Arnav, a manager of Micro Ltd., does not distribute the work amongst his subordinates, according to the capabilities. He has given the work on the basis of favouritism. Which principle is overlooked? Give some of its violating effects.

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The principle of 'equity' is overlooked as the manager is doing partiality in distributing the work.

Its violating effects are:

(i) It leads to dissatisfaction among employees.

(ii) Labour turnover will increase in the organisation.

(iii) It will result in poor relations between workers and managers.

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