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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Cost Accounting .
| 801. |
What kind of organizational structure combines a vertical chain of command with horizontal reporting requirements? |
| A. | Line authority |
| B. | Matrix |
| C. | Functional |
| D. | Line-and-staff |
| Answer» B. Matrix | |
| 802. |
What kind of training program is most appropriate for a simple task? |
| A. | On-the-job training |
| B. | vestibule training |
| C. | laboratory training |
| D. | job rotation |
| Answer» A. On-the-job training | |
| 803. |
Which leadership theory suggests that management style should adapt itself to changing circumstances? |
| A. | Contingency theory |
| B. | Delegation theory |
| C. | Autocratic theory |
| D. | Participatory theory |
| Answer» A. Contingency theory | |
| 804. |
According to Abraham Maslow, the most elevated type of need is _____. |
| A. | Self-actualization |
| B. | Physiological |
| C. | Esteem |
| D. | Safety |
| Answer» A. Self-actualization | |
| 805. |
Mr. (A) is a manager in a manufacturing company, he attempts to establish a culture of quality affecting the attitudes and actions of every employee and relies on a workforce that wants to improve quality. He focuses on establishing: |
| A. | Total Quality Management |
| B. | Knowledge management |
| C. | Operations Management |
| D. | Management of Information System |
| Answer» C. Operations Management | |
| 806. |
Ali is working in XYZ Company; he desires to get himself secure from crimes, company layoffs and other adverse impacts. We can say that he fulfils the ----------------- need. |
| A. | Self Actualization |
| B. | Social need |
| C. | Esteem |
| D. | Safety |
| Answer» D. Safety | |
| 807. |
In -------------- theory management assumes that employees may be ambitious, self-motivated, and anxious to accept greater responsibility, and exercise self-control, self-direction, autonomy and empowerment. |
| A. | Theory Y manager |
| B. | Theory X manager |
| C. | Theory Z manager |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 808. |
------------------- roles involve people and other duties that are ceremonial and symbolic in nature. |
| A. | Informational. |
| B. | Interpersonal. |
| C. | Decisional. |
| D. | All of the given options. |
| Answer» B. Interpersonal. | |
| 809. |
----------------- is the use of scientific method to define the “one best way” for a job to be done. |
| A. | Scientific management |
| B. | Bureaucratic management |
| C. | Administrative management |
| D. | Management |
| Answer» A. Scientific management | |
| 810. |
The planning process can be used to promote _______________ inorganization |
| A. | Advancement |
| B. | Technologies |
| C. | Innovation |
| D. | Discoveries |
| Answer» C. Innovation | |
| 811. |
The study of people in relation to their fellow human beings is ___________ |
| A. | Psychology |
| B. | Sociology |
| C. | Anthropology |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» B. Sociology | |
| 812. |
Which management concept suggests that low-importance decisions be handled by subordinates, so that managers can focus on high-importance decisions? |
| A. | management by objective |
| B. | management by exception |
| C. | Participatory management |
| D. | inclusionary management |
| Answer» B. management by exception | |
| 813. |
Getting work done with a minimum of effort, expense or waste is the definition of _________ |
| A. | Effectiveness. |
| B. | Management |
| C. | Planning. |
| D. | Efficiency |
| Answer» D. Efficiency | |
| 814. |
_____________ are mathematical models that describe the operating characteristics of queuing situations. |
| A. | Waiting line models |
| B. | Simulation models |
| C. | Decision trees |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» A. Waiting line models | |
| 815. |
Managers having the least authority and are at the lowest level in the hierarchy of the organization are called______________ |
| A. | Middle level managers |
| B. | Top level managers |
| C. | First-line managers |
| D. | None of the given options |
| Answer» C. First-line managers | |
| 816. |
