Management Principles: Sub-Ordination of Individual Interest to General Interest
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What is one way to achieve 'Espirit De' Corps'?

  • Focusing only on individual interests
  • Promoting harmony in work groups (correct)
  • Encouraging competition among employees
  • Discouraging informal relations among subordinates

    • What does Gang Plank suggest about management principles?

  • They are only applicable to small organizations
  • They should not be adapted to different situations
  • They are rigid and unchangeable
  • They are flexible and can be modified (correct)

    • How can the Sub-Ordination of Individual Interest to General Interest be maintained according to the text?

  • Reconciliation between individual and group interests should be achieved (correct)
  • Employees should not be honest or sincere
  • Mutual agreement should be avoided at all costs
  • Individual interests should always prevail

    • What is one way to inculcate Espirit De’ Corps according to the text?

    <p>Encouraging proper co-ordination of work at all levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'unity of command' in achieving Espirit De’ Corps?

    <p>It contributes to team spirit and mutual understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for achieving the attitude of sub-ordination of individual interest to general interest?

    <p>Reconciliation of mutual differences by mutual agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to McGregor's Theory X, what is the main assumption about people's attitude towards work?

    <p>People avoid work and need to be threatened or persuaded to put in effort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management style is associated with Theory Y according to McGregor?

    <p>Democratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main assumption about people's ambition in Theory Y?

    <p>They are creative and ambitious.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory highlights that work is natural to people and they are self-directed?

    <p>Theory Y</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did David McClelland develop the acquired needs theory to emphasize?

    <p>The different needs acquired throughout an individual's lifetime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management style is associated with Theory X according to McGregor's theory?

    <p>Autocratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fayol emphasize in regards to employee appointment?

    <p>Allowing time for employees to get used to new work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Scalar Chain according to Fayol?

    <p>To ensure all communications pass through a hierarchical chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Gang Plank in the context of organizational communication?

    <p>A temporary shortcut to expedite communication between two points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does stability of job impact workers according to the text?

    <p>It creates a sense of belongingness and team spirit among workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Fayol refer to as the 'Scalar Chain'?

    <p>'The chain of superiors' within an organization's hierarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee is removed before getting used to new work according to Fayol?

    <p>'He will not be able to render worthwhile services'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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