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| 1. |
Scientific Management were more concerned with the problems at the ...................................... levels |
| A. | higher levels |
| B. | middle |
| C. | operating |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. operating | |
| 2. |
Father of Modern Management theory is……………… |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | f.w.taylor |
| C. | henry gantt |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. henry fayol | |
| 3. |
………….suggests that each communication going up or coming down must flow through each position in the line ofauthority |
| A. | communication pattern |
| B. | horizontal communications |
| C. | scalar chain |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. scalar chain | |
| 4. |
Management can be consideredas……………….. |
| A. | exact science |
| B. | inexactscience |
| C. | psuedo science |
| D. | b or c |
| Answer» D. b or c | |
| 5. |
…………………..is that phase of business enterprise that concerns itself with the overall determination of institutional objectives and the policies necessary to be followed in achieving thoseobjectives. |
| A. | management |
| B. | administration |
| C. | both of these |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. administration | |
| 6. |
……..has defined the basic problem of managing as the art of “knowing exactly what you want men to do and then see that they do it in the best and cheapest way” |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | f.w. taylor |
| C. | mary parker follet |
| D. | none ofthese |
| Answer» B. f.w. taylor | |
| 7. |
According to functional foremanship, the speed boss, Inspector, foreman and gang boss are entrusted with the........................... aspect of work. |
| A. | planning |
| B. | organizing |
| C. | doing |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. doing | |
| 8. |
…..is undertaken to find out the one best way of doing the thing |
| A. | job analysis |
| B. | merit rating |
| C. | job enrichment |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. job analysis | |
| 9. |
The principle of Unity of command is contrary to Taylors…………………….. |
| A. | rule of thumb |
| B. | unity of direction |
| C. | functional foremanship |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. functional foremanship | |
| 10. |
According to …………..principle, each group of activities with the same objective must have one head and oneplan |
| A. | unity of direction |
| B. | unity of command |
| C. | eitherof these |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. unity of direction | |
| 11. |
Everything which goes to increase the importance of subordinates role is………………. |
| A. | decentralization |
| B. | centralization |
| C. | either a or b |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. decentralization | |
| 12. |
The Book “ Functions of Executive” was written by ………………….. |
| A. | p.f. drucker |
| B. | chester barnard |
| C. | herbert simon |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. chester barnard | |
| 13. |
school of Management recognizes the existence of a centralized body of knowledge for the Management. |
| A. | system approach |
| B. | empirical |
| C. | contingency |
| D. | operational |
| Answer» D. operational | |
| 14. |
…………..school of thought has developed on the idea that there is no single best method to find solutions to Managerial problems |
| A. | system approach |
| B. | empirical |
| C. | contingency |
| D. | operational |
| Answer» C. contingency | |
| 15. |
Koontz and O’Donnel are the advocates of ……………….approach to management |
| A. | system approach |
| B. | empirical |
| C. | contingency |
| D. | operational |
| Answer» D. operational | |
| 16. |
According to....................approach, management is a logical process and it can be expressed in terms of mathematical symbols and relationships. |
| A. | empirical |
| B. | management science |
| C. | contingency |
| D. | operational |
| Answer» B. management science | |
| 17. |
……………….approach of management heavily concentrates on ‘People’ aspect of management. |
| A. | human relations |
| B. | system |
| C. | empirical |
| D. | management science |
| Answer» A. human relations | |
| 18. |
……………is the art of knowing exactly what you want men to do and then seeing that how they do it in the best and cheapest way. |
| A. | general management |
| B. | scientific management |
| C. | administration |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. scientific management | |
| 19. |
…………..is introduced to secure the benefits of division of labour or specialization at the supervising level under scientificmanagement |
| A. | operating management |
| B. | functional foremanship |
| C. | either aor b |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. functional foremanship | |
| 20. |
………………….helps to determine a fair days work and rest period to complete it |
| A. | work study |
| B. | timestudy |
| C. | motion study |
| D. | all ofthese |
| Answer» A. work study | |
| 21. |
The main objective of ……………..study is to determine and eliminate unnecessary and wasteful movements |
| A. | work study |
| B. | timestudy |
| C. | motion study |
| D. | all ofthese |
| Answer» C. motion study | |
| 22. |
The author of the famous book “General and Industrial Management” is…………………… |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | f.w. taylor |
