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.

Explanation

No, the production manager cannot blame the foreman because he did not give him the authority to requisition tools and materials from the stores department.
In this case the principle of 'Authority and Responsibility' is violated. Managers require authority commensurate with their responsibility. There should be a balance between authority and responsibility.
An organisation should build safeguards against abuse of managerial power. At the same time a manager should have necessary authority to carry out his responsibility.