Question

Henry Fayol is of the opinion that ‘workers should not be shifted from their job position frequently’.

1. Identify the functional principle referred to here.

2. State any 3 characteristics of management principles.

Answer 1

1. Stability of personnel 

2. Nature of Principles of Management:

Principles of management are statements of fundamental truth which provides guidelines for management decision making and action.

The nature of management principles are: 

1. Universal applicability:

Management principles ha/e universal application in all types of organizations. 

2. General guidelines: 

The principles are guidelines to action.

3. Formed by practice and experimentation: 

The principles of management are formed by experience and experimentation of managers.

4. Flexible:

The principles of management are not rigid. They are flexible and can be modified according to the situation.

5. Influencing human behavior:

Management principles aim at influencing behavior of human beings.

6. Cause and effect relationship: 

The principles of management establish the relation between the cause and effect.