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प्रश्न
What is Management? Explain the nature of management.
उत्तर
Management refers to the art of getting the work done with the objective of achieving the goals of the organisation in an efficient and effective manner
The nature of management can be judged from the various principles on which it is based. The following points highlight the nature of principles of management.
The following points highlight the nature of the principles of management:
i. Universal - Universality of management principles implies that they can be applied to every firm, irrespective of its size, nature or location.
ii. Act as guidelines - Management principles act as guidelines; they are considered general premises for decision making. However, they do not provide straitjacket solutions to all problems.
iii. Experiment based - Management principles have been developed through years of research and experimentation; that is why they are technical in nature. They pertain to different working situations and can be modified by managers as per the situations and requirements.
iv. Flexible - Management principles are not rigid in nature. They can be moulded by managers as per the need of the hour.
v. Behavioural - Management principles aim at influencing the behaviour of individuals; the applicability of these principles varies according to changes in human nature.
vi. Indicative of cause–effect relationship - As management principles are based on years of experimentation, they provide a definite cause and effect relationship.
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The principle of management which says ‘unity is strength’.
Explain briefly Unity of Direction and Order as principles of general management.
Explain briefly Initiative and Esprit de Corps as principles of general management
Explain briefly Remuneration of Employees and Scalar Chain as principles of general management.
Explain the following principles of management:
Harmony, not discord.
Explain the following principles of management:
Development of Each and Every Person to His or Her Greatest Efficiency.
Explain briefly 'Discipline' and 'Unity of Command' as general principles of management.
State with reasons, whether the following statement is True or False:
Principles of management improve the efficiency of employees.
State the features of management.
State the features of disaster management.
What is Management? Explain the functions of Top level and Lower level management.
what makes principles of management flexible ?
Name the principle that is an extension of the "harmony, not discord".
If an organisation does not provide the right place for physical and human resources in an organisation, which principle is violated? What are the consequences of it?
Bhasin’ limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices. Also with more people working the market for processed food was increasing. New players were
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
to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working on one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirit of teamwork, which
had characterized the company, previously was beginning to wane. Workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.
a. Identify the Principles of Management (out of 14 given by Henry Fayol) that were being violated by the company.
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?
Management principles influence ________.
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.
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite completed Sentence.
Technique of study of ________ concentrates on the body movements of the worker.
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 management which says unity is strength.
Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute the following.
The principle of management that says the work should be divided into parts.
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.
State with reasons whether the following statement true or false:
The principles of equity says that the employees should be differentiated while distributing the work and making payment.
Answer in one sentence.
What is the meaning of principle?
Match the correct pairs.
| Group A | Group B |
| A. Henry Fayol | 1. One Head One Plan |
| B. Principle of Unity of Direction | 2. gangplank |
| C. Nature of principles of Management | 3. to do work in an innovative way |
| D. Principles of Initiative | 4. team spirit |
| E. Principle of Discipline | 5. Father of Modern Management |
| 6. general guidelines | |
| 7. right to take decisions | |
| 8. F W Taylor | |
| 9. remuneration | |
| 10. obey and respect the rules |
Which nature is not present in Principles of management?
Principles of management are NOT
How are principles of management formed?
______ is the process of dividing work into manageable activities and then grouping the activities which are similar in nature.
Which of the following statements is false with respect to principles of management?
Management principles are contingent or dependent upon the situations prevailing in the organization. Which is the correct explanation associated with this statement?
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 |
Which of the following does not apply to Principles of Management :
The task of getting things done by others is known as management.
Principles of Management are not as accurate as principles of Science because ______.
