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Business Studies · 2025 · 4 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 4 · Set 2 · Q27
(a) Explain the following principles of ‘Scientific Management’: (i) Harmony, Not Discord (ii) Cooperation, Not Individualism
(a)
Explain the following principles of ‘Scientific Management’:
(i)
Harmony, Not Discord
(ii)
Cooperation, Not Individualism
OR
(b)
Explain the following principles of 'General Management':
(i)
Discipline
(ii)
Remuneration of Employees
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
(i)
Harmony, Not Discord:
This principle emphasises that there should be complete
B
harmony between the management and the workers.
Both should realise that each one is important. There should be
complete mental revolution on the part of both management
and workers and both should transform their thinking.
Management should share the gains of the company, if any,
with the workers. At the same time workers should work hard
and be willing to embrace change for the good of the company.
(ii)
Cooperation, Not Individualism:
This principle emphasises that there should be complete
cooperation between the labour and the management instead of
individualism. Competition should be replaced by cooperation
and both the management and the workers should realise that
they need each other.
Management should not close its ears to any constructive
suggestions made by the employees and should reward the
suggestions which results in substantial reduction in cost. They
should be part of management. If any important decisions are
taken, workers should be taken into confidence.
(i)
Discipline
Discipline is the obedience to organisational rules and
employment agreement which are necessary for the working of
the organisation.
Discipline requires good superiors at all levels, clear and fair
agreements, and judicious application of penalties. Workers and
Management both honour their commitments without any
prejudice towards one another.
(ii)
Remuneration of Employees
The overall pay and compensation should be fair to both the
employees and the organisation. It should be just and equitable.
B
The employees should be paid fair wages, which should give
them reasonable standard of living. At the same time, it should
be within the paying capacity of the organisation.
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