Organizational change is resisted because of

No financial benefit to employees

Fear of different kinds and uncertainty

No financial benefit to employees

Change in international scenario

In the two sets given below Set - I specifies the type of power exercised by an Educational Administrator and Set - II gives the description of these powers. Match the two and select your answer from the code.Set-I(Type of power)Set-II(Description) (a) Coercive power (i) The perception that the administrator has relevant education and experience (b) Reward power (ii) The perceived attractiveness of interaction (c) Legitimate power (iii) The perceived ability to provide things liked by the members (d) Expert power (iv) The perception that decisions taken by the administrator are appropriate in terms of the role assigned (v) Perceived ability to provide consequences for not performing

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v)

(a) - (v), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)

Given below are two statements-statement one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): You can find people with fixation, obsessions and complusions who put work ahead of health and family but this is not normal; work after all is only work.Reason (R): The key to success as a manager is intervening effectively, doing the right things at the right time.In the light of the above two statements choose the correct option:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

How is educational administration critically different from educational management?

By emphasis on trend-setting, excellence and multiplying decisions

By emphasis on getting results, stability in the system and share ability of decisions

By emphasis on following procedures, status quo in the organization and limited shareability of decisions

By emphasis on trend-setting, excellence and multiplying decisions

By emphasis on strategy, networking and building culture

Change can be stabilized in an organization by

Systematic planning and implementation

Closely monitoring the change process

Providing financial support to implement change

How can an organization cope with resistance to change?

Adhere to strict rules of the organization

Convey to the employees that it is needed for organizational development

Work - strategy after understanding the source of resistance

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RStatement I: Scientific management theory of F.W. Taylor gives a mechanical explanation of work and workers.Statement II: Human relations, leisure and emotion are given prime importance by F.W. Taylor to enhance productivity of an organizationIn the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Distinctive features of self-management were conceived as

patterns of work in the area of the curriculum

At which level of educational management are conceptual skills needed most?

At the level of school Principal

At the level of top management such as the Director of Education

At the level of school Principal

At the level of school Supervisor

Below are given the steps involved in policy formulation(a) Planning of policy implementation(b) Making a policy decision(c) Evaluation of policy option(d) Analysis of the existing situation(e) Subsequent policy cycles(f) Generation of policy options(g) Policy impact assessmentArrange them in a logical order and answer the question from the options given below:

(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)

(a), (b), (c), (g), (f), (e) and (d)

(g), (f), (e), (d), (c), (b) and (a)

(d), (f), (c), (b), (a), (g) and (e)

(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)

Given below are two statements, Statement one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Effective leader motivates peopleReason (R): People may be self-motivated to give their bestIn light of the above statements, choose the correct option:

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A): Planning for instructions refers to the decisions made about organising, implementing and evaluating instruction.Reason R): Planning gives a sense of direction and through this a feel of confidence to the teacher. It helps the teacher to become a reflective decision maker about instruction.In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Both A) and R) are correct but R) is not the correct explanation of A)

Both A) and R) are correct and R) is the correct explanation of A)

Both A) and R) are correct but R) is not the correct explanation of A)

is correct but R) is not correct

is not correct but R) is correct

Given below are two statements, Statement one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): A budget is a balanced estimate of expenditures and receipts of a given period of time.Reason (R): In the hands of an educational administrator, the budget is a record of past performance, a method of current control and a projection of future plans.In the light of the above statements, select your answer from the option given below:

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (B) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

According to the passage, leaders have become popular due to

their power of knowledge about needs of people in the society

their ability to let people go astray

In the two sets which follow, Set - I contains the names of leaders of modern concepts of Educational Administration and Set - II indicates their theories. Match the two and indicate your answer from the code given :Set-I(Leaders of modern concepts of Educational Administration)Set-II(Specific theory contributed) (a) Frederick Winslow Taylor (i) Theory X and Theory Y (b) Elton Mayo (ii) Management systems (c) Rennis Likert (iii) Human relations movement (d) Douglas Mc Gregor (iv) Scientific management movement (v) SOAR peak performance model

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v)

(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v)

In terms of Shewhart cycle, Set – I gives its stages, while Set-II specifies related actions:Set-I(Stages of cycle)Set-II(Related actions)(a) Plan(i) Chalk out a change or test(b) Do(ii) Observe the effects of the change or test(c) Check(iii) Improve change or test with new knowledge(d) Act(iv) Carry out the change or test Match the two sets and indicate your answer from the options given below

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)

(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

Match the following two lists in which List I highlights the description of the Purpose Related to Specific Guidance Service and List II indicates Types of Guidance Service. Choose the correct answer using the code given below. List I List II(a)Determines the pace of progress of former pupils on the basis of their contextual placement(i)Follow-up Service(b)Description of aspects related to a particular job for matching the individuals with the job characteristics(ii)Placement Service(c)Liking of a particular job by a person which is visible through gestures etc. while going to the work place(iii)Job Analysis(d)Aims at providing assistance to students in deciding educational and vocational stream(iv)Job Satisfaction (v)Counselling (vi) Occupational Information Service

(a) - (iii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)

(a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)

(a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (vi), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)

On the basis of research evidences, which type of educational supervision will prove most effective in our schools and colleges?

