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"Shining" limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices of the products. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work over time. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working in one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirits of teamwork, which had characterized the company previously was beginning to take back seat, workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

Mention the principle of management which is not followed in the given lines.

"The spirit of teamwork, which had characterized the company, previously was beginning to take back seat."

Solution

Correct Option: 3

Esprit de Corps literally means 'Union is Strength'. This principle emphasizes the importance of teamwork and team spirit among employees. Since the passage mentions that the spirit of teamwork was taking a back seat, the principle being violated is Esprit de Corps. Hence, the answer is option 3.

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