This document contains questions and answers related to principles and practices of management. It discusses topics such as the definition of management, types of management functions, internal and external factors that influence management, and challenges that family-owned businesses may face. The document also addresses concepts like strategic business units, motivation techniques, delegation, and the components of scientific management.
This document contains questions and answers related to principles and practices of management. It discusses topics such as the definition of management, types of management functions, internal and external factors that influence management, and challenges that family-owned businesses may face. The document also addresses concepts like strategic business units, motivation techniques, delegation, and the components of scientific management.
This document contains questions and answers related to principles and practices of management. It discusses topics such as the definition of management, types of management functions, internal and external factors that influence management, and challenges that family-owned businesses may face. The document also addresses concepts like strategic business units, motivation techniques, delegation, and the components of scientific management.
1.Q.Management is always defined as dynamic, universal, ever-changing subject.Ans:true
2.Q. A budget as a plan of statement of expected results is expressed in numerical terms. ans:True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: 3.Question :Name the leading event management companies in India ANSWERS:: Midas , Pinnacle , Wizcraft Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: 3.Question Who said, Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information? ANSWERS: :Anonymous 4.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Q: A procedure has the following advantages ANSWERS:: ensures uniformity of action , increases co-ordination , provides good standard for the manage 5.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question: What is it that can be described as a readiness to co-operate warmly in the task and purposes of a given group organisation. ANSWERS:: Morale 6.Match The Following:Question ANSWERS::Disclosures_transparent Shareholder democracy_myth in India Planning_board of directors Trust_corporate governance 7.Select The Blank:Question :The retailing sector in India has been quite________. ANSWERS:: staid and boring 8.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question: India has been experiencing the unique stranglehold of our_____ ANSWERS:: traditional kirana stores 9.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question :Emotional Quotient increases with age commonly known as:ANSWERS: :maturity 10.Select The Blank:Question: The service sector has expanded because of the virtual stagnation of the________sector.ANSWERS:: agricultural 11.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question: Span of management depends upon the ability of whom?ANSWERS: :Employees 12.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question :What would essentially shape the growth and future of any economy? ANSWERS: :Adequate and quality corporate governance 13.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who said, Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work? ANSWERS: :Peter Drucker 14.Select The Blank:Question ________ means draw prior conclusions about the probables of production, sales, profits in the future, on the basis of research.ANSWERS:: Forecasting 15.Select The Blank:Question Limitations of business planning is that it has been considered as time consuming and ________ device.ANSWERS:: expensive 16.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The family owned businesses like Tata and Birla, also face major fears likeANSWERS: :Right successor , Stumbling self-confidence , Lack of professional management 17.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who said, Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of grANSWERS:: Koontz & O Donell 18.Select The Blank:Question Management as a discipline does not require any________of practice.ANSWERS: :certificate 19.Select The Blank:Question ________is at the core of corporate governance.ANSWERS: :trust 20.True/False:Question Financial institutions should maintain a close relationship to seek a seat on the board.ANSWERS:: False 21.True/False:Question Wrong medium of communication is a physical barrier.ANSWERS: :False 22.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management isANSWERS:: Place 23.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Services are defined as the art and science of managingANSWERS:: the expectations of others , the experiences of people , the demands of the customer 24.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Name the three important Generic Competitive Strategies. ANSWERS:: Overall cost leadership , Differential , Focus 25.True/False:Question Delegation and decentralization are closely related to each other.ANSWERS:: True 26.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question It is said "Controlling can not take place in a vacuum", which means there can be no controlling without previousANSWERS:: planning 27.True/False:Question Morale is the sum total of various physical qualities.ANSWERS:: False 28.Select The Blank:Question Direction is a ________ function performed by all the managers at all levels of the organisation.ANSWERS:: managerial 29.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Principles of effective delegation are:ANSWERS:: Train the subordinates , Reward delegation , Appropriate reporting system 30.Select The Blank:Question ________, weakness, threats, opportunities are the long form SWOT analysis. ANSWERS: :strength 31.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question To be called an SBU, a business unit must meet specific criteria such as ANSWERS: :having a definable group of competitors , having a mission similar to other SBUs , preparing its own integrated plans 32.