Authoritarian and direct supervision

Democratic and participatory supervision

policies were formulated by others

roles were different for each person

policies were formulated by others

goals were set in a participative manner

34 + Mcqs in Educational Management And Administration in Education and Teaching Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Identify the statements which indicate the needed actions for a change process of an organization.a) the organization must go through an "Unfreezing"b) Anxiety one - fear of change should be decreasedc) Anxiety two - fear of not changing must be increasedd) Adoption of any innovative procedure leading to triale) Discussion based on the analysis of forces - restraing and drivingChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	a, c and d
B.	b, d and e
C.	c, d and e
D.	a, b and c
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	For an organizational change to be successful, what is essential?
A.	Motivation of employee
B.	Decentralization of power
C.	Monitoring of progress made
D.	Support of the society
Answer» D. Support of the society

Discussion

3.	Organizational change is resisted because of
A.	Fear of different kinds and uncertainty
B.	No financial benefit to employees
C.	Social pressure
D.	Change in international scenario
Answer» B. No financial benefit to employees

Discussion

4.	In the two sets given below Set - I specifies the type of power exercised by an Educational Administrator and Set - II gives the description of these powers. Match the two and select your answer from the code.Set-I(Type of power)Set-II(Description) (a) Coercive power (i) The perception that the administrator has relevant education and experience (b) Reward power (ii) The perceived attractiveness of interaction (c) Legitimate power (iii) The perceived ability to provide things liked by the members (d) Expert power (iv) The perception that decisions taken by the administrator are appropriate in terms of the role assigned (v) Perceived ability to provide consequences for not performing
A.	(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v)
B.	(a) - (v), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
C.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
D.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)
Answer» C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

Discussion

5.	Given below are two statements-statement one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): You can find people with fixation, obsessions and complusions who put work ahead of health and family but this is not normal; work after all is only work.Reason (R): The key to success as a manager is intervening effectively, doing the right things at the right time.In the light of the above two statements choose the correct option:
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, (R) is false
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» C. (A) is true, (R) is false

Discussion

6.	Keeping in view the continous cycle of process improvement, which of the following is in proper sequence?
A.	Do-Check-Act-Plan
B.	Check-Do-Act-Plan
C.	Plan-Do-Check-Act
D.	Act-Check-Do-Plan
Answer» D. Act-Check-Do-Plan

Discussion

7.	How is educational administration critically different from educational management?
A.	By emphasis on getting results, stability in the system and share ability of decisions
B.	By emphasis on following procedures, status quo in the organization and limited shareability of decisions
C.	By emphasis on trend-setting, excellence and multiplying decisions
D.	By emphasis on strategy, networking and building culture
Answer» C. By emphasis on trend-setting, excellence and multiplying decisions

Discussion

8.	Change can be stabilized in an organization by
A.	Systematic planning and implementation
B.	Providing regular feedback
C.	Closely monitoring the change process
D.	Providing financial support to implement change
Answer» B. Providing regular feedback

Discussion

9.	In the process of planned change, who plays an important role?a) Corporate Managementb) Consumersc) External consultantd) Implementation teame) Chief implementerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	b, c, d and e
B.	a, b, d and e
C.	a, c, d and e
D.	a, b, c and d
Answer» D. a, b, c and d

Discussion

10.	Identify the main objectives of Quality Council of India (QCI) from the statements given below:(a) To lead nationwide quality movement through national quality campaign(b) To evolve suitable performances appraisal systems(c) To develop capacities for implementing and institutionalizing continuous quality improvement(d) To develop, establish and operate national accreditation programmes(e) To collaborate with other stakeholders of higher education(f) To build capacities in the areas of regulation, conformity assessment and accreditation.Select your answer from the codes given below:
A.	(c), (d), (e) and (f)
B.	(b), (c), (d) and (e)
C.	(a), (c), (d) and (f)
D.	(b), (d), (e) and (f)
Answer» D. (b), (d), (e) and (f)

Discussion

11.	In which country is the educational administration both centralized and decentralized in form and character?
A.	India
B.	UK
C.	USA
D.	France
Answer» C. USA

Discussion

12.	In which of the following countries did the concept of vocationalization of education appear early?
A.	India
B.	Australia
C.	UK
D.	USA
Answer» E.

