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Which of the following points summarise the nature of principles of management?

(A) Universal applicability

(B) Rigidity

(C) Contingent

(D) Mainly behavioral

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

(A) Universal applicability → Correct

Applicable to all organisations (business/non-business, small/large).

Example → planning is needed in a school as well as a factory.

(B) Rigidity → Incorrect

Principles are flexible guidelines, not strict rules.

Example → division of work varies with size and nature of organisation.

(C) Contingent → Correct

Application depends on situation and context.

Example → centralisation differs in a startup vs MNC.

(D) Mainly behavioural → Correct

Focuses on human behaviour and managing people.

Example → motivation depends on employee needs and behaviour.

Hence, (A), (C) and (D) are correct.

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