Business Studies

Principles of Management

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Which of the following terms represents the number of subordinates that a superior can effectively manage?

Span of Management

Unity of Direction

Management Control System

Unity of Command

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Span of Management refers to the number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise and control.

Option 2 -> Unity of Direction means all activities with the same objective should be directed by one manager using one plan.

Option 3 -> Management Control System refers to processes and tools used to monitor, measure, and control organizational performance.

Option 4 -> Unity of Command states that each employee should receive orders from only one superior to avoid confusion.

Hence, Option 1: Span of Management -> This term specifically defines the optimal number of subordinates that can be effectively managed by a single superior, also known as "span of control." It determines the width of organizational structure and affects managerial effectiveness -> correct

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Scientific Principles)	List-II (Explanation)
(A) Harmony, Not Discord	(I) Scientific method involved investigation of traditional methods through work-study, unifying the best practices and developing a standard method.
(B) Development of Each and Every Person to His or Her Greatest Efficiency and Prosperity	(II) Management should not close its ears to any constructive suggestions made by the employees.
(C) Science not Rule of Thumb	(III) Prosperity for the employer cannot exist for a long time unless it is accompanied by prosperity for the employees and vice versa'.
(D) Cooperation, Not Individualism	(IV) Each person should be scientifically selected, and the work assigned should suit her/his physical, mental and intellectual capabilities.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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: 13 May Shift 1

F.W. Taylor was prompted to suggest functional foremanship through eight specialists. They are

(A) Inspection clerk

(B) Route clerk

(D) Time and cost clerk

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

"The Intererst of an organisation should take priority over the interest of any individual employee". Identify the Principle of Management referred to in the statement given above.

2025: 15 May Shift 2

"She divided the work in smaller units and each employee is well trained to perform his/her work efficiently".

Which Principle of Management is followed here?

2025: 15 May Shift 2

"She instructed employees that communication from top to bottom should follow the official lines of command". Identify the Principle of Management here.

Which of the following terms represents the number of subordinates that a superior can effectively manage?

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