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Business Studies DPP: 3

Principles of Management

Q1 ____________ is known as the father of scientific Q7 Which of the following is not concerned with the
management. Henry Fayol?
(A) Frederick Winslow Taylor (A) Scalar Chain
(B) Henry Fayol (B) Time Study
(C) Philip Kotler (C) Division of work
(D) A K Bhosle (D) Unity of Command

Q2 Which principle of taylor suggests that job Q8 Which foreman under functional foremanship
performed should be based on scientific enquiry keeps machines and tools etc., ready for
and not on intuition? operation by workers?
(A) Science, not rule of thumb (A) Speed boss (B) Inspector
(B) Cooperation, not individualism (C) Disciplinarian (D) Gang Boss
(C) Mental revolution
Q9 According to “Cooperation, not individualism”
(D) Harmony, not Discord
principle, competition should be replaced by
Q3 Functional foremanship is an extension of which cooperation. (True/False)
principle of management?
Q10 Name the principle that is an extension of the
(A) Division of work
"Harmony, not Discord".
(B) Unity of command
(C) Order Q11 Explain the following techniques of Scientific
(D) Stability of Personnel Management: Fatigue study

Q4 Standardization refers to eliminating unnecessary Q12 Distinguish between 'Principles of Management'

varieties, sizes and grades of the product and 'Techniques of Management'
manufactured by the organization. (True/False)
Q13 Give the meaning of 'Mental Revolution' as
Q5 Taylor’s concept of functional foremanship is in suggested by F. W. Taylor.
direct contrast with which principle of
management? Q14 Explain the following techniques of Scientific
(A) Unity of direction Management: Motion study
(B) Discipline
Q15 Vaibhav Sharma was working as the Production
(C) Unity of command
Manager in Crescent Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. To
(D) Division of work
get his son admitted in school he wanted to take
Q6 Which scientific study aims to eliminate leave from the office but on the same day, an
unnecessary movements or motions and to find important meeting with the Chief Executive
out the best method of doing a particular job. Officer (CEO) of the company was scheduled to
(A) Method study (B) Motion study discuss about some new medicines to be
(C) Fatigue study (D) Time study manufactured. Considering the significance of

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the meeting, he did not take leave. The CEO Name and explain the principle of management
appreciated his exemplary behaviour as he gave being followed by Vaibhav Sharma in the above
priority to the organisational interest over his case.
personal interest.

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Answer Key
Q1 (A) Q9 true

Q2 (A) Q10 H&S

Q3 (A) Q11 H&S

Q4 false Q12 H&S

Q5 (C) Q13 H&S

Q6 (B) Q14 H&S

Q7 (B) Q15 H&S

Q8 (D)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: Time study is a technique given by FW Taylor
Frederick Winslow Taylor is known as the father which is used to determine the time required to
of scientific management. perform a specific task.

Q2 Text Solution: Q8 Text Solution:

Science, not rule of thumb Gang boss keeps machines, tools etc. ready for
Explanation - According to this principle, there operation by workers.
should be scientific study and analysis of each Q9 Text Solution:
element of a job, in order to replace the old rule According to the " Cooperation, not
of thumb approach or hit and trial method. individualism” principle of scientific
Q3 Text Solution: management, both management and workers
The technique of Functional Foremanship is an should realize the need and importance of each
extension of division of work and specialization. other. Both the parties should cooperate rather
In this technique the workers are divided into than competing with each other.
small groups. Q10 Text Solution:
Q4 Text Solution: The principle that is an extension of the
Simplification refers to eliminating unnecessary "Harmony, not Discord" is the Principle of
varieties, sizes and grades of the products Cooperation, not Individualism. This principle
manufactured by the organization. states that individuals and groups within an
Standardization refers to the process of setting organization should work together and support
standards for every phase of business operation. each other in order to achieve common goals

Q5 Text Solution: and objectives.

Unity of Command Q11 Text Solution:

Explanation - Functional foremanship is a Fatigue study refers to determining the number
technique which puts a worker/subordinate and frequency of rest intervals needed to
under eight specialist foreman/superiors. On the complete a task. Taylor suggested that working
other hand, Unity of command principle of continuously without a break causes fatigue. As a
management requires a subordinate to be result, it requires a rest period to regain the lost
receiving orders and be accountable to only one stamina. It also helps in the maintenance of a
superior. Hence, both are in contrast with each worker's operational efficiency.
other. Q12 Text Solution:
Q6 Text Solution: Management techniques define the measures to
Motion Study be performed to accomplish the desired goals
Explanation - Motion study refers to making and objectives, whereas management principles
thorough analysis of various motions being are the guidelines to be followed when
performed by a worker while he is doing a implementing the techniques.
particular task. It helps to save time and increase Q13 Text Solution:
production. A mental revolution is a shift in perspective that
Q7 Text Solution: affects both management and employees. The
effectiveness of implementing scientific

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management hinges on a mental revolution For cutting down unproductive and wasteful
among management and employees on both movements.
their responsibility to collaborate together to To design suitable equipment and tools to
produce the greatest excess and the minimise the unproductive movements of
requirement. workers.

Q14 Text Solution: Q15 Text Solution:

Motion Study : The principle is ‘Subordination of individual
interest to General Interest’
1. It is one of the techniques of scientific
According to this principle, the interests of an
management developed by Taylor.
organization should take precedence over the
2. The objectives of motion study are:
interests of any individual employee.
To determine the movements of workers when This is because the greater interests of
they are performing the job. employees and stakeholders are more
To differentiate between productive and significant than the interests of any single
unproductive movements. individual.

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