Value based questions & answers

Value based questions & answers :

Shiva Ltd. was not performing well. After detailed analysis it was discovered that workers of the Production Department were not satisfied with the behavior of Mr. jay, the production manager, as workers were forced to work for long hours without any rest. Keeping this in view this the management decided to replace Mr. Ajay with Mr. Vijay who had recently completed his M.B.A. from IIM Ahmadabad. Mr. Vijay did a detailed analysis of work which involved heavy manual labour. He allowed small pauses to the workers so that they could recharge their energy for optimum contribution.

a)       Name and explain the technique of Scientific Management adopted by Mr. Vijay. b)

He further desires to find out the best ways of doing a job. Suggest to him the technique of scientific management.

b)      State the `Values’ emphasized by allowing small pauses to workers.

 Ans: a) Fatigue study - seeks to determine the amount & frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. Helps the workers to regain stamina and work again with the same capacity. b) Method study) (i) Respect toward employees(ii) Being humane(iii) Care for employees health2)

Tanya and Sharma, having same educational qualifications are working as managers in Alfa Ltd. Tanya belongs to a rural area where employment opportunities are very less whereas Sharma belongs to a urban area. Ignoring many other differences between the two management of Alfa Ltd. appointed them as assistant manager, on the same salary package of Rs.45000 per month

.i) Name and briefly explain the principle of management being followed in the above case.

ii) Identify the values on which Management of Alfa Ltd. emphasis by not differentiating between the two.

Ans: i) Principle of `Equity’ - Similar treatment is assured to employees in similar positions.- Fair & Impartial treatment to employees.

ii) a) No discrimination on any basis. b) Providing equal opportunities to all.

3) Kumar is working in a Shoe manufacturing Co. The management asked him to work overtime so as to produce more in order to meet increase in demand in the market. But he was not paid adequate wages for extra time and so he never contributed to his maximum.

a) Which principle of Fayol is violated in the above case? 

b) Give two positive effects of following the above principle.

c) Which values can be emphasized by following the above principle?

d) Which values are ignored in the above situation?

Ans: a) Remuneration of employees 

b)      i) ensure healthy atmosphere & good relations between the employees and the management .ii) Smooth functioning of the organization.

c) Motivation ii) Respect towards employees

 d) (i) Respect for employees (ii) Motivation(iii) Responsibility and sincerity of the employee(iv) Initiative(v) Co operation4)

Vaibhav, an employee in Yamuna Ltd., was instructed by Mr. Vinayak (Production manager) to increase production of steel due to excess stock of steel. On the other hand, Mr. Madhav (Sales manager) directed him not to increase the steel production as there was low demand for steel in the market.Vaibhav got confused regarding whose order to follow and hence was unable to work in a proper manner. Because of overlapping orders and instructions, Vaibhav was unabletosatisfy both the bosses which led to conflict in the organization)

 Name and explain the principle not being followed.

ii) Give any two advantages of following this principle.iii)

 Name the values that can be gained by following the above principle.

Ans: a) Unity of command b) i) preventing overlapping of activities.

ii) Promotes coordination.

c) i) Avoidance of conflicts .ii) Maintain harmony between supervisors & employees.

5) One of the principles of scientific management emphasizes that to make the

employees learn the `best method’ of production, training to workers is essential. It

Further emphasizes that each person should be scientifically selected and the work assigned to the employees should suit physical, mental and intellectual capabilities

.i) Name and explain the principle of scientific management involved.

ii) Name the principle of scientific management which is concerned with selecting the best way of performing a job through application of scientific analysis and not by intuition or hit and trial methods.iii)

 Name the value emphasized by following the principle in part (a)above.

Ans: i) Development of each and every person to his or her greatest efficiency & ability.- Employees should be selected scientifically.- Efficient employees produce more to earn more.

ii) Science, not rule of thumb

iii)  a) Growth for all  b) Prosperity for workers and Company  c) Caring for employees

 d) Responsible to use resources