Principles of Management

Topics in this chapter

• Nature and Importance of Management Principles
• Fayol’s Principles of Management
• Taylor’s Principles of Scientific Management
• Techniques of Scientific Management

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-7ACD02

   A worker in a factory receives instructions from only one immediate superior. Which principle of management is being followed?

   1. A.Unity of direction
   2. B.Unity of command
   3. C.Scalar chain
   4. D.Division of work
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2. Question 2Q-6CA550

   Under Taylor's differential piece wage system, an efficient worker who produces more than the standard output is paid at a higher rate per unit, while a worker producing below the standard is paid at a lower rate per unit. What is the main purpose of this technique?

   1. A.To reward efficiency and motivate workers to achieve or exceed the standard
   2. B.To ensure that every worker receives the same total wage
   3. C.To eliminate the need for setting performance standards
   4. D.To replace functional foremanship with general supervision
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-17D7E6

   A company prepares one integrated plan for its marketing activities, appoints one manager to coordinate those activities, and ensures that all marketing efforts serve the same organisational objective. Which Fayol principle is primarily illustrated?

   1. A.Unity of command
   2. B.Unity of direction
   3. C.Discipline
   4. D.Centralisation
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-035D61

   What is meant by the principle of mental revolution under Taylor's Scientific Management?

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5. Question 5Q-EFC42D

   A manager distributes duties and rewards among employees without favouritism and treats juniors with fairness. Which principle of Fayol is reflected in this practice?

   1. A.Equity
   2. B.Discipline
   3. C.Order
   4. D.Stability of personnel
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