Discussion

13.	How can an organization cope with resistance to change?
A.	Adhere to strict rules of the organization
B.	Motivate employees to work
C.	Convey to the employees that it is needed for organizational development
D.	Work - strategy after understanding the source of resistance
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RStatement I: Scientific management theory of F.W. Taylor gives a mechanical explanation of work and workers.Statement II: Human relations, leisure and emotion are given prime importance by F.W. Taylor to enhance productivity of an organizationIn the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A.	Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B.	Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C.	Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D.	Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer» D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Discussion

15.	Distinctive features of self-management were conceived as
A.	normal pattern of work
B.	areas of curriculum
C.	patterns of work in the area of the curriculum
D.	programmes in the school
Answer» D. programmes in the school

Discussion

16.	At which level of educational management are conceptual skills needed most?
A.	At the level of top management such as the Director of Education
B.	At the level of school Principal
C.	At the level of school Supervisor
D.	At the level of school teacher
Answer» B. At the level of school Principal

Discussion

17.	Below are given the steps involved in policy formulation(a) Planning of policy implementation(b) Making a policy decision(c) Evaluation of policy option(d) Analysis of the existing situation(e) Subsequent policy cycles(f) Generation of policy options(g) Policy impact assessmentArrange them in a logical order and answer the question from the options given below:
A.	(a), (b), (c), (g), (f), (e) and (d)
B.	(g), (f), (e), (d), (c), (b) and (a)
C.	(d), (f), (c), (b), (a), (g) and (e)
D.	(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)
Answer» D. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)

Discussion

18.	Developing brand and enhancing marketing is emphasized by
A.	Theory of System Analysis
B.	Signal Theory
C.	Theory of Rational Choice
D.	Human Capital Theory
Answer» C. Theory of Rational Choice

Discussion

19.	Given below are two statements, Statement one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Effective leader motivates peopleReason (R): People may be self-motivated to give their bestIn light of the above statements, choose the correct option:
A.	Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, (R) is false
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» C. (A) is true, (R) is false

Discussion

20.	Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A): Planning for instructions refers to the decisions made about organising, implementing and evaluating instruction.Reason R): Planning gives a sense of direction and through this a feel of confidence to the teacher. It helps the teacher to become a reflective decision maker about instruction.In the light of the above Statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A.	Both A) and R) are correct and R) is the correct explanation of A)
B.	Both A) and R) are correct but R) is not the correct explanation of A)
C.	is correct but R) is not correct
D.	is not correct but R) is correct
Answer» B. Both A) and R) are correct but R) is not the correct explanation of A)

Discussion

21.	According to the passage, self-management originated as
A.	determining of goals
B.	a guide to policy
C.	annual plan
D.	a cycle of management
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	Given below are two statements, Statement one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): A budget is a balanced estimate of expenditures and receipts of a given period of time.Reason (R): In the hands of an educational administrator, the budget is a record of past performance, a method of current control and a projection of future plans.In the light of the above statements, select your answer from the option given below:
A.	Both (A) and (B) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B.	Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C.	(A) is true, (R) is false
D.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Discussion

23.	According to the passage, leaders have become popular due to
A.	their power of knowledge about needs of people in the society
B.	their emotional power to guide
C.	their dominating nature
D.	their ability to let people go astray
Answer» C. their dominating nature

Discussion

24.	In the two sets which follow, Set - I contains the names of leaders of modern concepts of Educational Administration and Set - II indicates their theories. Match the two and indicate your answer from the code given :Set-I(Leaders of modern concepts of Educational Administration)Set-II(Specific theory contributed) (a) Frederick Winslow Taylor (i) Theory X and Theory Y (b) Elton Mayo (ii) Management systems (c) Rennis Likert (iii) Human relations movement (d) Douglas Mc Gregor (iv) Scientific management movement (v) SOAR peak performance model
A.	(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
B.	(a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
C.	(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v)
Answer» D. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (v)

Discussion

25.	For application of Total Quality Management (TQM) in teacher education, which of the following measures will be considered helpful ? Select the correct code to indicate your answer.(a) Finding out the needed number of teachers in various states-demand and supply of teachers(b) ‘Can do’, Will do’ analysis for specified groups of teacher educators(c) Finding out the number of teacher education institutions(d) SWOC analysis by teacher educators(e) Action research projects to improve school practices
A.	(a), (b), (d)
B.	(b), (d), (e)
C.	(c), (d), (e)
D.	(a), (c), (d)
Answer» C. (c), (d), (e)

Discussion

26.	An effective leader is one who
A.	creates change
B.	directs change
C.	transforms others
D.	inspires others
Answer» E.

