The manager of ABC Ltd. asked his workers to work overtime to increase the production and earn more but he did not paid extra wages to workers for extra time worked. The workers feeling dissatisfied and stop contributing maximum.
1. which principle of Fayol is violated in the above case
2. Explain that principles.

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Solution

1- Principle of remuneration
2- Principle of remuneration- Fayol is of the view that each employee must get fair remuneration so that the employee, as well as the owner, gets the same amount of satisfaction. The remuneration system must be such which provides for the adequate remuneration to the employees, motivates the employee to perform better, and may ensure safety & security, raise the standard of living of the employees.

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