Question

The principles of management are said to be flexible as:

(a) they aim at influencing the behaviour of human beings.

(b) they are general guidelines to action but do not provide readymade solutions to management problems.

(c) they can be modified by the manager when the situation demands.

(d) their application is dependent upon the prevailing situation at a particular point of time.

Answer 1

Answer: d. their application is dependent upon the prevailing situation at a particular point of time.

Principles of management are not rigid and therefore can be modified by the manager according to the situation.

Also read:

• Henri Fayol 14 Principles of Management
• Taylor Principles of Scientific Management
• Levels of Management
• Management as an Art Science Profession

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