Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA).

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301.

Motivation is not

A. a complex process.
B. related to satisfaction.
C. an easy process.
D. a goal-directed behaviour.
Answer» D. a goal-directed behaviour.
302.

Which one of the following items best reflects the extent to which asociety places a high value on reducing risk and instability?

A. Uncertainty avoidance
B. Power distance
C. Masculinity/femininity
D. Long-term/short-term orientation
Answer» B. Power distance
303.

The classical theory time period is :

A. 1900 ‐1930
B. 1930 ‐1950
C. 1950 ‐1980
D. None of these
Answer» B. 1930 ‐1950
304.

Which of the following is a general statement or understanding that guide or channelize thinking in decision making?

A. Policy
B. Procedure
C. Rule
D. Project
Answer» B. Procedure
305.

Which of the following is known as the process of getting activitiescompleted efficiently and effectively with and through other people?

A. Leading
B. Management
C. Supervision
D. Controlling
Answer» C. Supervision
306.

The “ Functional Foremanship” was given by:

A. Michael E. Porter
B. Charles Babbage
C. Taylor
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
307.

A …………….. means a specific action to be taken or not to be taken with respect to situation

A. Objectives
B. Rule
C. Strategy
D. All of these
Answer» C. Strategy
308.

Organisation structure establishes relationships between

A. organisation and environment.
B. people, work and resources.
C. organisation and society.
D. suppliers and customers.
Answer» C. organisation and society.
309.

The ………….. is organization in which line organization make decision and staff personnel providesupport and advice.

A. Line authority
B. Functional organization
C. Line and staff organization
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
310.

In the words of …………………..,”…………………. means knowing exactly what you want men to do and seeing that they do it in the best and cheapest way”. Find the above blank with right option

A. Henry Fayol, Management
B. W. Taylor, Scientific Management
C. Haraold Koontz, Administrative Management
D. W.Taylor Management
Answer» C. Haraold Koontz, Administrative Management
311.

“Management principles can be applied to all types of activities.”

A. True
B. False
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. False
312.

…………………. Is the mental ability to coordinate and integrate the organization interest.

A. Technical
B. Human
C. Conceptual
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
313.

An organizational chart describes:

A. The relationship between the different departments and their personnel
B. The company goals
C. The function each person performs.
D. Both B and C
Answer» B. The company goals
314.

Henry fayol is well known...........

A. As the father of modern management
B. for formulating general principles of management
C. for promoting trade unionism
D. None of these
Answer» B. for formulating general principles of management
315.

Successful management ensures that

A. Goals are achieved with least cost
B. Timely achievement of goals
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
316.

Which factor has been the most rapidly changing component in anorganization’s general environment in the past quarter-century?

A. Global
B. Economic
C. Social
D. Technological
Answer» E.
317.

Your firm’s attorney has which of the following power when giving legal advice?

A. Legitimate
B. Status
C. Expert
D. Coercive
Answer» D. Coercive
318.

While other functions prepare a setting for action, name the function that initiates action inthe organization.

A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Staffing
D. Directing
Answer» E.
319.

Management is essential for the organisations which are

A. Non-profit organisations
B. Service organisations
C. Social organisations
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
320.

Planning provides.............

A. Information to outsiders
B. Basis for recruitment and selections
C. Purpose and direction of all persons
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
321.

Name two broad categories of business activities:-

A. Trade & commerce
B. Trade & Industry
C. Industry & commerce
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
322.

Management should find the one best way to perform a task. Which technique ofmanagement states that:

A. Time study
B. Motion study
C. Fatigue study
D. Method study
Answer» E.
323.

The element that aims at integrating group efforts to achieve group objectives is called ___.

A. Cooperation
B. Coordination
C. Management
D. Directing
Answer» C. Management
324.

Which one of the following is not a feature of controlling?

A. Continuous process
B. Action-oriented
C. Keeping employees busy
D. Pervasive function
Answer» D. Pervasive function
325.

Monitoring organizational progress towards goal attainment is called:

A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Leading
D. Controlling
Answer» E.
326.

Who is known as 'the Father of Modern Theory of Management’?

A. Harold Koontz.
B. Henry Fayol
C. F.W. Taylor
D. Max Weber
Answer» C. F.W. Taylor
327.

Principles of management provide

A. readymade solutions to problems.
B. general guidelines.
C. methods and procedures.
D. rules and regulations.
Answer» C. methods and procedures.
328.

