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1451.

___________ is that managerial function which analyses the alternatives available.

A. Planning
B. Organising
C. Directing
D. Staffing
Answer» B. Organising
1452.

Direction is a

A. Discreet process
B. Continuous process
C. One way process
D. Circular process
Answer» C. One way process
1453.

Which one of the following is not correct in case of planning?

A. Planning is goal oriented
B. Planning is pervasive
C. Planning is discreet function
D. Planning is flexible
Answer» D. Planning is flexible
1454.

Under Fayol’s 14 Principles of Management, which one of the following factor is related withEsprit de Corps?

A. Division of work
B. Team Work
C. Personal ability
D. Personal interest
Answer» C. Personal ability
1455.

Scalar Chain denotes

A. a Production Process
B. an Appraisal Process
C. Span of Management.
D. authority from the highest to the lowest ranks.
Answer» E.
1456.

Authority is derived from ____________

A. Position
B. Seniority
C. technical competence
D. qualifications
Answer» B. Seniority
1457.

Scientific Management is concerned with _______________

A. co-operation, not individualism
B. increased production through long experience
C. application of scientific principles to the management of production
D. increased sales
Answer» D. increased sales
1458.

The concept of ‘Management by Objectives’ was introduced by

A. Frederick Herzberg.
B. F.W. Taylor
C. Elton Mayo
D. Peter F. Drucker
Answer» E.
1459.

____________ is the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve organizational goals.

A. Planning
B. Organising
C. Leading
D. Motivating
Answer» D. Motivating
1460.

All the following principles are included in ‘Directing’ except

A. Harmony of Objectives
B. Unity of Command
C. Coordination
D. Follow up
Answer» D. Follow up
1461.

Which one of the following is not the characteristics of Planning?

A. Planning is flexible
B. Planning is pervasive
C. Planning is goal – oriented
D. Planning is a discreet function
Answer» E.
1462.

_______________ is the essence of management.

A. Directing
B. Coordinating
C. Controlling
D. Planning
Answer» C. Controlling
1463.

_____________ is not a quantitative technique of decision-making.

A. Linear programming
B. Game Theory
C. Management by Objectives
D. Simulation
Answer» D. Simulation
1464.

In the case of selecting candidates in an organization, the first step is __________

A. Preliminary Interview
B. Background Investigation
C. Blank Application
D. Medical Examination
Answer» D. Medical Examination
1465.

‘Responsibility is the duty’. It was propounded by __________

A. Elton Mayo
B. Peter Drucker
C. Chester Barnard
D. M.E. Hurtley
Answer» E.
1466.

The last step of ‘Staffing Process’ is

A. Training and Development
B. Placement and Induction
C. Recruitment
D. Selection
Answer» B. Placement and Induction
1467.

Which one of the following methods is included in the ‘off-the-job-training’?

A. Coaching
B. Case Studies
C. Apprenticeship Training
D. Vestibule Training
Answer» C. Apprenticeship Training
1468.

Autocratic Leadership is also known as ______________ leadership.

A. Authoritarian
B. Democratic
C. free rein
D. participative
Answer» B. Democratic
1469.

__________ involves interpretation of the message by the receiver.

A. Encoding
B. Decoding
C. Feedback
D. Medium
Answer» C. Feedback
1470.

Control by Exception is also known as ________________

A. Management by Exception
B. Management by Objectives
C. Decision making
D. Management Information System
Answer» B. Management by Objectives
1471.

_________________ is called as the father of Scientific Management.

A. Henri Fayol
B. F.W. Taylor
C. Max Weber
D. Elton Mayo
Answer» C. Max Weber
1472.

Decision making is expected to be based on ______________

A. competitors policies
B. rational thinking
C. government policies
D. workers activities
Answer» C. government policies
1473.

______________ refers to the process of passing information from one person to another andits understanding.

A. Planning
B. Communicating
C. Controlling
D. Motivating
Answer» C. Controlling
1474.

___________ is an intellectual process

A. Controlling
B. Planning
C. Organising
D. Directing
Answer» C. Organising
1475.

Which leadership style permits quick decision making?

A. Democratic Style
B. Laissez Fair Leadership
C. Authoritarian Leadership
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1476.

According to Fayol’s 14 principles of management, division of work is necessary

A. to enjoy the benefits of specialization
B. to give orders to sub-ordinates
C. to receive orders from superior
D. to ask for obedience
Answer» B. to give orders to sub-ordinates
1477.

