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The managers should concern themselves with exceptional cases i.e., those where the deviations, from standards are very significant. Deviations of a minor mature may be left to subordinates for, necessary action., 5. Principle of Critical Points:, All operations have got’ certain vulnerable or critical points. It is these which cause most of the, troubles – give rise to major deviations. The managers should pay more attention to the guarding of, these points., 6. Principle of Pyramid:, Feedback data should first be communicated to the bottom of the pyramid i.e., those supervisors and, even operating staff who is at the lowest levels. This will give the employees opportunity to control, their own situations, apart from quickening remedial action., 7. Principle of Assurance of Objective., The basic purpose of management control is the attainment of objectives does this by detecting, failures, in plans. Potential or actual, deviations from plans should be detected enough to permit, effective corrective action., 8. Principle of flexible controls:, Flexibility in designing controls is important for them to succeed in spite of failures or unexpected, changes in plans., 9. Principle of Action., Control is a waste of time unless the corrective action is taken. Corrective action may involve, redrawing plans, reorganization, replacement or training of a subordinate, motivation of staff, etc., Control is justified only when indicated or experienced deviations from plans are corrected through, appropriate, planning, organizing, staffing and directing., 10. Principle of standards:, Efficient control needs accuracy, purpose and aptness., 11. Principle of Direct Control., Most, controls used today are based on the fact that human being make mistakes. They are often, used as indirect controls aimed at catching errors, often after the fact. Where ever is possible, direct, controls aimed at preventing errors should be used. Improving the quality of managers can, minimize the need for indirect controls. High quality managers make very few mistakes and carry, out all their functions to the best advantage.
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Principles of Coordination, 1. Principle of Early Stage, According to this principle, coordination must start at an early stage in the management process. It, must start during the planning stage. This will result in making the best plans and implementing, these plans with success., , 2. Principle of Direct Contact, According to this principle, all managers must have a Direct Contact with their subordinates. This, will result in good relations between the manager and their subordinates. This is because direct, contact helps to avoid misunderstandings, misinterpretations and disputes between managers and, subordinates., 3. Principle of Simplified Organisation Structure, Simplified organisation also facilitates effective coordination. The management can arrange the, departments in such a way, to get better coordination among the departmental heads. If two sections, or two department’s functions are most similar in nature, these two departments are put under one, executive in charge. This facilitates to get better co-ordination, 4. Principle of Effective Communication, Co-ordination will be successful only in the presence of an effective communication. Good, communication must be present between all departments, within employees themselves and even, between managers and their subordinates., 5. Principle of Continuity, According to this principle, coordination must be a continuous process. It must not be a one-time, activity. The process of coordination must begin when the organisation starts, and it must continue, until the organisation exists., 6. Principle of Clarity of Objectives, Co-ordination will be successful only if the organisation has set its clear objectives. Everyone in the, organisation must know the objectives very clearly. No one must have any doubts about the, objectives of the organisation. Clear objectives can be achieved easily and quickly., 7. Principle of Effective Leadership: