, one of the prefects realised that unknowingly the group had applied one of the principles of management while planning and executing the programme. He was so inspired by the success of the function that he asked his father to apply the same principle in his business. His father replied that he was already using this principle
a. Identify the principle of management applied to the success of the programme.
b. State any two features of management highlighted in the above para.
c. Identify any two values which 'Aapka Vidyalaya' communicated to the society.
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Co-operation, not Individualism
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also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run the company directed its existing workforce to work overtime. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had
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b. Explain these principles in brief.
c. What steps should the company management take in
relation to the above principles to restore the company
to its past glory?
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite completed Sentence.
According to the principle of ________ all employees should be given same treatment.
Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute the following:
The one who is known as father of modern management.
Write short note on the following.
Nature of management.
State with reasons whether the following statement true or false:
Principles of management are rigid.
What is principle management?
How are principles of management formed?
Principles of management are NOT
______ is the process of dividing work into manageable activities and then grouping the activities which are similar in nature.
______ principle of management is being violated if management does not fulfill its promise to increase wages of the workers after the mission is accomplished.
The task of getting things done by others is known as management.
Justify the following statement.
Principles of management can be applied universally.
