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?

Encouraging proper co-ordination of work at all levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It contributes to team spirit and mutual understanding (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Reconciliation of mutual differences by mutual agreement (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

People avoid work and need to be threatened or persuaded to put in effort. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Democratic (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

They are creative and ambitious. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Theory Y (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The different needs acquired throughout an individual's lifetime. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Autocratic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Fayol emphasize in regards to employee appointment?

Allowing time for employees to get used to new work (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure all communications pass through a hierarchical chain (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

A temporary shortcut to expedite communication between two points (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It creates a sense of belongingness and team spirit among workers (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

'The chain of superiors' within an organization's hierarchy (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

'He will not be able to render worthwhile services' (A) Signup and view all the answers