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Find the odd one. Principle of Authority and Responsibility, Motion Study, Principle of Division of Work, Principle of Discipline. - Organisation of Commerce and Management

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Find the odd one.

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  • Principle of Authority and Responsibility

  • Motion Study

  • Principle of Division of Work

  • Principle of Discipline

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Principle of Authority and Responsibility, Motion Study, Principle of Division of Work, Principle of Discipline. - motion study

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Techniques of Taylor’s Scientific Management
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Chapter 1: Principles of Management - Exercise [Page 15]

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