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Principles of Management

CBSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

Complete topic list for Principles of Management in CBSE Class 12 Business Studies. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Principles of Management

1

Meaning, Nature and Significance of Principles of Management

  • A managerial principle is a broad and general guideline for decision-making and behaviour.
  • Management principles are not as rigid as principles of pure science.
  • Techniques are procedures or methods involving a series of steps to accomplish desired goals; principles guide the use of techniques.
2

Early Management Thought and Schools of Management

  • The first known management ideas were recorded in 3000-4000 B.C.
  • The Pyramid built by Cheops required 100,000 men for over twenty years in 2900 B.C., covered 13 acres, and measured 481 meters in height.
  • Such large projects show that management principles were needed even in early times.
3

F.W. Taylor and Scientific Management

  • F.W. Taylor was an American mechanical engineer and is called the Father of Scientific Management.
  • He lived from March 20, 1856 to March 21, 1915.
  • He became an apprentice mechanist in 1874 and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1883.
4

Principles of Scientific Management

  • Taylor’s four principles are: the development of a true science; scientific selection of workman; scientific education and development of workman; intimate and friendly cooperation between management
  • The chapter also presents Taylor’s four principles as: Science not Rule of Thumb; Harmony, Not Discord; Cooperation, Not Individualism; and Development of Each and Every Person to His or Her Greatest
  • Science not Rule of Thumb means replacing guesswork with scientific analysis and a standard method.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Principles of Management

Meaning of principlesNature of principlesSignificance of principlesEvolution of management thoughtClassical school of managementF.W. Taylor and scientific managementHenri Fayol and administrative principlesScientific management principles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Principles of Management for CBSE Class 12 Business Studies?
Key topics in Principles of Management include Chapter Overview — Principles of Management, Chapter Overview: Principles of Management, Unity of Command vs Unity of Direction — The Critical Distinction. These are the concepts CBSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Principles of Management — CBSE Class 12 Business Studies?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 38 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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