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501.

……………….is a new framework for decisions making on all levels that isbased on resource management of the whole

A. holistic management
B. ethics management
C. codeof conduct
D. none of these
Answer» B. ethics management
502.

……….term includes employees, customers, suppliers and the widercommunity

A. stock holder
B. stake holder
C. both of these
D. none of these
Answer» C. both of these
503.

When new employees are to be recruited,………….training should bearranged for them.

A. apprenticeship
B. induction
C. vestibule
D. none of these
Answer» C. vestibule
504.

……….would be charged with implementing and administering an ethicalmanagement programme.

A. top management
B. ethics management committee
C. middle management
D. none of these
Answer» C. middle management
505.

Which among the following are advantages of managing business ethics in theworkplace?

A. cultivate strong team work and productivity
B. avoid criminal acts
C. lower fines
D. all of these
Answer» E.
506.

A ……………..is a buzz word to employees to observe ethical norms andforms the basis for rules ofconduct.

A. code of ethics
B. business ethics
C. allof these
D. none
Answer» B. business ethics
507.

……is a set of values, beliefs, goals, norms and ways of solvingproblems by themembers of the organization.

A. corporate culture
B. organizational culture
C. both of these
D. none of these
Answer» B. organizational culture
508.

………specifies methods for reporting violations, disciplinary actionfor violationsand the structure of the due process to be followed

A. business ethics
B. code of ethics
C. allof these
D. none
Answer» C. allof these
509.

A ……………..is a written document, inspirational in contents and specifyclearly what is acceptable or unacceptable behavior at workplace and beyond, when the employees represent their organizations outside.

A. code of conduct
B. business ethics
C. allof these
D. none of these
Answer» B. business ethics
510.

…………….is a process that allows people to make decisions based on theirdeeper values which will be economically, socially and environmentally sound.

A. holistic approach
B. ethics management
C. codeof conduct
D. none of these
Answer» B. ethics management
511.

……are the principles, which govern and guide business peopleto perform businessfunctions

A. business ethics
B. code of conduct
C. all of these
D. none
Answer» B. code of conduct
512.

….is the guiding principle for decision making in an economics based view ofmanagement

A. profit maximization
B. wealth maximisation
C. value maximization
D. none
Answer» B. wealth maximisation
513.

……is primarily concerned with the relationship of businessgoals and techniques tospecifically human ends

A. business ethics
B. code of conduct
C. allof these
D. none
Answer» B. code of conduct
514.

…..seeks to determine normsand values

A. culture
B. normative science
C. value
D. none of these.
Answer» C. value
515.

……refers to certain norms governing the conduct ofworkers involved in a worksituation

A. team work
B. work ethos
C. work group
D. work management
Answer» C. work group
516.

Fundamental theories of Indian Model include…………….

A. purushartha theory
B. panchakosas theory
C. theory of gunas
D. all of these
Answer» E.
517.

Indian model of management is…………..

A. value driven holistioc
B. ratopnal holistic
C. hybrid
D. noneof these
Answer» B. ratopnal holistic
518.

Holism means ………….

A. oneness
B. divinity
C. materiality
D. all of these
Answer» B. divinity
519.

A set of charecteristics that sets one group of people apart from another iscalled as …………

A. culture
B. values
C. ethics
D. none of these
Answer» B. values
520.

….. Lean management focuses on

A. defining value from the standpoint of the end customer
B. eliminating all waste in the business processes
C. continuously improving all work processes, purposes and people
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
521.

……represent an individual’s highest priorities and deeply held driving forces.

A. values
B. principles
C. culture
D. ethics
Answer» B. principles
522.

..…….is an approach to managing an organization that supports the concept of continuousimprovement, a long-term approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes in order to improve efficiency and quality.

A. tqm
B. bpr
C. kaizen
D. lean management
Answer» E.
523.

….is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positivechanges

A. tqm
B. bpr
C. kaizen
D. lean management
Answer» D. lean management
524.

Which is/are the benefits of TQM

A. improvement in product design
B. reduction in operating costs
C. reduction in field service costs
D. all the above
Answer» E.
525.

Which is not a pillar of TQM

A. product
B. process
C. system
D. action
Answer» E.
526.

The word “quality” suggests ……in every aspect of the organization

A. goodness
B. plan
C. excellence
D. none of this
Answer» D. none of this
527.

….. is a process designed to focus on customer expectations, preventing problems, buildingcommitment to quality amongst all managers and staffs, and promoting open and transparent decision making.

A. planning
B. tqm
C. marketing
D. none of the above
Answer» C. marketing
528.

Human nature is………….

A. learned
B. programmed
C. inherited
D. all of these.
Answer» D. all of these.
529.

………deals with the right actions of individuals

A. sincerity
B. rules
C. ethics
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
530.

Ethics is a ….….

A. pure science
B. normative science
C. inexact science
D. none of these
Answer» C. inexact science
531.

KRA in MBO stands for…………….

A. kerala rural academy
B. key result areas
C. key resources availability
D. none of these
Answer» C. key resources availability
532.

MBO gives emphasis on…………….

A. top management
B. . middlemanagement
C. objectives
D. lower management
Answer» D. lower management
533.

developed MBO

A. henry fayol
B. rensis likert
C. michael porter
D. peter f drucker
Answer» E.
534.

……….Means a process of stimulating people to action to accomplishdesired goals

A. motivation
B. leadership
C. communication
D. none of these
Answer» B. leadership
535.

……Communication is also known as Grapewine

A. formal
B. informal
C. lateral
D. none of these
Answer» C. lateral
536.

The word MBO stands for……………..

A. management by organisation
B. management by operation
C. management by objectives
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
537.

Leadership is also referred as fatherlyleadership

A. autocratic
B. participative
C. free rein
D. paternalistic
Answer» E.
538.

…..is how companies manage their business processes to produce an overallpositive impact on society.

A. management
B. bpr
C. mbo
D. csr
Answer» E.
539.

…..is a problem in the decision making process between two possible options,neither of which is absolutely acceptable from an ethical perspective.

A. negative motivation
B. ethical dilemma
C. decentralization of authority
D. one way communication
Answer» C. decentralization of authority
540.

Which are the factors influencing business ethics

A. personal code of ethics
B. legislation
C. government rules
D. all of these
Answer» E.
541.

The term “Open-Book Management” (OBM) was coined by ………..

A. henry fayol
B. michael hammer
C. jack stack
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
542.

……is a situation where a moral conflict arises.

A. ethical issues
B. conflicts
C. demotivation
D. none of these
Answer» B. conflicts
543.

……..is the act of recreating a core business process with the goal of improving product output,quality, or reducing costs.

A. planning
B. csr
C. business process reengineering
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
544.

is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group ofobjectives.

A. motivation
B. leadership
C. communication
D. none of these
Answer» C. communication
545.

------------ means an individual should receive orders and instructions fromonly one superior

A. unity of command
B. span of control
C. scalar chain
D. none of these
Answer» B. span of control
546.

A leader should have…………..

A. technical knowledge
B. empathy
C. initiative
D. all of these
Answer» E.
547.

is a statement of expected results expressed in quantitative terms for a period

A. plan
B. budget
C. schedule
D. none of these
Answer» B. budget
548.

…………means issuing orders, instructions and commands.

A. directing
B. unity of command
C. authority
D. all of these
Answer» E.
549.

-------- is the act of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee fordoing a job.

A. training
B. induction
C. placement
D. orientation
Answer» C. placement
550.

…..is the process of inducting an employee into the social set up of work.

A. placement
B. induction
C. absorption
D. none of these
Answer» B. induction