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"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:
Options
Mainly Behavioural
Contingent
Flexible
Universal
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Solution
Flexible
Explanation:
Flexible indicates that management concepts can be used in any organisation depending on the situation.
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