| C. | henry gantt |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. henry fayol | |
| 23. |
According to Fayol , the principles of Management are………………. |
| A. | rigid |
| B. | flexible |
| C. | aor b |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. flexible | |
| 24. |
……………..is the right of a superior to give orders to subordinates, take decisions etc. |
| A. | authority |
| B. | responsibility |
| C. | accountability |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. authority | |
| 25. |
Authority and responsibility are....................to each other |
| A. | supplementary |
| B. | complementary |
| C. | contradictory |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. complementary | |
| 26. |
………….principle states that an employee should receive orders form one superior only |
| A. | unity of direction |
| B. | unity of command |
| C. | esprit de corps |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. unity of command | |
| 27. |
According to................ principle, there should always exist one head and one plan for a group of activities having the same objective |
| A. | unity of direction |
| B. | unity of command |
| C. | esprit de corps |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. unity of direction | |
| 28. |
…………..is highly suitable for large organizations having large number of managerial personnel at different levels. |
| A. | centralization |
| B. | decentralization |
| C. | departmentalization |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» B. decentralization | |
| 29. |
is defined as a chain of superiors ranging from the ultimate authority to the lowest ranks |
| A. | structure |
| B. | scalar chain |
| C. | both of these |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. scalar chain | |
| 30. |
The book “Creative Experience” was written by ……………….. |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | f.w. taylor |
| C. | mary parker follet |
| D. | none ofthese |
| Answer» C. mary parker follet | |
| 31. |
The book “functions of Executive” was written by………………. |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | f.w. taylor |
| C. | maryparker follet |
| D. | chester i barnard |
| Answer» D. chester i barnard | |
| 32. |
…………….is the character of communication, in a formal organization by virtue of which it is accepted by a member of the organization as governing the action he contributes |
| A. | responsibility |
| B. | authority |
| C. | accountability |
| D. | power |
| Answer» B. authority | |
| 33. |
…………..developed the “Need Hierarchy Theory” to explain human behaviour within an organization. |
| A. | a.h.maslow |
| B. | douglas mc. gregor |
| C. | herzberg |
| D. | rensis likert |
| Answer» A. a.h.maslow | |
| 34. |
…..has given the concept of administrative man as the model for decision making |
| A. | a.h.maslow |
| B. | douglas mc. gregor |
| C. | herzberg |
| D. | herbert simon |
| Answer» C. herzberg | |
| 35. |
…….developed the concept of Management byObjectives |
| A. | a.h.maslow |
| B. | herbert simon |
| C. | herzberg |
| D. | peter f. drucker |
| Answer» B. herbert simon | |
| 36. |
Management according to.............Approach is the study of practical experience of Managers and hence such a study would provide a better understanding to the effective way of Managing an enterprise |
| A. | empirical |
| B. | management science |
| C. | contingency |
| D. | operational |
| Answer» D. operational | |
| 37. |
…….school of thought has developed on the idea that there is no single best method to find solutions to managerial problems |
| A. | empirical |
| B. | management science |
| C. | contingency |
| D. | operational |
| Answer» C. contingency | |
| 38. |
According to ………………..Core competency must be the central subject of Corporate strategy |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | f.w.taylor |
| C. | c.k. prahlad |
| D. | peter f. drucker |
| Answer» C. c.k. prahlad | |
| 39. |
The book “Practice of Management was written by ………… |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | f.w.taylor |
| C. | c.k. prahlad |
| D. | peter f. drucker |
| Answer» D. peter f. drucker | |
| 40. |
……….believed that leaders are not born but also developed through proper training in human behavior. |
| A. | mary parker follet |
| B. | f.w.taylor |
| C. | c.k. prahlad |
| D. | peter f. drucker |
| Answer» A. mary parker follet | |
| 41. |
The concept of Job enrichment is a contribution by…….. |
| A. | frederick herzberg |
| B. | f.w.taylor |
| C. | c.k. prahlad |
| D. | peter f. drucker |
| Answer» A. frederick herzberg | |
| 42. |
…..is considered as the primary function ofmanagement? |
| A. | organizing |
| B. | planning |
| C. | staffing |
| D. | controlling |
| Answer» A. organizing | |
| 43. |
MBO stands for? |
| A. | management of business objectives |
| B. | management by objectives |
| C. | managing business operations |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. management by objectives | |
| 44. |
is the process of selecting one best alternatives from different alternatives. |
| A. | planning |
| B. | organizing |
| C. | decision making |
| D. | forecasting |
| Answer» C. decision making | |
| 45. |
…..is the process of identifying and grouping of work to beperformed |
| A. | organizing |
| B. | staffing |
| C. | divisionof labour |
| D. | planning |
| Answer» A. organizing | |
| 46. |
Operational guides to action is knownas |