____________ reduces uncertainty |
| A. | Negotiating |
| B. | Planning |
| C. | Organizing |
| D. | Leading |
| Answer» B. Planning | |
| 817. |
Decision makers face ________ types of problems. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 818. |
___________________ are those plans that are extended beyond three years. |
| A. | Short Term Plans |
| B. | Long Term Plans |
| C. | Specific Plans |
| D. | Strategic Plans |
| Answer» B. Long Term Plans | |
| 819. |
________________ need involves the desire to affiliate with and be accepted by others. |
| A. | Esteem |
| B. | Belongingness |
| C. | Safety |
| D. | Self-Actualization |
| Answer» B. Belongingness | |
| 820. |
________ is the recording system which enables sender to leave messages for receiver by telephone. |
| A. | |
| B. | Voice Mail |
| C. | Videoconferencing |
| D. | Teleconferencing |
| Answer» B. Voice Mail | |
| 821. |
A motivational approach in which an organization‟s financial statements are opened to and shared with all of the employees is called ___________ |
| A. | Open Book Management |
| B. | Pay for Performance Program |
| C. | Reinforcement Theory |
| D. | Feedback |
| Answer» A. Open Book Management | |
| 822. |
A ___________ refers to the authority and responsibility for achieving the major goals of the Organization. |
| A. | Line position |
| B. | Staff position |
| C. | Line authority |
| D. | None of the given options |
| Answer» A. Line position | |
| 823. |
----------- maintains self developed network of outside contacts and informers who provide favors and information. |
| A. | Entrepreneur |
| B. | Monitor |
| C. | Liaison |
| D. | Figurehead |
| Answer» C. Liaison | |
| 824. |
Seema desires for friendship, love, and a sense of belonging, we can say that she fulfils the_______ |
| A. | Physical need |
| B. | Self Actualization |
| C. | Social need |
| D. | Esteem |
| Answer» C. Social need | |
| 825. |
------------ is a condition in which the decision maker chooses a course of action without complete knowledge of the consequences that will follow implementation. |
| A. | Risk |
| B. | Uncertainty |
| C. | Ambiguity |
| D. | Accuracy |
| Answer» B. Uncertainty | |
| 826. |
NAFTA stands for: |
| A. | North American Free Trade Agreement |
| B. | North Asian Free Trade Agreement |
| C. | North American Free Trade Association |
| D. | None of the given options |
| Answer» A. North American Free Trade Agreement | |
| 827. |
Which one of the following is not the characteristic of Weber‟s ideal bureaucracy? |
| A. | Specialization of labor |
| B. | Formalization of rules |
| C. | Division of labour |
| D. | Formalization of links authority into a hierarchical structure |
| Answer» C. Division of labour | |
| 828. |
___________shows the management structure of an organization. |
| A. | Hierarchy |
| B. | Decision Tree |
| C. | Incremental Model |
| D. | Satisfying model |
| Answer» A. Hierarchy | |
| 829. |
If the average human being prefers to be directed, wishes to avoid responsibility, has relatively little ambition and wants security above all, the management attitude would be: |
| A. | Theory Y manager |
| B. | Theory X manager |
| C. | Theory Z manager |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» B. Theory X manager | |
| 830. |
Getting work done with a minimum effort, expense, or waste is the definition of __________. |
| A. | Management |
| B. | Planning |
| C. | Efficiency |
| D. | Effectiveness |
| Answer» C. Efficiency | |
| 831. |
Which of the following is not an argument for the assumption of social responsibility by business? |
| A. | Long-run profits |
| B. | Stockholder interests |
| C. | Ethical obligations |
| D. | Costs |
| Answer» B. Stockholder interests | |
| 832. |
_________ concluded that managers perform 10 interrelated activities that relate to decision making, using information and interpersonal relationships. |
| A. | Mintzberg |
| B. | Abraham Maslow |
| C. | Robert Owen |
| D. | Henri Fayol |
| Answer» A. Mintzberg | |
| 833. |
Scientific Management approach is developed by |
| A. | Elton Mayo |
| B. | Henry Fayol |
| C. | F.W. Taylor |
| D. | (A) Maslow |
| Answer» C. F.W. Taylor | |
