Order and Communication

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Explain the principle of scalar chain and gang plank.

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What do you mean by subordination of individual interest to general interest?

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Explain any four points regarding the significance of principles of management.

Q. The formal line of authority from highest to lowest ranks is known as .

1. Scalar Chain
2. Gang Plank
3. Centralisation
4. Decentralisation

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The concentration of decision- making authority is called ___ whereas its dispersal among more than one person is known as ___.

1. Centralisation, Scalar Chain

2. Decentralisation, Initiative

3. Centralisation, Decentralisation

4. Decentralisation, Order

Q. The principle of states that “a place for everything (everyone) and everything (everyone) in its (his/her) place”.

1. Equity
2. Initiative
3. Discipline
4. Order

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What do you mean by Decentralization

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Explain the principle of Scalar Chain and gang plank.

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Panchayats in our country have been given more powers to decide and spend funds granted to them by the government for the welfare of villages. This is ___ at a national level.

1. Decentralisation

2. Both

3. Centralisation

4. None of the above

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What does 'Gang Plank' in 'Scalar Chain' indicate about the nature of management principle?

1. Management principles are temporary in nature.

2. Management principles are rigid in nature.

3. Management principles are consistent in nature.

4. Management principles are flexible in nature.

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What are the problems of decentralization?

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___ refers to an arrangement in which two managers working at the same level can communicate with each other directly for quick communication.

1. Gang plank

2. Centralisation

3. Initiative

4. Order

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According to this principle, there should be an orderly arrangement and a specific place for everything (material order) and everyone ( social order) in the organisation.

1. Principle of Division of Work

2. Principle of Scalar Chain

3. Principle of Equity

4. Principle of Order

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In all the situations the interests of the group/company will supersede the interest of any one individual.

1. True

2. False

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State the principle of Fayol which suggests the communication from top to bottom should follow the official lines of command.

1. Unity of Command

2. Scalar Chain

3. Centralization and decentralization

4. Order

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Identify the different techniques of scientific management inspired by Frederick Taylor's management techniques.

(i) This method was devised by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth who studied the causes and effects of long working hours, poor working conditions and unhappy relations with superiors or peers and developed the importance of rest.

(ii) Scientific Management does not mean holding a stopwatch but there should be a sense of integrity and responsibility between management and workers.

(iii) Principles of management are based on - Use of the human body, arrangement of workplace and design of tools and equipment.

Q. What is the difference between management principles, principles of management and scientific management principles.

Q. Village panchayats while exercising decision making power given by the government follow the principle of management.

1. Centralisation
2. Decentralisation
3. Scalar chain
4. Order

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A public transport corporation has hired 1, 000 buses for the different routes for the passengers of Metropolitan city. Most of the 3, 000 crewmen (drivers, conductor, helpers etc) of these buses have been found to be wanting in satisfactorily dealing with a public and daily commuter. They seem to be little interested in the job and the job seems to have lost all meaning to them.

Is it possible to modify their behaviour by planning a suitable type of training? Suggest one

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Rohit, the production manager of Auto India Ltd, passes on instructions regarding his departments freely and indiscriminately. Which management is violated here?

1. Principle of Scalar Chain

2. Principle of Division of Work

3. Principle of Equity

4. Principle of Order

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In an organisation, it is found that the workers have made their informal groups, and the supervisor of production department is their informal leader. Any instruction given by that supervisor (for official matters) is taken casually and lightly by the members of the group. This has resulted in either non-completion of work or delay in work. A feedback was taken from the employees which suggested gaps between expectations of the supervisor and actual work performance.

(i) Which form of communication can you determine from the case study?

(ii) In the context of the above case study, please specify limitations of this form of communication.

Q. Management is a universal activity that is integral to any
organisation, Examine the given statement by giving 3 reasons.

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Sahil, a new CA in the industry, joined an organisation as a fresher. He was offeres very low salary by the top management. After joining, he realised that another CA Sohan who also joined as a fresher just few days back has been offered higher salary for the same working hours. Which values related to two of the management principles are being voilated by the organisation? 5 ( value bases)

Q. Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite the completed sentences.

The Maharashtra State co-operative societies Act was came in force in ________.
(a) 1956
(b) 1960
(c) 1932

Q. "Management Principles serve as focal point for research in the management."EXPLAIN

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Which of the following is NOT a Principle of management given by Taylor?

(a) Science, not rule of Thumb

(b) Functional Foremanship

(c) Maximum not restricted output

(d) Harmony not discord

Q. The application principle of management are dependent upon the prevailing situation at a particular point of time state and explain the features of management principle mentioned here

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difference between management principles and techniques ?

Q. If in an organization, the power of decision making is concentrated with one person or dispersed among many, then the principle of Centralization and Decentralization is followed or not?

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what is the another name of scalar chain