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Principles of Management Assignment Guide

The document is an assignment for Class 12 Business Studies focusing on the principles of management. It includes various sections with questions ranging from very short answers to long case studies, aimed at assessing students' understanding of management principles. The assignment emphasizes practical application and encourages students to relate theoretical concepts to real-life business scenarios.

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Principles of Management Assignment Guide

The document is an assignment for Class 12 Business Studies focusing on the principles of management. It includes various sections with questions ranging from very short answers to long case studies, aimed at assessing students' understanding of management principles. The assignment emphasizes practical application and encourages students to relate theoretical concepts to real-life business scenarios.

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Class 12 – Business Studies

Chapter 2: Principles of Management


Assignment

Section A – Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each)

1. Who is regarded as the ‘Father of Scientific Management’?


2. Name any two principles of Fayol’s General Management.
3. Define ‘Discipline’ as a principle of management.
4. Which principle of management states that "there should be only one boss for every
employee"?
5. Write one difference between Scientific Management and Administrative Principles.

Section B – Short Answer Questions (3–4 marks each)

6. Explain the principle of Unity of Command with an example.


7. How does the principle of Equity help in smooth running of an organisation?
8. Differentiate between Unity of Direction and Unity of Command.
9. "Principles of management are universal." Explain with two examples.
10. State any three techniques of Scientific Management given by F.W. Taylor.

Section C – Long Answer / Case Study (5–6 marks each)

11. A company has introduced a new product in the market but is facing delay in
production because workers do not follow orders of one superior and instead take
instructions from multiple people.

 Identify the principle being violated.


 Explain the importance of this principle.
 Suggest measures to overcome this problem.

12. Workers in a factory are given wages on the basis of per unit produced. Some workers
produce more while others less, leading to differences in wages and dissatisfaction.

 Which technique of Scientific Management can help here?


 Explain how it will solve the problem.

13. “Principles of management are guidelines but not rigid rules.” Justify the statement
with suitable examples.
Section D – Application / Higher-Order Thinking

14. Observe your school or any nearby business (like a shop or office). Identify any two
principles of management being followed and any one principle being violated.
Write in about 150 words.
15. Imagine you are the manager of a company. Apply four different principles of
management to improve discipline, teamwork, efficiency, and growth in your
organisation. Illustrate with examples.

Instructions for Students:

 Attempt all questions in your notebook.


 Give neat and well-labeled answers.
 Case studies should be solved with clear identification of principles and reasoning.
 Submit your completed assignment by the given deadline.

Note for Students:


This assignment will help you understand how principles of management are applied in real-
life business situations.

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