| A. | policies |
| B. | `procedures |
| C. | plan |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. `procedures | |
| 47. |
is a sequence of activities to be undertaken for implementing the policies and achieving the objectives of an enterprise. |
| A. | procedures |
| B. | programme |
| C. | rule |
| D. | plans |
| Answer» B. programme | |
| 48. |
is an organizational structure which clearly defines duties, responsibilities, and authority. |
| A. | formal |
| B. | informal |
| C. | natural |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. formal | |
| 49. |
organisation arises voluntarily or due to social interaction ofpeople |
| A. | formal |
| B. | informal |
| C. | line organization |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» B. informal | |
| 50. |
Authority is the right to give-------- and the power to exact obedience |
| A. | information |
| B. | orders |
| C. | money |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. orders | |
| 51. |
A superior cannot delegate |
| A. | authority |
| B. | responsibility |
| C. | duty |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. responsibility | |
| 52. |
If the orders, instructions or directions are delegated to a particular person, then it is known as |
| A. | general delegation |
| B. | specific delegation |
| C. | written delegation |
| D. | informal delegation |
| Answer» B. specific delegation | |
| 53. |
……….are certain assumptions about the future on the basis of which the plan will be formulated |
| A. | programmes |
| B. | planning premises |
| C. | planning issues |
| D. | procudures |
| Answer» B. planning premises | |
| 54. |
Authority flowsfrom |
| A. | top to bottom |
| B. | bottom to top |
| C. | horizontally |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» A. top to bottom | |
| 55. |
………..refers to the maximum number of subordinates a superior can effectively manage? |
| A. | scalar chain |
| B. | unity of direction |
| C. | accountability |
| D. | span of control |
| Answer» D. span of control | |
| 56. |
……….isthe obligation of a subordinate to perform the duty assigned by his superior |
| A. | authority |
| B. | responsibility |
| C. | divisionof labour |
| D. | accountability |
| Answer» B. responsibility | |
| 57. |
Military type of organization is alsocalled |
| A. | informal organization |
| B. | line organization |
| C. | line & staff |
| D. | functional |
| Answer» B. line organization | |
| 58. |
Concentration of authority of decision making at top levels of management is known as |
| A. | concentration |
| B. | decentralization |
| C. | centralization |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. centralization | |
| 59. |
…….is a detailed and systematic study of jobs to know the nature and characteristics. |
| A. | man power planning |
| B. | job analysis |
| C. | staffing |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» B. job analysis | |
| 60. |
……………is a statement showing the minimum acceptable qualities ofthe persons to be placed on a Job. |
| A. | job analysis |
| B. | job description |
| C. | job specifications |
| D. | staffing |
| Answer» C. job specifications | |
| 61. |
The result of job analysis written in a statement is known as |
| A. | job description |
| B. | job specifications |
| C. | man power planning |
| D. | none ofthese |
| Answer» A. job description | |
| 62. |
…….is the process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating them to apply for the Job. |
| A. | selection |
| B. | training |
| C. | recruitment |
| D. | induction |
| Answer» C. recruitment | |
| 63. |
…………is considered as a negative function ofmanagement. |
| A. | selection |
| B. | recruitment |
| C. | training |
| D. | placement |
| Answer» A. selection | |
| 64. |
is the process of comparing actual performance with the standard and taking corrective Action. |
| A. | controlling |
| B. | management |
| C. | planning |
| D. | co-ordination |
| Answer» A. controlling | |
| 65. |
--------- a process of integrating the interdepartmental activities as unified action towardsthe Achievement of the common goal of the organization. |
| A. | controlling |
| B. | directing |
| C. | co-ordination |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» B. directing | |
| 66. |
……..refers to co-ordination between activities of a manager andhis subordinates. |
| A. | vertical co-ordination |
| B. | horizontal co-ordinaiton |
| C. | diagonal co-ordination |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 67. |
------------ aims at visualizing and identifying deviation before they actually occur. |
| A. | predictive control |
| B. | concurrent control |
| C. | operational control |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» B. concurrent control | |
| 68. |
In ---------type of organization, workers receive instructions from various specialists. |
| A. | line |
| B. | functional |
| C. | informal |
| D. | none |
| Answer» A. line | |
| 69. |
If duties and authority are shown in the organizational structure of the enterprise, then it is called |
| A. | informal delegation |
| B. | formal delegation |
| C. | written delegation |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. informal delegation | |
| 70. |
……….is an example of internal source of recruitment |
| A. | advertisement |
| B. | trade unions |
| C. | employment exchange |
| D. | promotion |
| Answer» D. promotion | |
| 71. |
