CBSE 2023 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q33

A famous cricket coach, Alam Raza was hired by Sports College, Indore to coach the college cricket team for a National level competition. In the first meeting itself, the Principal of the college announced that the players would enter into an agreement with the college. The agreement would state the reporting time for players on the field and other rules and regulations. Failure to obey the agreement and rules would lead to judicious application of penalties. It was also announced by the College Principal that the players would receive orders from the coach and they would all be responsible only to the coach, to prevent confusion regarding tasks to be done. The coach was very determined to train the players to win, as the entire responsibility was on his shoulders. He promoted the spirit of mutual trust and belongingness among the team members without which he felt it would be difficult to win. The players were also enthusiastic and the training started in full swing. Identify and explain the three principles of management discussed in the above case.