(a)Assess critically the relevance of scientific management to present-day organisations. Illustrate your answer with reference to a company of your choice. (b)Evaluate the application of the systems approach to the analysis of work organisations. Suggest an example of a work situation in which the systems approach might be appropriate.

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  • (a)Assess critically the relevance of scientific management to present-day organisations. Illustrate your answer with reference to a company of your choice.
  • (b)Evaluate the application of the systems approach to the analysis of work organisations. Suggest an example of a work situation in which the systems approach might be appropriate.
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The principle of management directs the firm to work in the right manner through effective planning, organizing,  and controlling.  These principles have the potential to provide solutions to all business-related challenges that are encountered while dealing with employees and operational activities. The managers find it useful when making decisions by understanding the effects that it would impose on business. Hence, some of these principles are unity of command, unity of direction, division of work, discipline, remuneration, centralization, and others.

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