There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the options given below.

Assertion: The application and use of principles of management is not universal.
Reasoning: The principles of management are not as exact as the principles of science.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Since the principles of management are not as exact as the principles of science, their application and use is not universal. They have to be modified according to a given situation. However, they provide managers with certain standardised techniques that can be used in different situations. These principles are also used for training and development of managers.