Read the following case study and answer the question.
Mr. Anil is working in an MNC as a production manager. Mr. Rajat is working under him who is responsible for ordering raw material for the firm. Mr. Anil always take care of his subordinates, but gives priority to organisational objectives. All the subordinates obey the orders of Mr. Anil. They are self-motivated to take steps.
"Mr. Anil always takes care of his employees but gives priority to organisational objectives".
Identify the principle of management followed by Mr. Anil.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Subordination of individual interest to general interest
Option (1) Espirit De Corps — Incorrect. This is about team spirit and unity. Mr. Anil’s act of putting the organisation first is not about team spirit.
Option (2) Stability of personnel — Incorrect. This principle says employees should be kept for a long time and not changed again and again. The statement does not talk about this.
Option (3) Subordination of individual interest to general interest — Correct. Mr. Anil takes care of his employees but gives priority to organisational objectives. Under this principle, the interests of the organisation take priority over the interests of any one employee.
Option (4) Discipline — Incorrect. Discipline means obeying rules and agreements. The statement is about putting the organisation’s interest first.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(vi) Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest: The interests of an organisation should take priority over the interests of any one individual employee according to Fayol. Every worker has some individual interest for working in a company. The company has got its own objectives. …” |