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Employee Support and Management Principles

The concepts of human relations and decentralization are discussed in the passage. The principles of management that would be easily followed are: - Providing support to employees through funds for their families and a supportive work environment to improve morale and reduce turnover. - Decentralizing decision making to workers on the plant floor so they can respond quickly to changes in the external environment.

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Employee Support and Management Principles

The concepts of human relations and decentralization are discussed in the passage. The principles of management that would be easily followed are: - Providing support to employees through funds for their families and a supportive work environment to improve morale and reduce turnover. - Decentralizing decision making to workers on the plant floor so they can respond quickly to changes in the external environment.

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1. Every year a meeting is organized in the lawns of the owner of a company.

In this
meeting the owner of the company grants some funds for the benefit of the families of
the employees. The employees on the other hand never resist any change or put
excessive demands. The general environment in the company is very supportive to the
employees. The employee turnover ratio is very low.
Which concept of management is discussed here? Which principle of management will
be easily followed here?

2. Mohan works on the floor of a mall as a manager. He is very hard working but is unable
to produce results for his organisation. His target for last month was a sale of 10 lakh
rupees from his floor. However by the end of the month the sale was only 8 lakh rupees.
He is very regular and takes all the necessary steps to complete the target. However his
staff is not as competent as he himself is. When he tries to take action against
disobedient employees the top management doesn’t allow him to do so. They haven’t
given him the power to fire employees or take any strict action against them.
Which principle of Fayol is violated here by the Organisation?

3. Enigma Coolers are the leading manufacturers in their area. They have decided to
increase the productivity of their workers. For this they have chalked out a plan. They will
be hiring operational managers who to work at the lower level of management. They
have decided to keep eight managers over a single worker. Thus every worker will have
to report to all these eight managers.
Which technique of scientific management is followed here? What will be the benefit?
Also tell which principle of Fayol will be violated here?

4. In a huge manufacturing company there was a constant training programme running for
the workers throughout the year. The workers were trained about the machines as the
management realised that management is all about the relationship among workers and
their proper handling of the machines. As the size of the organisation increased the
management decided to release their hold on day to day activities of the organisation. A
more decentralised approach was adopted where the workers could decide about the
machines and the amount of raw material required instead of the traditional centralized
approach as per the needs. The management knew that the external environment is
dynamic. In order to meet stiff competition they clarified to the workers that their
instructions should not be taken strictly and should be moulded as per the requirements
of the organisation at the level where actual action takes place.
Which natures of principles of management have been highlighted in the above case? 3

5. Enigma Footwear is a very innovative organisation. The company has the policy of
paying proper attention to the training of the managers. The organisation teaches
various management principles to the managers whenever required so that they can
apply them and understand the practical aspects of business through them. Year by year
the organisation is able to increase its revenue. This is because the managers are able
to economically use the funds of the organisation and increase the output of the workers
through various principles like discipline and science not rule of thumb. This year the
company will be opening its 14th branch in India. The firm has decided to start the
campaign for adopting poor children. This year the target is 500 poor children due to be
adopted. This will help the organisation put noticeable example in front of others who
can learn a lot from this initiative of the company.
Which points of importance of principles of management are highlighted in the above
case? Identify the lines. 3

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This scenario follows the scientific management technique of 'Functional Foremanship', where workers report to multiple managers, enhancing specialization. However, it compromises the Fayol principle of 'Unity of Command', which states that each employee should have only one direct supervisor to avoid confusion and conflict .

Enigma Footwear's focus on training managers and community initiatives demonstrates 'Unity of Direction' by aligning all efforts toward organizational goals. This principle ensures that training programs and social projects are consistent with achieving long-term objectives, fostering coherence and positive societal impact .

While decentralization promotes flexibility and responsiveness, potential drawbacks include a lack of uniformity in decision-making, potential conflicts arising from autonomous decisions, and challenges in maintaining organizational coherence as workers might lack a comprehensive strategic view .

The annual meeting underscores the management's role in fostering a supportive and cohesive organizational culture. By prioritizing employee welfare and stability, the management strengthens trust and loyalty, reducing resistance to change and turnover, ultimately enhancing company stability and performance .

Mohan's inability to take action against incompetent staff demonstrates a violation of Fayol’s principle of 'Authority and Responsibility'. Despite Mohan's efforts, the lack of authority to enforce decisions impacts his ability to achieve sales targets, undermining his effectiveness as a manager .

This scenario illustrates the concept of 'Employee Welfare' and the principle of 'Stability of Tenure of Personnel'. The supportive environment provided by the company, through grants for employees' families, contributes to high employee satisfaction and low turnover rates .

Enigma Footwear's training policy aligns with their strategic objective of fostering innovation and effective operation management by empowering managers with theoretical and practical knowledge. This policy underlines a business ethos centered on continuous improvement, capability building, and fostered long-term sustainable growth while aligning with social responsibilities .

The nature highlighted here includes the 'Flexibility' and 'Dynamism' of management principles. Decentralization allows for adaptability in the face of changing external environments, demonstrating that principles can be altered or adapted based on situational needs .

Enigma Footwear shows the importance of management principles by emphasizing manager training, economically using organizational funds, and increasing worker productivity. These practices lead to successful expansions and community initiatives, highlighting benefits such as 'Increased Efficiency' and 'Social Responsibility' .

Not granting authority limits strategic decision-making and swift resolution of issues, hampering achievement of organizational goals. It reduces managers' ability to motivate or correct staff, potentially leading to lower morale and performance inefficiencies, ultimately affecting competitive positioning and long-term strategic success .

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