Discussion

27.	In terms of Shewhart cycle, Set – I gives its stages, while Set-II specifies related actions:Set-I(Stages of cycle)Set-II(Related actions)(a) Plan(i) Chalk out a change or test(b) Do(ii) Observe the effects of the change or test(c) Check(iii) Improve change or test with new knowledge(d) Act(iv) Carry out the change or test Match the two sets and indicate your answer from the options given below
A.	(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
B.	(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
C.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
D.	(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
Answer» C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)

Discussion

28.	Match the following two lists in which List I highlights the description of the Purpose Related to Specific Guidance Service and List II indicates Types of Guidance Service. Choose the correct answer using the code given below. List I List II(a)Determines the pace of progress of former pupils on the basis of their contextual placement(i)Follow-up Service(b)Description of aspects related to a particular job for matching the individuals with the job characteristics(ii)Placement Service(c)Liking of a particular job by a person which is visible through gestures etc. while going to the work place(iii)Job Analysis(d)Aims at providing assistance to students in deciding educational and vocational stream(iv)Job Satisfaction (v)Counselling (vi) Occupational Information Service
A.	(a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
B.	(a) - (iii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)
C.	(a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (vi), (d) - (ii)
D.	(a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
Answer» B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (v)

Discussion

29.	Programmes were implemented by teachers
A.	in usual situations
B.	in different situations
C.	any situations
D.	in specified situation
Answer» B. in different situations

Discussion

30.	On the basis of research evidences, which type of educational supervision will prove most effective in our schools and colleges?
A.	Authoritarian and direct supervision
B.	Democratic and participatory supervision
C.	Student monitored supervision
D.	Management guided supervision
Answer» C. Student monitored supervision

Discussion

31.	In programme teams, there were mostly
A.	policy makers
B.	teachers
C.	principals
D.	students
Answer» C. principals

Discussion

32.	From the following list of statements, identify those which describe the characteristics of transactional leadership style:a) Role and goal clarityb) Raising commitment and motivational levelc) Emphasis on competency buildingd) Monitoring peoplee) Counselling people and inspiringChoose the right answer from the following options
A.	(a), (b) and (c)
B.	(c), (d) and (e)
C.	(a), (c) and (d)
D.	(b), (d) and (e)
Answer» D. (b), (d) and (e)

Discussion

33.	Below are given some general steps for undertaking cost benefit analysis:(a) Describing quantitatively the inputs and outputs of the programme/project(b) Estimating the social and benefits of the inputs and outputs of the programme/projects(c) Comparing the benefits and costs(d) Specifying the programme/project clearlyWhat will be the appropriate sequence in this regard? Choose your answer from the options given below:
A.	(a), (b), (c) and (d)
B.	(d), (a), (b) and (c)
C.	(c), (d), (a) and (b)
D.	(b), (c), (d) and (a)
Answer» C. (c), (d), (a) and (b)

Discussion

34.	In self-management
A.	roles were different for each person
B.	goals were set clearly
C.	policies were formulated by others
D.	goals were set in a participative manner
Answer» C. policies were formulated by others

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Education and Teaching.

For an organizational change to be successful, what is essential?

Organizational change is resisted because of

Keeping in view the continous cycle of process improvement, which of the following is in proper sequence?

How is educational administration critically different from educational management?

Change can be stabilized in an organization by

In the process of planned change, who plays an important role?a) Corporate Managementb) Consumersc) External consultantd) Implementation teame) Chief implementerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

In which country is the educational administration both centralized and decentralized in form and character?

In which of the following countries did the concept of vocationalization of education appear early?

How can an organization cope with resistance to change?

Distinctive features of self-management were conceived as

At which level of educational management are conceptual skills needed most?

Developing brand and enhancing marketing is emphasized by

Given below are two statements, Statement one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Effective leader motivates peopleReason (R): People may be self-motivated to give their bestIn light of the above statements, choose the correct option:

According to the passage, self-management originated as

According to the passage, leaders have become popular due to

An effective leader is one who

Programmes were implemented by teachers

On the basis of research evidences, which type of educational supervision will prove most effective in our schools and colleges?

In programme teams, there were mostly

In self-management