A manager increased the production target fromm 500 units to 700 units per month but the authority to draw raw material was not given by him. The employees were not able to meet the new target. Who should be held responsible for this and which principle has been violated here? Explain.

The production manager of an automobile company asked foreman to achieve a target production of 200 scooters per day. But he did not give him the authority to requisition tools and and materials from the stores department. Can the Production manager blame the foreman if he is not able to achieve the desired target ? Explain briefly principle relating to the situation.

Vishal is a production manager in an auto company. He held a meeting with production unit including supervisor, foreman and employees. He set3 the target to produce 1,000 units in one month and assures then to give full co-operation. He delegates powers to operational level to achieve the targets in the time. (a) Identify organisational activity which Vishal communicated to his subordinates and explain its benefits.

Tricom Ltd.' a computer hardware manufacturing company imported a new machinery for manufacturing latest technology based computer systems. The human resource manager determined that for operating the new macines, the company required the necessary workers through placement agency. After 3 months, it was reported by the production manager that the workers were not able to meet the target production. The General Manager got annoyed and ordered inquiry for the same. It was reported that the newly recuired workers possessed the necessary skills and abilities but lacked the willingness to do work. (i) Name the functions of management involved above. (ii) Name the relevent concept of functions identified in (i). (iii) Which concept of management will help the company in meeting the target production ?

Sapna opens a garments showroom in Jaipur after completing a course in textile designing. She has employed person in her showroom. For greater productivity she divides the work into small tasks and each employee is trained to perform his/her specialised job. The sales persons are allowed to close a deal with a buyer by giving a maximum of 10% discount, whereas the decision to give any further discount rests with Sapna as the final authority. In the earlier days of starting of the business, four of her employees were asked to put in extra hours of work. In return, she had promised to give them a special incentive within a year. Therefore, after six months when the business was doing well, she awarded a cash bonus to each of these employees to honour her commitment. However, when it comes to settling the conflicts among her employees, she tends to be more biased towards her female employees. In context of the above case: Identify and explain the principle of management which is being violated by Sapna by quoting lines from the paragraph.

Which principle of mangament is violated in following situations : (a) When a worker receives orders from more than one boss ? (b) When the employee is given responsibility to achieve target production of 500 units with no authority to access over raw materials ? (c) when worker is wstign time in search of tool box in the organisation ? (d) When manager grants one month medical leave to supervisor with pay and only one week medical leave to accountant ?