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प्रश्न
What is Management? Explain the functions of Top level and Lower level management.
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उत्तर
Management is the process of getting work done with the aim of achieving the organisational objectives in an efficient and effective manner.
The following are the key functions of top level management.
i. To make efforts to coordinate the different functions of management.
ii. To participate in the planning process and formulates the organisational objectives.
iii. To analyse the various external forces that affect the functioning of the organisation and tries to bring in changes in the organisation.
iv. To work towards overall welfare of the organisation.
The following are the functions of the Lower Level Management:
i. To perform the production, sales or other work as assigned to them by the top managers.
ii. To follow the plans formulated by the top level managers.
iii. To analyse the various ways a work can be done effectively and to work in harmony in the organisation.
iv. To work towards achieving the organisational goals instead of personal goals.
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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'.
Explain briefly Unity of Direction and Order as principles of general management.
Explain the following principles of management:
Co-operation, not Individualism
What is Management? Explain the nature of management.
Explain the technique of ‘Functional Foremanship’ and the concept of ‘Mental Revolution’ as enunciated by Taylor.
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite completed Sentence.
Concentration of power of authority is stated in the principle of ________.
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite completed Sentence.
F.W. Taylor is called as the father of ________ management.
Match the correct pairs:
| Group A | Group B | ||
| a | Henry Fayol | 1 | Universal |
| b | Principle of unity of command | 2 | Father of Scientific Management |
| c | Time study | 3 | Specific |
| d | F.W. Taylor | 4 | French engineer |
| e | Management principles | 5 | Study the time required to do a job |
| 6 | German engineer | ||
| 7 | One man one boss | ||
| 8 | Study the body movements of the Worker | ||
| 9 | Father of nation | ||
| 10 | One man many bosses |
Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute the following.
The principle of scientific management which explains the use of scientific methods to determine the activity performed by the employee.
Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute the following.
The statements of fundamental truth of management.
Write short note on the following.
Principle of scalar chain
Arrange in proper order.
Coordinating, Staffing, Directing.
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After completing her Bachelors in Fashion Designing from a well-known college in France, Aditi has opened a boutique in a posh market in Kolkata. She has divided the work in smaller units and each employee is well trained to perform his/her task efficiently. The sales persons are allowed to close a deal with a buyer by giving a maximum of 5 percent discount, whereas the decision to give any further discount rests with Aditi as the final authority. In the earlier period of her business venture, employees were asked to put in extra hours of work. In return she had promised to give them a special incentive within a year. Therefore, when the business was doing well, she honour her commitment by giving bonus to her employees. She also instructed her employees that communication from top to bottom should follow the official lines of command. However, she tends to be more biased towards her female employees, when it comes to solve the conflicts among employees. |
“Therefore, when the business was doing well, she honoured her commitment by giving bonus to her employees.” Which principle of management is being highlighted here?
Principles of management are NOT
______ is the process of dividing work into manageable activities and then grouping the activities which are similar in nature.
Match the NATURE of PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT in Column I with their correct EXPLANATION in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (1) | Universal applicability | (i) | Direct but do not provide readymade, straitjacket solutions |
| (2) | General guidelines | (ii) | Not rigid prescriptions, can be modified as per the situation |
| (3) | Flexible | (iii) | Aim at influencing behaviour of human beings |
| (4) | Behavioural | (iv) | Applicable to all types of organizations |
"M/s J.K. Computers’ is a small organisation engaged in assembling of computers. In this organisation, decision making rests with top management while the middle level is involved in only the implementation of plans. On the other hand, ‘Progressive Computers Ltd." is a large company where a number of people from each level are involved in the decision-making process.
The application of the principle of ‘Centra- lisation and Decentralisaton’ is different in the two organisations as the situation in each enterprise is not same.
From the following identify the nature of principles of management:
Explain 'General Guidelines’ as a feature of principles of management.
