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Explain the Following Principles of Management: Discipline. - Business Studies

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Explain the following principles of management:

Discipline.

Solution

Discipline: According to the principle of discipline, employees in the organisation must follow the rules and regulations as defined in the organisation. Discipline ensures that all employees will work efficiently and effectively and will achieve the organisation goal.

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