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Explain briefly Initiative and Esprit de Corps as principles of general management
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Initiative: According to this principle, there must be motivation and an incentive for employees to work. They must be encouraged to suggest new ideas. However, it must be ensured that the new initiatives and ideas are in accordance with the generally followed rules and practices in the organisation. For example, employees can be asked to provide inputs regarding how to improve sales.
Esprit de Corps: According to this principle, the management must work towards promoting team spirit among employees. In other words, there must be unity in work.Employees must have a feeling of belongingness and mutual trust towards each other. Following this principle is specifically important for large organisations where teamwork is essential for the achievement of objectives.
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