The principles of management are said to be flexible as:

they aim at influencing the behaviour of human beings.

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

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they can be modified by the manager when the situation demands.

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

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Solution

The correct option is D
their application is dependent upon the prevailing situation at a particular point of time.

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.

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Principles of management are NOT

(a) Universal

(b) Flexible

(d) Behavioural

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.

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

why is it said that the principles of management are universal?

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