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Class 12 Principles of Management worksheet

CBSE Business Studies. Fayol’s 14 principles, Taylor’s principles and techniques: functional foremanship, standardisation, method, motion, time and fatigue study, differential piece wages. Every sheet has 20 questions in three sections and an answer key, and the numbers change every time.

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Sample questions

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Section A · multiple choice

  1. 1.

    Fayol’s principle that an employee should get orders from only one boss is:

    1. scalar chain
    2. order
    3. unity of direction
    4. unity of command
    Answer

    (d) unity of command

  2. 2.

    Workers and managers both honour the agreed rules and the terms of their contracts. Which principle of Fayol is followed or broken?

    1. discipline
    2. equity
    3. esprit de corps
    4. order
    Answer

    (a) discipline

  3. 3.

    The firm studies how often workers need rest breaks to avoid tiring them. Which technique of scientific management is this?

    1. standardisation
    2. method study
    3. functional foremanship
    4. fatigue study
    Answer

    (d) fatigue study

Section B · short answer

  1. 4.

    What are principles of management?

    Answer

    Broad and general guidelines for managerial decision making and behaviour.

  2. 5.

    Name the principle of Fayol shown in each case. (a) The firm avoids frequent transfers so that workers settle into their jobs. (b) The manager says “we” instead of “I” and builds team spirit.

    Answer

    (a) stability of personnel (b) esprit de corps

Section C · long answer

  1. 6.

    Explain the significance of principles of management.

    Answer

    They give managers useful insights into reality, help optimum use of resources, support scientific decisions, help meet changing needs, fulfil social responsibility, and help in training and research.

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