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Principles of Management

Odisha Board · Class 12 · Business Studies

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What are principles of management?

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Principles of management are broad and general guidelines for decision-making and behavior. They are basic truths that serve as guidelines for managerial actions and help managers take decisions while

Card 2Nature of Principles

List the six key characteristics of the nature of management principles.

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1. Universal applicability - apply to all types of organizations 2. General guidelines - not readymade solutions 3. Formed by practice and experimentation 4. Flexible - can be modified as per situatio

Card 3Significance

Why are management principles significant? List the main benefits.

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1. Provide useful insights into reality and increase managerial efficiency 2. Optimum utilization of resources and effective administration 3. Enable scientific decision-making based on facts 4. Help

Card 4Scientific Management

Who is known as the 'Father of Scientific Management' and what was his main contribution?

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Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915) is known as the 'Father of Scientific Management'. His main contribution was developing scientific methods to replace 'rule of thumb' approach in management. He be

Card 5Scientific Management

State Taylor's four principles of Scientific Management.

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1. Science, not Rule of Thumb - Replace traditional methods with scientific analysis to find the best way 2. Harmony, not Discord - Complete mental revolution and cooperation between management and wo

Card 6Scientific Management Techniques

What is Functional Foremanship according to Taylor?

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Functional Foremanship is Taylor's technique where instead of one foreman, eight specialists supervise workers. Under Planning Incharge: Instruction Card Clerk, Route Clerk, Time & Cost Clerk, Discipl

Card 7Scientific Management Techniques

Explain the Differential Piece Wage System.

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This is Taylor's wage payment system that differentiates between efficient and inefficient workers. Workers who meet or exceed standard output get a higher rate per piece, while those below standard g

Card 8Scientific Management Techniques

What is the difference between Time Study and Motion Study?

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Time Study: Determines standard time to perform a well-defined job using time measuring devices. Helps fix number of workers needed and frame incentive schemes. Motion Study: Studies body movements (

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