Business Studies Principles of Management

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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:

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(B), (C) and (D) only

✅ 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.

2025: 27 May Shift 2

What is the focus of "Functional Foremanship"?

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I Work Studies	LIST-II Explanation
A. Method Study	I. To determine the number of workers to be employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs.
B. Motion Study	II. Assembly line production
C. Time Study	III. To determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task.
D. Fatigue Study	IV. The study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

Match list I with list II

LIST I	LIST II
A. People and material must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiency	I. Espirit de corps
B. This principle resembles with military organisation	II. Order
C. It will minimize the need for using penalties	III. Stability of tenure
D. Employees should be given reasonable time to show results	IV. Unity of command

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

"A manager should replace 'I' with 'We' in all his conversations with workers to foster team spirit".

Which Principle of Management is related to this statement?

2023: 22 June Shift 1

Identify the correct combinations of Principles of Management.

A. Division of work and motion study

B. Equity and scalar chain

C. Authority and Responsibility and Method Study

D. Discipline and Order

E. Initiative and Fatigue Study

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2023: 29 May Shift 2

"Later he grouped the similar natured activities into different units"

Identify the step highlighted in the above line in the organisation process

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:

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