7 important Principles of supervision are as follows:

1. Right intensity:

Lesser the weight of supervision higher the output. So a supervisor must be given optimum work.

2. Personal interest:

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The supervisors should take personal interest in the welfare of the workers under them. They must be willing to listen to the personal problems of workers.

3. Consultations:

A good supervisor must consult people under him. He can afford opportunities for free and frank discussion of issues and problems.

4. Loyalty:

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He must exhibit his loyalty to his subordinates by safeguarding their interests. He should not offend the dignity of workers below him.

5. Informal assessment:

Informal appraisal of the performance of the subordinates and pointing out their shortcomings with a view to improve.

6. Broader interest:

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Supervisors are expected to take interest in management functions like planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

7. Work climate:

He can create better work climate for successful achievements. Any strain in work climate will spoil the whole organisation.