Question

Rajeev, the owner of Pathways constructions decided to start a campaign to create awareness among people for developing clean surroundings in their area. He formed a team of 10 members to list the different ways for cleaning the surroundings. One suggested to take the help of local residents, another suggestion was to take the help of unemployed youth. After evaluating all options, it was decided to take the help of local residents. To achieve the desired goal various activities were identified like:

(a) Purchase of necessary items like dustbins, garbage bags, brooms, etc.

(b) Collection of garbage.

(c) Disposal of garbage, etc. After identification of different activities the work was allocated to different members.

(i) Identify the concepts of management involved in the above situation and quote the lines which help in their identification.

(ii) Also identify the values which the company wants to communicate to the society.

Answer 1

(i) Concepts involved: Planning and Organising

Lines for planning:

'One suggested ......... unemployed youth'

'After evaluating ......... local residents'

'Campaign to create awareness ............... surroundings'

Lines for organising:

'To achieve ......... disposal of garbage, etc.'

'after identification of different activities ......... different members'

(ii) Values:

Respect for environment;

Team work

Fulfilling social responsibility.