Principles of Management

Ques1. ‘The Principles of Management are different from those used in Pure science.’ Write any one difference.
Ques2. Why is it said that management principles are universal?
Ques3. Explain the following principles:
· Equity
· Order
· Remuneration of employees
· Parity of authority and responsibility
· Unity of direction
Ques4. Different techniques were developed by Taylor to facilitate principles of scientific management. One of them is ‘fatigue study’. What is the objective of this study?
Ques5. List any two principles of ‘Scientific Management’ formulated by Taylor for managing an organization scientifically.
Ques6. Name and explain that principle of Fayol which suggests that communication from top to bottom follow the official lines of command.
Ques7. Why is it said that management principles are contingent?
Ques8. Which principle of scientific management suggests that true interest of management and workers are the same?
Ques9. One of the fourteen of management as suggested by Fayol, emphasizes that there should be a team spirit and harmony in work group, name the principle of management and explain it.
Ques10. Name and explain the principle of Fayol which suggests that a subordinate should receive orders from only one superior.
Ques11. Which principle of scientific management suggests the introduction of scientific investigation and analysis of management practices?
Ques12. ‘Management is intangible force.’ Explain.
Ques13. Why is it said that management principles are general guidelines?
Ques14. Chhavi and Nidhi are working in the same organization. They perform similar jobs but they are paid their salaries at different rates. Which principle of management is violated in this situation? Explain.
OR
Hina and Harish are typists in a company having same educational qualifications. Hina is getting Rs.3000/ per month and Harish Rs.4000/ per month as salary for the same working hours. Which principle of management is violated in this case? Name and explain.
Ques15. Multiple choice questions (1 mark)
1. The principles of management are significant because of :
· Increase in efficiency
· Optimum utilization of resources
· Initiative
· Adaptation to changing technology
2. Henry Fayol was a
· Social scientist
· Accountant
· Mining engineer
· Production engineer
3. He keeps machines, materials, tools etc. ready for operations by concerned workers.’ Whose work is described by this sentence under functional foremanship
· Instruction card clerk
· Repair boss
· Gang boss
· Route clerk
4. Which of the following is not a principle of management given by Taylor
· Science, not rule of thumb
· Functional foremanship
· Maximum not restricted output
· Harmony, not discord
5. Management should find ‘One best way’ to perform a task. Which technique of scientific management is defined in this statement?
· Time study
· Motion study
· Method study
· Fatigue study
6. which of the following statements best describe ‘Mental Revolution’
· It implies change in attitude
· The management and workers should play the game of one upmanship
· Both workers and managers require each other
· Workers should be paid more wages.
7. which of the following statements are FALSE about Taylor and Fayol
· Fayol was a mining engineer whereas Taylor was a mechanical engineer.
· Fayol’s principles are applicable in specialized institutions whereas Taylor’s principles have universal application.
· Fayol’s principles were formed through personal experience whereas Taylor’s principles were formed through experimentation.
· Fayol’s principles are applicable at the top level of management whereas Taylor’s principles are applicable at the shop floor level.
Ques16. How is the principle of unity of command useful to managers? Explain briefly.
Ques17. If an organization does not provide the right place for physical and human resources in an organization, which principle is violated? What are its consequences?
Ques18. Discuss the relevance of Taylor and Fayol’s contribution in the contemporary business environment.
Ques19. Taylor’s technique of ‘Functional Foremanship’ contradicts Fayol’s principle of ‘Unity of Command.’ Explain the basic difference between the two.
Ques20. What does Fayol say about the extent of centralization and decentralization in an organization?
Ques21. Which principle of management suggests that employees should be treated with justice and kindness?
Ques22. State three reasons why understanding of management principles is necessary?
OR
Explain briefly any three points, establishing the need of management principles.
Ques23. What are the adverse effects of the violation of the following principles? (Give one point each).
Division of work
Unity of command
Remuneration
Order
Stability of tenure
Ques24. Distinguish between:
· Unity of command and unity of direction
· Time study and motion study
· Motion study and Method study
Ques25. Do you agree that Taylor’s principles of scientific management and Fayol’s principles of management are mutually complementary? Give reasons.
Ques26.Explain whether Taylor’s techniques of management are universally applicable giving at least 3 techniques in support of your answer.
Ques27. What role do time study and motion study play in setting the standard task?
Ques28. Explain the meaning of management principles and state how they are derived?
Ques29. Are principles in the form of final truth?
Ques30. ‘Principles of management provide useful insight to managers.’ Clarify with the help of example.