Matilda is the CEO of Inflorescent Ltd. This year she wants to expand her business and get a growth in profit by 30%. To achieve this target, she has divided the entire work of the organisation into 4 divisions. Each division will be headed by a manager. Each manager will identify 3 workers each who are hardworking and send them for training to increase their efficiency. The Managers also have to decide the best way to do the work. Mr. Aream, who is the manager of the production department has set a chart that all the workers will follow while producing the product. The chart will help in minimising the unnecessary movement. Matilda has also given instructions to all the department managers that they must avoid dual-subordination. To ensure that all the managers are able to achieve their individual targets, Matilda has duly assigned authority to each manager.
Identify the principle of management from the above case study when each manager has to identify and send 3 workers for training.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Development of each and every person to his greatest efficiency and prosperity
Option (1) Co-operation not individualism — Incorrect. It means working together, not sending workers for training.
Option (2) Harmony not discord — Incorrect. It means a good relation between workers and management. It is not about training.
Option (3) Science not rule of thumb — Incorrect. It means using scientific methods instead of guesswork. It is not about training.
Option (4) Development of each and every person to his greatest efficiency and prosperity — Correct. Workers should be given the required training to increase their efficiency. Each manager sends 3 workers for training.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iv) Development of Each and Every Person to His or Her Greatest Efficiency and Prosperity: Industrial efficiency depends to a large extent on personnel competencies. As such, scientific management also stood for worker development. Worker training was essential also to learn the ‘best method’ developed as a consequence of the scientific approach. Taylor was of the view that the concern for efficiency could be built in right from the process of employee selection. Each person should be scientifically selected. Then work assigned should suit her/his physical, mental and intellectual capabilities. To increase efficiency, they should be given the required training. Efficient employees would produce more and earn more. This will ensure their greatest efficiency and prosperity for both company and workers.” |