Question

Sethi Industries is facing a lot of opposition as it pays less salary to female workers as compared to male workers for equal work.

(i) One of the objectives of management is not followed here. Name it.

(ii) Which dimension of business environment is being violated in the given situation?

(iii) Identify and explain the principle of management which is not followed by Sethi Industries.

Answer 1

(i) Social objective of the management is followed here.

(ii) Social dimension:

(a) Social environment of a business refers to the broad characteristics of the society in which a business enterprise operates.

(b) The social environment of business includes the social forces like customs and traditions, values, social trends, society’* expectations from business, etc. Social values and attitudes are changing very fast.

(iii) Equity: Equity refers to fair treatment to all workers in an organization. Fair treatment involves kindness and justice on the part of superiors while dealing with their subordinates.