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:
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
(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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