Business Studies

Principles of Management

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What is the focus of "Functional Foremanship"?

Esprit de Corps

Specialization in supervising functions

Unity of Command

Scalar Chain

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Esprit de Corps refers to team spirit and harmony among employees, which is a principle by Henri Fayol, not related to Functional Foremanship.

Option 2 -> Specialization in supervising functions involves having multiple specialized foremen, each handling a specific function (quality, maintenance, speed, etc.) rather than one general foreman - this is the core concept of Functional Foremanship.

Option 3 -> Unity of Command states employees should report to only one superior; Functional Foremanship actually violates this principle as workers receive orders from multiple specialized foremen.

Option 4 -> Scalar Chain refers to the formal chain of authority from top to bottom in an organization, which is a different management principle by Fayol.

Hence, Option 2: Specialization in supervising functions -> Functional Foremanship, introduced by F.W. Taylor, focuses on dividing supervisory work among specialized foremen where each foreman is an expert in a particular function, ensuring better efficiency through specialization -> correct

2026: 11 May Shift 1

The technique of Scientific management provided by Taylor which explains that the workers can be classified as efficient or inefficient on the basis of standards is :

2025: 15 May Shift 2

"Adherence to the principles of management adds to knowledge, ability and understanding of managerial situations and circumstances".

Identify the point of importance of principles of management stated here.

2026: 23 May Shift 1

The following points summarise the nature of principles of management:

A. Limited applicability

B. Rigidity

C. General guidelines

D. Contingent

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 29 May Shift 2

_______ is the management function of monitoring organisational performance towards the attainment of organisational goals

2022: 15 July Shift 2

A manager should not fall into the temptations of misusing her/his powers for individual/family benefit at the cost of larger general interest of the workers/company.

The relevant principle of management is ___.

2026: 20 May Shift 1

The following points summarise the nature of principles of management:

(A) The principles of management are formed by experience and collective wisdom of managers as well as experimentation.

(B) The principles of management are intended to apply to all types of organisations.

(D) The principles of management are intended to establish relationship between cause and effect.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

What is the focus of "Functional Foremanship"?

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