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Business Studies · 2024 · 6 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q31
(a) Explain the following techniques of Scientific Management: (i) Time study (ii) Differential piece wage system (iii) Motion study
(a)
Explain the following techniques of Scientific Management :
(i)
Time study
(ii)
Differential piece wage system
(iii)
Motion study
OR
(b)
Explain the following features of principles of management :
(i)
General guidelines
(ii)
Mainly behavioural
(iii)
Formed by practice and experimentation
Marking-scheme solution
• (i) Time study:
It is a technique of scientific management which
determines the standard time taken to perform a well-
• defined job.
It is used to determine the number of workers to be
employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and
determine labour costs.
• (ii) Differential piece wage system:
Differential Piece Wage System is a technique which
differentiates between efficient and less efficient
workers. It rewards the efficient workers and motivates
• the less efficient ones to improve their efficiency.
In this plan, there are two piece rates – one for those
workers who produce the standard output or more, and
the other for those who produce less than the standard
output.
• (iii)Motion study:
Motion study refers to the study of movements which are
• undertaken while doing a typical job.
It seeks to eliminate unnecessary movements so that it
takes less time to complete the job efficiently.
OR
Q(b). Explain the following features of principles of
management:
(i)
General guidelines
(ii)
Mainly behavioural
(iii)
Formed by practice and experimentation
• (i) General guidelines:
The principles of management are guidelines to action
but do not provide readymade straitjacket solutions to all
• managerial problems.
It is so because real business situations are very complex
and dynamic and are a result of many factors.
• (ii) Mainly behavioural:
Management principles aim at influencing behaviour of
• human beings.
They enable a better understanding of the relationship
between human and material resources in accomplishing
organisational purposes.
• (iii)Formed by practice and experimentation:
The principles of management are formed by experience
• and collective wisdom of managers.
The principles are formed by experimentation.
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