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Principles Of Management

Question
CBSEENBS12004775

Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol.

  1. Unity of Command
  2. Order

Solution

Unity of Command:

  1. There should be one and only one boss for every individual employee.
  2. If an employee gets order from two superior at the same time, the principle is violated.
  3. Consequences of violation: authority is undermined, discipline is in jeopardy, order is disturbed, and stability is threatened.

Order:

  1. People and material must be in suitable places at an appropriate time for maximum efficiency.
  2. It means ‘a place for everything (everyone) and everything (everyone) in its (his/her) place' i.e. orderliness.

Benefits of the principle: no hindrance in the activities of business, increased productivity and efficiency.

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Identify and explain the principles of Taylor and Fayol referred in the above para.

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a. Provide useful insights into the reality and
b. Help in thoughtful decision making.

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