Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

Based on following case study, answer question.

 "Oxlo enterprises" is a renowned name in textile manufacturing Industry. Over the past 2 years the company has scaled to new heights. The management has been grateful to the loyal team of managers and staff. Mr. Sharma, who is the operations head has been very clear about giving work to team mates based on their specialisation and skills. He has also given positional rights to people and often talks to subordinates to perform work and submit it on time. Talking about production department, where Ms. Neeta is departmental head. In her team, work is well distributed till the lower most levels. She makes sure that no gender bias is there and all people are treated equally.

"Oxlo enterprises" follows a system of official communication where each subordinate contacts his/her immediate superior only. One of the best working patterns that exists in the organisation is that everyone and everything can be found at the right place. The whole company works on the ideology of "United we stand" and the culture can be translated by their usage of "We" as a common phrase. As the size of company has tremendously expanded, now the management has hired two new Departmental heads to focus on productivity. One of them has been made "Planning Incharge" and the other one as "Production Incharge". Mr. Padam, who is the Production Incharge, has suggested, an innovative way to improve production of units by workers. He said those workers who produce more units than standard would be paid more money per unit produced.

Mr. Padam also suggested to use standards for performance of both men and machines, so that raw material, time, product, machinery methods on working conditions can perform as per benchmarks.

'Ms. Neeta makes sure that no gender bias is there and all people are treated equally.'

Identify the principle being promoted in her team by Ms. Neeta.

Options:

Order

Remuneration

Equity

Discipline

Correct Answer:

Equity

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) : Equity.

The principle being promoted in Ms. Neeta's team is "Equity." Equity in management refers to the fair treatment of all employees, regardless of their gender, race, religion, or any other characteristic. By ensuring that there is no gender bias and all individuals are treated equally, Ms. Neeta is promoting the principle of equity in her team. This fosters a positive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected, ultimately contributing to higher morale and productivity.

Equity: Good sense and experience are needed to ensure fairness to all employees, who should be treated as fairly as possible," according to Fayol. This principle emphasises kindliness and justice in the behaviour of managers towards workers.This will ensure loyalty and devotion. Fayol does not rule out use of force sometimes. There should be no discrimination against anyone on account of sex, religion, language, caste, belief or nationality etc.