Select the Management principle that when applied would mean that the workers and management both honour their commitments without any prejudice towards one another.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Discipline
Option (1) Discipline — Correct. Discipline means obeying the rules of the organisation and the terms of the employment agreement. In the example, the workers agree to work extra hours and the management promises higher wages later. Both sides honour their commitments without any prejudice towards one another. These are the same words as in the question.
Option (2) Remuneration of Employees — Incorrect. This principle says that pay should be fair to both the employees and the organisation. It is not about keeping promises.
Option (3) Initiative — Incorrect. Initiative means that workers should be encouraged to make and carry out their own plans for improvement.
Option (4) Cooperation not Individualism — Incorrect. This is a principle of Taylor, not Fayol. It asks for full cooperation between labour and management in place of individualism. It does not talk about honouring an agreement.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iii) Discipline: Discipline is the obedience to organisational rules and employment agreement which are necessary for the working of the organisation. According to Fayol, discipline requires good superiors at all levels, clear and fair agreements and judicious application of penalties.” “Suppose management and labour union have entered into an agreement whereby workers have agreed to put in extra hours without any additional payment to revive the company out of loss. In return the management has promised to increase wages of the workers when this mission is accomplished. Here discipline when applied would mean that the workers and management both honour their commitments without any prejudice towards one another.” |