Chapter 2 | Principles of management | Business Studies | Class 12 | Part 1
Rajat Arora・28 minutes read
A classic spaghetti carbonara recipe involves boiling spaghetti, cooking guanciale, and tossing it with an egg mixture, while principles of management, including Fayol's 14 principles, focus on division of work, unity of command, and equity to enhance organizational efficiency and employee well-being.
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- Henry Fayol, known as the father of management, introduced 14 principles of management, including the division of work to enhance specialization and efficiency.
- The principles of management studied in a commerce masterclass cover crucial aspects such as authority, discipline, unity of command, and equity, aiming to guide organizations towards effective and fair practices in decision-making and employee treatment.
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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
- Recipe for classic spaghetti carbonara
- Ingredients: spaghetti, eggs, pecorino cheese, guanciale, black pepper
- Boil spaghetti until al dente
- Cook guanciale until crispy
- Whisk eggs with grated pecorino cheese and black pepper
- Toss cooked spaghetti with guanciale and egg mixture
- Serve immediately
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"Masterclass on Fayol and Taylor's Management Principles"
- Principles of Management studied in a commerce masterclass, focusing on Fayol and Taylor's principles.
- Day 12 of a 100-day masterclass, aiming to complete the chapter.
- Henry Fayol, known as the father of management, contributed significantly to the field.
- Fayol's 14 principles of management include the division of work.
- Division of work emphasizes dividing tasks among individuals based on their preferences and capabilities.
- Specialization and efficiency increase with the division of work.
- Authority and responsibility must be balanced in management.
- Authority and responsibility ensure power is accompanied by accountability.
- Discipline is crucial in organizations, maintaining clear rules and regulations.
- Discipline ensures systematic working and efficiency.
- Unity of command emphasizes employees receiving orders from one superior.
- Unity of direction focuses on aligning all efforts towards the organization's goals.
- Subordination of individual interest to general interest prioritizes the organization's benefit over personal interests.
- Remuneration of personnel should be fair and adequate, considering financial capacity, laws, and market rates.
- Centralization and decentralization should be balanced in decision-making processes.
- Scalar chain emphasizes a clear line of authority and communication within the organization.
- Principle of order stresses having fixed places for everything and everyone in the organization.
- Equity advocates for fair and just treatment of employees, avoiding discrimination.
- Stability of tenure of personnel suggests avoiding frequent terminations and transfers to maintain employee security.
- Initiative encourages employees to take self-motivated steps and participate in decision-making.
- Esprit de corps promotes team spirit and unity among employees for better coordination and cooperation.