| 834. |
Who proposed “ bureaucratic structure” is suitable for all organization |
| A. | Elton Mayo |
| B. | Henry Fayol |
| C. | F.W. Taylor |
| D. | Max Weber |
| Answer» D. Max Weber | |
| 835. |
Whose concept states that interpersonal and human relations may lead to productivity |
| A. | Elton Mayo |
| B. | Henry Fayol |
| C. | F.W. Taylor |
| D. | Max Weber |
| Answer» A. Elton Mayo | |
| 836. |
Today‟s organization are |
| A. | Open system |
| B. | Closed system |
| C. | Open as well as closed |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. Open system | |
| 837. |
Which of the following methods is/are used to solve intergroup conflicts indirectly |
| A. | Avoidance |
| B. | Encouragement |
| C. | Bargaining |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» A. Avoidance | |
| 838. |
Which of the following is / are not direct method to solve intergroup conflicts |
| A. | Problem solving |
| B. | Domination by the management |
| C. | Removing key figures in conflict |
| D. | Persuasion |
| Answer» D. Persuasion | |
| 839. |
A technique to bring changes in the entire organization, rather man focusing attention on individuals to bring changes easily. |
| A. | Organizational development |
| B. | Organizational change |
| C. | Organizational culture |
| D. | Organizational conflicts |
| Answer» A. Organizational development | |
| 840. |
Which of the following is/are OD intervention techniques |
| A. | Sensitivity training |
| B. | MBO |
| C. | Quality of work life |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 841. |
Which of the following is NOT an important issue relating to goal-setting theory? |
| A. | Goal specificity |
| B. | Equity among workers |
| C. | Feedback |
| D. | Defining the goal |
| Answer» B. Equity among workers | |
| 842. |
Behaviour, power, and conflict are central areas of study for _____________. |
| A. | Sociologist |
| B. | Anthropologists |
| C. | Social psychologists |
| D. | Operations analysts |
| Answer» A. Sociologist | |
| 843. |
The managers of a multinational company are located in France, India, Brazil, and the United States. Which decision-making technique seems most reasonable for this organization? |
| A. | A postal service interaction |
| B. | A brainstorming session |
| C. | A nominal discussion |
| D. | An electronic meeting |
| Answer» D. An electronic meeting | |
| 844. |
According to Robert Katz, when managers have the mental ability to analyze and diagnose complex situations, they possess _____________ skills. |
| A. | Technical |
| B. | Leadership |
| C. | Problem-solving |
| D. | Conceptual |
| Answer» D. Conceptual | |
| 845. |
What sort of goals does Management By Objectives (MBO) emphasize? |
| A. | Tangible, verifiable and measurable |
| B. | Achievable, controllable and profitable |
| C. | Challenging, emotional and constructive |
| D. | Hierarchical, attainable and effective |
| Answer» A. Tangible, verifiable and measurable | |
| 846. |
Today‟s managers understand that the success of any effort at improving quality and productivity must include _____. |
| A. | Quality management programs |
| B. | Customer service improvements |
| C. | Employee's participation |
| D. | Manufacturing simplification |
| Answer» C. Employee's participation | |
| 847. |
Which of the following would be least likely to pose a barrier to cross-cultural communications? |
| A. | Tone difference |
| B. | Word connotations |
| C. | Political correctness |
| D. | Differences among |
| Answer» C. Political correctness | |
| 848. |
Concept of MBO was introduced by: |
| A. | Peter. F.Drucker |
| B. | Mary Parker |
| C. | Henry Fayol |
| D. | Philip Kotler |
| Answer» A. Peter. F.Drucker | |
| 849. |
People with which type of personality trait commonly make poor decisions because they make them too fast? |
| A. | Type As |
| B. | Type Bs |
| C. | Self-monitors |
| D. | Extroverts |
| Answer» A. Type As | |
| 850. |
Which of the following is an environmental force that shapes personality? |
| A. | Gender |
| B. | Height |
| C. | Experience |
| D. | Brain size |
| Answer» C. Experience | |
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