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Principles of Management

CBSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

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Meaning and Nature of Management Principles

  • Management principles are broad and general guidelines for decision-making and behavior in organizations
  • They are different from techniques (which are procedures) and values (which have moral connotations)
  • Principles are formed through observation, experimentation, and personal experiences of managers
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Characteristics/Nature of Management Principles

  • Universal Applicability: Apply to all types of organizations but extent varies
  • General Guidelines: Provide broad guidance, not readymade solutions
  • Formed by Practice and Experimentation: Based on experience and collective wisdom
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Significance of Management Principles

  • Providing managers with useful insights into reality and increasing managerial efficiency
  • Optimum utilization of resources and effective administration
  • Scientific decision-making based on facts rather than personal bias
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Taylor's Scientific Management - Principles

  • Science, Not Rule of Thumb: Replace traditional methods with scientific approach
  • Harmony, Not Discord: Complete mental revolution and cooperation between management and workers
  • Cooperation, Not Individualism: Partnership approach with shared responsibilities

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Broad and general guidelines for decisionA systematic approach to managementA topTaylor's concept emphasizing the needUnity of Command means each employee

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