Give the time period for long term budget

A. 6 Months
B. 12 Months
C. 15 Months
D. More than a year
Answer» E.
329.

--------------indicates the exact manner in which the integrated serious of activities will

A. Procedures
B. Planning
C. Organizing
D. Staffing
Answer» B. Planning
330.

………………….. ., weakness , opportunities, threats are the long form of SWOT analysis.

A. Strength
B. Managerial
C. Control
D. Forecasting
Answer» B. Managerial
331.

The management function that specifies goals to be achieved anddeciding in advance the appropriate actions to achieve those goals is:

A. Leading
B. Controlling
C. Organizing
D. Planning
Answer» E.
332.

There are many healthcare products manufacturers XYZ Company manufactures only personal hygiene products It markets such products deodorant, body powder, body creams, and exfoliates Because it only stocks body care and personal hygiene products, it is using ___ strategy :

A. Prospecting
B. Emergent
C. Focus
D. Cost leadership
Answer» D. Cost leadership
333.

Which of the following is NOT one of the situational factors thought to influence the relationship between leader behavior and subordinate motivation to perform in the path-goal theory?

A. Preferences of the leader
B. Subordinate locus of control
C. Characteristics of the work group
D. Task structure
Answer» E.
334.

The first step in the decision-making process is which of thefollowing?

A. Developing decision criteria
B. Allocating weights to the criteria
C. Analyzing alternatives
D. Identifying a problem
Answer» E.
335.

Leadership is based on a superior’s

A. authority.
B. responsibility.
C. accountability.
D. persuasive communication.
Answer» E.
336.

Which type of learning is management development concerned with?

A. Specific job skill development
B. Multi-skill development
C. Manual skill development
D. Inventory development
Answer» C. Manual skill development
337.

Alternatives that an organization chooses from its operations across several industries and several markets is called:

A. Business-level strategy
B. Corporate-level strategy
C. Functional-level strategy
D. Market-level strategy
Answer» E.
338.

Which one of the following individuals is most closely associated withscientific management?

A. Frederick Taylor
B. Mary Parker Follett
C. Harold Koontz
D. Max Weber
Answer» B. Mary Parker Follett
339.

Social obligation is the obligation of a business to meet its:

A. Social and technological responsibilities
B. Economic and social responsibilities
C. Technological and economic responsibilities
D. Economic and legal responsibilities
Answer» E.
340.

Any activity which does not consume either any resource or time is called ………..activity.

A. Predecessor
B. Successor
C. Dummy
D. End
Answer» D. End
341.

A skill or capability that enables an organization to conceive of andimplement its strategies is its:

A. Strength
B. Weakness
C. Opportunity
D. Threat
Answer» B. Weakness
342.

Which one of the following is not an economic objective of the business:-

A. Social environment
B. Survival
C. Profit
D. Growth
Answer» B. Survival
343.

Capital budget is a---------------------------------- budget.

A. Long term budget
B. Material Budget
C. Short Term Budget
D. Cash Budget
Answer» B. Material Budget
344.

In the MBO system:

A. Objectives are determined by management
B. Goals are only reviewed at the time of completion
C. Goals are used as controls
D. Progress is periodically reviewed
Answer» B. Goals are only reviewed at the time of completion
345.

Which of the following is not an assumption of Maslow’s theory?

A. People’s behavior is not based on their needs.
B. Satisfaction of such needs influences their behavior.
C. A satisfied need can no longer motivate a person; only next higher level need can motivate him.
D. A person moves to the next higher level of the hierarchy only when the lower need is satisfied.
Answer» B. Satisfaction of such needs influences their behavior.
346.

Identify the level at which the directing function takes place in an organization?

A. Top level management
B. Middle level management
C. Lower level management
D. All of the Above
Answer» E.
347.

………. Theory is an important operations research technique to analyze the queuing behaviour.

A. Waiting line
B. Net work
C. Decision
D. Simulation
Answer» B. Net work
348.

In Step 6 of the decision-making process, each alternative is evaluated by appraising it against the _____________.

A. subjective goals of the decision maker
B. criteria
C. assessed values
D. implementation strategy
Answer» C. assessed values
349.

Under what method payment is made at the time of physical delivery of goods.

A. Cash on delivery
B. Debit card payment
C. Credit card payment
D. Prepaid amount
Answer» B. Debit card payment
350.

Which of the following technique of scientific management has the objective to determine the number of workers to be employed: frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour cost.

A. Differential piece wage system
B. Time study
C. Functional foremanship
D. Simplification of work
Answer» C. Functional foremanship