…..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 | |
| 72. |
-------- is the act of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee for doing a job. |
| A. | training |
| B. | induction |
| C. | placement |
| D. | orientation |
| Answer» B. induction | |
| 73. |
…………means issuing orders, instructions and commands. |
| A. | directing |
| B. | unity of command |
| C. | authority |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» D. all of these | |
| 74. |
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 | |
| 75. |
------------ means an individual should receive orders and instructions from only one superior |
| A. | unity of command |
| B. | span of control |
| C. | scalar chain |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. unity of command | |
| 76. |
is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group of objectives. |
| A. | motivation |
| B. | leadership |
| C. | communication |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. leadership | |
| 77. |
A leader should have………….. |
| A. | technical knowledge |
| B. | empathy |
| C. | initiative |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» D. all of these | |
| 78. |
Autocratic style of leadership is also known as …………. |
| A. | authoritarian |
| B. | participative |
| C. | free rein |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. authoritarian | |
| 79. |
……..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» C. business process reengineering | |
| 80. |
The term “Open-Book Management” (OBM) was coined by ……….. |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | michael hammer |
| C. | jack stack |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. jack stack | |
| 81. |
Which are the factors influencing business ethics |
| A. | personal code of ethics |
| B. | legislation |
| C. | government rules |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» D. all of these | |
| 82. |
……is a situation where a moral conflict arises. |
| A. | ethical issues |
| B. | conflicts |
| C. | demotivation |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. ethical issues | |
| 83. |
…..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» B. ethical dilemma | |
| 84. |
…..is how companies manage their business processes to produce an overall positive impact on society. |
| A. | management |
| B. | bpr |
| C. | mbo |
| D. | csr |
| Answer» D. csr | |
| 85. |
Leadership is also referred as fatherlyleadership |
| A. | autocratic |
| B. | participative |
| C. | free rein |
| D. | paternalistic |
| Answer» D. paternalistic | |
| 86. |
……….Means a process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals |
| A. | motivation |
| B. | leadership |
| C. | communication |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. motivation | |
| 87. |
……Communication is also known as Grapewine |
| A. | formal |
| B. | informal |
| C. | lateral |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. informal | |
| 88. |
The word MBO stands for…………….. |
| A. | management by organisation |
| B. | management by operation |
| C. | management by objectives |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. management by objectives | |
| 89. |
developed MBO |
| A. | henry fayol |
| B. | rensis likert |
| C. | michael porter |
| D. | peter f drucker |
| Answer» D. peter f drucker | |
| 90. |
MBO gives emphasis on……………. |
| A. | top management |
| B. | . middlemanagement |
| C. | objectives |
| D. | lower management |
| Answer» C. objectives | |
| 91. |
MBO establishes a ………………… |
| A. | community of interest |
| B. | centralized organization |
| C. | rigid organisation structure |
| D. | all of these formatted: font: times new roman, 12 pt, not bold, font color: auto formatted: font: times new roman, 12 pt, not bold, font color: auto |
| Answer» A. community of interest | |
| 92. |
KRA in MBO stands for……………. |
| A. | kerala rural academy |
| B. | key result areas |
| C. | key resources availability |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. key result areas | |
| 93. |
The word ‘Ethics’ is derived from Greek word ………. |
| A. | ethios |
| B. | ethikos |
| C. | ethoes |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. ethikos | |
| 94. |
Ethics is a ….…. |
| A. | pure science |
| B. | normative science |
| C. | inexact science |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. normative science | |
| 95. |
Ethics means ………. |
| A. | character |
| B. | manner |
| C. | custom |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» D. all of these | |
| 96. |
………deals with the right actions of individuals |
| A. | sincerity |
| B. | rules |
| C. | ethics |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» C. ethics | |
| 97. |
Ethics is a …….. |
| A. | social science |
| B. | science of conduct |
| C. | normative science |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» D. all of these | |
| 98. |
The word ‘moral’ is derived from the Latin word ………. |
| A. | moralis |
| B. | morilitic |
| C. | monatic |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» A. moralis | |
| 99. |
Human nature is…………. |
| A. | learned |
| B. | programmed |
| C. | inherited |
| D. | all of these. |
| Answer» C. inherited | |
| 100. |
….. is a process designed to focus on customer expectations, preventing problems, building commitment 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» B. tqm | |
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