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1. A sales person is asked to finalize a deal with customer. The marketing manager allows

him to give a discount of up to 10% but the Finance Manager allows him to give discount
of up to 25%. Which principle is violated here?

2. “Workers should be encouraged to develop and carry out their plans for development.”
Identify the principle of management formulated by Fayol.

3. Give positive effects of the principle of „discipline‟.
4. Explain the Principle of centralization and decentralization.

5. In what way the Principle of „Unity of Command‟ is useful to the management? Give a

brief explanation.
6. If an organisation is not providing the right place for physical and human resources, which

principle is violated?

(Three/Four Marks)

1. An organization follows the principles of management. What are the adverse effects

of each of the following principles of management on the organization?
a. Unity of Command

b. Order
c. Stability of tenure of personnel

2. Write short note on principle of Scalar chain and Gang plank.

(Five Marks)

1. Discuss Henry Fayol's 14 Principles of management.
2. Taylor‟s principles of scientific management and Fayol‟s principles of management

are mutually complementary.” Do you agree with this view? Give any four reasons in
support of your answer.

Case Study (Six Marks)

Q.1„F‟ limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under

a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable
prices. Also with more people working the market for processed food was increasing. New

players were also corning to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the
short run the company directed its existing workforce to work overtime.