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Question
State with reasons whether the following statement true or false:
Principles of management are rigid.
Options
True
False
Solution
The statement is False.
Explanation:
- Principles of management are flexible in nature. It means that they can be moulded as per the need of the hour or as per the requirement.
- Management principles are intended to be implemented in a variety of settings and can be tailored to the needs and conditions of an organisation.
- Unlike scientific rules, which are globally unchanging, management principles allow for flexibility and adaptation to meet individual organisational needs, cultural variations, and changing circumstances.
- Management principles are general guidelines, not strict rules. Their application depends on the circumstances faced by the organization.
- This adaptability is critical because it enables management methods to remain relevant and effective in a constantly changing company environment.
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| Group A |
Group B |
| A) Henry Fayol |
1) Eight Foremen |
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B) Principle of Unity of Direction |
2) F.W. Taylor |
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C) Principle of Management |
3) Proper division of all activities |
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D) Scientific Management Theory |
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6) One head-one plan |
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7) Low wage rate |
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8) Harmony between the employee and management |
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9) German engineer |
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10) Modern Management |
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After completing her Bachelors in Fashion Designing from a well-known college in France, Aditi has opened a boutique in a posh market in Kolkata. She has divided the work in smaller units and each employee is well trained to perform his/her task efficiently. The sales persons are allowed to close a deal with a buyer by giving a maximum of 5 percent discount, whereas the decision to give any further discount rests with Aditi as the final authority.
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| Column I | Column II | ||
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| (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 |
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