Directing is a

A. Discreet process
B. Continuous process
C. One-way process
D. Circular process
Answer» C. One-way process
1478.

Which one of the following techniques does not imply ‘On-the-job training’ method?

A. Apprenticeship training
B. T-Group training
C. Vestibule training
D. Self-improvement programmes
Answer» C. Vestibule training
1479.

Which one of the following is an example of non-routine decisions?

A. Decision related to fill up the vacated position of an organization
B. Decision related to launch a new production plant
C. Decision related to restructure the organization for improvement
D. Decision related to take over a sick unit
Answer» C. Decision related to restructure the organization for improvement
1480.

Which one of the following needs is missing in the ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ Theory?

A. Psychological Needs
B. Physiological Needs
C. Safety Needs
D. Wealth Needs
Answer» E.
1481.

Which one of the following methods is included in the ‘off-the-job’ Training?

A. Coaching
B. Role Playing
C. Apprenticeship Training
D. Vestibule Training
Answer» C. Apprenticeship Training
1482.

___________ is the father of Management.

A. Fayol
B. Drucker
C. Taylor
D. David
Answer» C. Taylor
1483.

____________ is a means to an end.

A. Organising
B. Planning
C. Controlling
D. Coordinating
Answer» D. Coordinating
1484.

________ is an act of choice wherein a person comes to a conclusion about what has to bedone in a given situation.

A. Planning
B. Organising
C. Decision making
D. Controlling
Answer» D. Controlling
1485.

Leadership is the process of exerting influence on

A. Customers
B. Competitors
C. Suppliers
D. Group Members
Answer» E.
1486.

Which one of the following is not related to Control?

A. To fix the standard
B. To measure the actual performance
C. To find out the deviation
D. To communicate
Answer» E.
1487.

Which one of the following is not a Technique of Control?

A. Management Audit
B. Management by Objectives
C. Management Information System
D. Break – Even Analysis
Answer» C. Management Information System
1488.

Under ____________ leadership system, goals are set and work-related decisions are takenby the subordinates.

A. Exploitative
B. Benevolent
C. Authoritarian
D. Democratic
Answer» E.
1489.

Which one of the following is not included in “The Managerial Activities”?

A. Commanding
B. Controlling
C. Accounting
D. Organizing
Answer» D. Organizing
1490.

Controlling involves 17

A. Determining the Objectives
B. Setting Standards of Performance
C. Identifying Activities for the Creation of Departments
D. Directing the People towards Accomplishment of Common Goals
Answer» C. Identifying Activities for the Creation of Departments
1491.

Bureaucracy Theory was invented by

A. Elton Mayo
B. Henri Fayol
C. Max Weber
D. Peter Drucker
Answer» D. Peter Drucker
1492.

A decision to launch a new product is a / an _____________

A. Programmed Decision
B. Non – routine Decision
C. Personal Decision
D. Organisational Decision
Answer» E.
1493.

___________ is necessary to take decisions to guide the actions of others.

A. Authority
B. Planning
C. Centralisation
D. Responsibility
Answer» B. Planning
1494.

__________ of motivation is also known as Two factor Theory of Motivation.

A. Maslow’s Theory
B. Herzberg’s Theory
C. Mc Gregor’s Theory
D. Vroom’s Theory
Answer» C. Mc Gregor’s Theory
1495.

When communication flows from top to bottom is known as

A. Upward communication
B. Downward communication
C. Horizontal communication
D. Formal communication
Answer» C. Horizontal communication
1496.

Vroom’s Theory of Motivation is known as

A. Need Hierarchy Theory
B. Equity Theory
C. Expectancy Theory
D. Theory X and Theory Y
Answer» D. Theory X and Theory Y
1497.

Authority is

A. Right to do something
B. Ability to do something
C. Derived from many sources
D. Not visible from organizational chart
Answer» B. Ability to do something
1498.

Under the Likert’s Four Management System, which one of the following adopts apaternalistic approach towards the subordinates?

A. System 1 – Exploitative Autocratic
B. System 2 – Benevolent Autocratic
C. System 3 – Consultative
D. System 4 – Democratic
Answer» C. System 3 – Consultative
1499.

Administrative function is the _______________ managerial function.

A. top-level
B. middle – level
C. lower – level
D. supervisory level
Answer» B. middle – level
1500.

______________ form the basis for the functioning of an organization.

A. Profits
B. Objectives
C. Policies
D. Strategies
Answer» D. Strategies