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Viva Questions - Principles of Management

The document outlines key principles of management, emphasizing scientific methods, cooperation, and the development of individuals for maximum efficiency. It details techniques of scientific management, such as functional foremanship and time study, along with Henry Fayol's 14 principles, which include division of work and unity of command. Additionally, it addresses aspects of authority, remuneration, and the importance of order and equity in management practices.

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Viva Questions - Principles of Management

The document outlines key principles of management, emphasizing scientific methods, cooperation, and the development of individuals for maximum efficiency. It details techniques of scientific management, such as functional foremanship and time study, along with Henry Fayol's 14 principles, which include division of work and unity of command. Additionally, it addresses aspects of authority, remuneration, and the importance of order and equity in management practices.

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Unit

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PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Principles of Management

1 Science, Not rule of thumb Method of Scientific enquiry


One best method developed through study
and analysis

2 Harmony, Not Discord ‘Get work done’ from the workers

prosperity of employees

3 Co-operation, Not Complete co-operation b/w workers and


Individualism management
-operation

4 Development of Each and


Every Person to His or Her
Greatest Efficiency and
Prosperity

Techniques of Scientific Management

1 Functional Foremanship

and Specialisation.

2 Standardisation

types.

3 Simplification Eliminating superfluous varieties, sizes and


dimensions

products.
reduced inventories, fuller utilization and
increase turnover.

4 Method Study Find one best way of doing the job.

production and maximize quality and


satisfaction of customer.
5 Motion Study
objects, sitting and changing positions.

identify different motions.


6 Time study Standard time for task.
termine number of
workers to be employed; frame suitable
incentive schemes and determine labour
costs.
7 Fatigue study Rest while working.

frequency of rest intervals.


8 Differential Piece Wage System Differentiate efficient and inefficient workers.
9 Mental Revolution Change in the attitude of workers and
management.

14 Principles of Management by Henry Fayol

1 Division of Work Work divided into small tasks.

2 Authority and Responsibility Balance b/w authority and responsibility.


Manager have right to punish for willfully not
obeying a legitimate order.

3 Discipline Obedience to organizational rules.

Judicious application of penalties.


Honor commitments without prejudice

4 Unity of Command One boss for every employee.

5 Unity of Direction Common objectives through coordinated and


focused efforts.

-ordination.

incharge.
6 Subordination of individual Larger interests of workers and stakeholders
interest to General Interest are more important that interest of any one
person.

any individual.
7 Remuneration of employees Fair pay and compensation.

relations.
8 Centralization and Concentration of authority is centralization.
Decentralisation
through centralization.
of authority among more than one
person is Decentralisation.

decentralisation.

National level.
9 Scalar chain A formal line of authority from highest to
lowest ranks is called Scalar Chain

Gang plank (shorter route for communication)in case of emergency.
10 Order A place for everything and everything in
place.
efficiency.

11 Equity Fair and equal treatment with all employees.

manager.

No discrimination on the basis of caste,


creed, age etc.
12 Stability of Personnel Minimise employee turnover.

rigorous process.

selection and training.


13 Initiative Taking first step with self-motivation.

decrease in cost and time.

14 Espirit De Corps Team spirit of unity and harmony.

. In which book Henry Fayol has mentioned the 14 principles of management:


General and industrial management

How many Principles of Management has been given by Henry Fayol?


14 principles

Who is the Father of Modern Management or Administrative Management?


Henri Fayol
1. Which elements should be kept in mind while determining fair remuneration?
Cost of living

2.What type of centralisation Fayol talks about?


Effective Centralisation
3. In what situation has Fayol permitted the violation of the Principle of Scalar
Chain?
In case of emergency or At the time of sudden happening
4.what is the consequence of violation principle of Scalar Chain?
Management results in ‘disorderly flow of information
5. ‘A proper place for everything and everything in its right place’, with which
order is this statement connected as explained in the principle of order?
Material and Social order

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