Business Studies Principles of Management

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Who is known as the father of general management?

Henry Fayol

Maslow

Herzberg

F W Taylor

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Henry Fayol developed the 14 principles of management and administrative management theory, establishing universal principles applicable to all organizations. Option 2 -> Maslow is known for the Hierarchy of Needs theory related to human motivation and psychology, not management principles. Option 3 -> Herzberg developed the Two-Factor Theory (Motivation-Hygiene Theory) focusing on employee motivation factors, not general management. Option 4 -> F W Taylor is known as the father of scientific management, emphasizing efficiency and scientific methods in operations rather than general management. Hence, Option 1: Henry Fayol -> He pioneered administrative management theory and developed comprehensive principles that apply universally to all management functions and organizations, earning him the title of "father of general management" -> correct

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Which technique of Scientific Management is used to determine the best way of doing a task?

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Which of the following principles emphasizes that subordinates should report to one and only one superior?

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Savitri is biased towards her female subordinates when it comes to solving the conflicts among the employees. Which principle is being violated here?

Order
Equity
Discipline
Span of control

2023: 29 May Shift 2

Arrange following elements of communication process in a sequence

A. Sender

B. Receiver

C. Message

D. Media

E. Feedback

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Name of Study)	LIST-II (Description)
A. Method Study	I. A person is bound to feel tired physically and mentally if she/he does not rest while working.
B. Motion Study	II. The objective of this study is to determine the number of workers to be employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs
C. Time Study	III. The objective of this study is to find out one best way of doing the job
D. Fatigue Study	IV. Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

"According to a management expert, "even a small production activity like loading pigs of iron into boxcars can be scientifically planned and managed. This can result in tremendous saving of human energy as well as wastage of time and materials." Identify the principle of scientific management advocated in the aforesaid statement.

Who is known as the father of general management?

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