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10723 Principles of Scientific Management

Development of Science for each part of men’s job (replacement of rule of thumb) This principle suggests that work assigned to any employee should be observed, analyzed with respect to each and every element and part and time involved in it. This means replacement of odd rule of thumb by the use of method of […]

10231 Levels of Management – Top, Middle and Lower

The term “Levels of Management” refers to a line of demarcation between various managerial positions in an organization. The number of levels in management increases when the size of the business and work force increases and vice versa. The level of management determines a chain of command, the amount of authority & status enjoyed by […]

8827 What is Management?

Management is a universal phenomenon. It is a very popular and widely used term. All organizations – business, political, cultural or social are involved in management because it is the management which helps and directs the various efforts towards a definite purpose. According to Harold Koontz, “Management is an art of getting things done through […]

10233 Henri Fayols 14 Principles of Management

A principle refers to a fundamental truth. It establishes cause and effect relationship between two or more variables under given situation. They serve as a guide to thought & actions. Therefore, management principles are the statements of fundamental truth based on logic which provides guidelines for managerial decision making and actions. These principles are derived: […]

11516 Techniques of Scientific Management

Time Study It is a technique which enables the manager to ascertain standard time taken for performing a specified job. Every job or every part of it is studied in detail. This technique is based on the study of an average worker having reasonable skill and ability. Average worker is selected and assigned the job […]

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  1. Principles of Management are Universal

    1. Management principles are applicable to all kinds of organizations - business & non business.
    2. They are applicable to all levels of management.
    3. Every organization must make best possible use by the use of management principles.
    4. Therefore, they are universal or all pervasive.

  2. Principles of Management are Flexible

    1. Management principles are dynamic guidelines and not static rules.
    2. There is sufficient room for managerial discretion i.e. they can be modified as per the requirements of the situation.
    3. Modification & improvement is a continuous phenomenon in case of principles of management.

  3. Principles of Management have a Cause & Effect Relationship

    1. Principles of management indicate cause and effect relationship between related variables.
    2. They indicate what will be the consequence or result of certain actions. Therefore, if one is known, the other can be traced.

  4. Principles of Management - Aims at Influencing Human Behavior

    1. Human behavior is complex and unpredictable.
    2. Management principles are directed towards regulating human behavior so that people can give their best to the organization.
    3. Management is concerned with integrating efforts and harmonizing them towards a goal.
    4. But in certain situations even these principles fail to understand human behavior.

  5. Principles of Management are of Equal Importance

    1. All management principles are equally important.
    2. No particular principle has greater importance than the other.
    3. They are all required together for the achievement of organizational goals.

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