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The family owned businesses like Tata and Birla, also face major fears like ANSWERS: :Right successor , Stumbling self confidence , Lack of professional management 33.Match The Following:Question ANSWERS:: Appley L:_Management is management of people and not the direction of things Definition of Management:_Management is management of men, money, machinery, materials and information Koontz and O'Donell:_Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise Peter Drucker:_Management is a multi-purpose organ that manages a business, manages workers and work 34.Select The Blank:Question ________ are at a minimum where the morale is high.ANSWERS:: Grievances 35.True/False:Question the heart of administration is the directing function.ANSWERS:: True 36.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Empathy is particularly important today as a component of leadership for the following ANSWERS:: rapid pace of globalisation , increasing use of teams , growing need to retain talent 37.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Name the flagship companies under the group of "Aditya Birla" ANSWERS:: Hindalco , Indo-Gulf Fertilizers , Birla Corporation 38.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Fredrick Winslow Taylor's Mechanism of scientific management includes, ANSWERS: :Scientific task setting , Planning task setting , Standardization of tools 39.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Future of Insurance sector would be ANSWERS:: new players taking over the market , improved customer service , strong hold of nationalized players 40.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question To which practice is the term "corporate governance" given? ANSWERS: :Management 41.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question A senior family member and trusted professional manager acts as what to the business families scions trained abroad and then return to take over the business. ANSWERS:: mentor 42.Select The Blank:Question Govt. services comprise________, defence and social goods. ANSWERS:: public administration 43.True/False:Question Unity of command means that employees should receive orders from one superior only. ANSWERS:: True 44.True/False:Question Posture' and Observance' are not included under the 'yogic' exercisesANSWERS:: False 45.Select The Blank:Question Management is a creative and________process.ANSWERS:: continuous 46.True/False:Question Every manager in an organisation gives direction to his subordinates as a superior and receives direction as subordinate from his superior.ANSWERS:: True
Principles and Practices of Management - 2 1:Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is: ANSWERS: :legal 2.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:: Question In addition to Place, Labor and Money which other internal environment Factor influences Management?: ANSWERS: :Machines 3.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:: Question Name the physical aspects of an enterprise.ANSWERS:: Name , Location , Address 4.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question What is it that in communication should not be done in vacuum, instead other people should be consulted.ans:planning 5.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Certain important motivational techniques are ANSWERS: :Monetary incentives , Job-based techniques , MBO techniques 6.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The concept of SBU includes ANSWERS:: unrelated products and businesses that are separated , the fact that each SBU has its own CEO , a scientific method of grouping the business 7.True/False:Question Decision-making is a primary part of the managerial process.Ans:TRUE 8.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Of which type of knowledge is science a body of?ANSWERS:: Organized 9.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Types of degree of delegations are:ANSWERS:: Low degree , Moderate degree , High degree 10.True/False:Question The unorganized sector is mainly concentrated in metropolitan cities.ANSWERS:: False 11.True/False:Question Learning organizations should imitate a task force.ANSWERS:: True 12;Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Learning organizations must cope with challenge andANSWERS:: uncertainty 13.Select The Blank:Question LPG stands for liberalization, ________ and globalization.ANSWERS: :Privatization 14.Match The Following:QuestionANSWERS:: Empathy:-It is a component of leadership due to the rapid pace of globalisation Social effectiveness:-This component allows you to settle disputes amicably Alfred Bennet:-He is the father of intelligence quotient Daniel Goleman:-He is an American Behavioural Scientist 15.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Every company undertakes the process of forecasting by various competent authorities which can be listed as ANSWERS:: CII , RBI , CMIE 16.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management is not just aANSWERS: :Process 17.Select The Blank:Question The concept of value and the concept of maximization of value are related to________concept of Ethics.ANSWERS:: Consequentialism 18.Select The Blank:Question Events are occurrences designed for ________ interests.ANSWERS:: marketing 19.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management is purposeful and what?ANSWERS: :Goal oriented 20.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science andANSWERS: :Profession 21.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management isANSWERS: :Multidisciplinary 22.Select The Blank:Question General Insurance corporation was nationalized in________.ANSWERS: :1972 23.True/False:Question Planning and control are closely interrelated and they do not determine the accuracy of decision- making.ANSWERS:: False 24.True/False:Question There are three central ideas associated with consequentialism.ANSWERS: :False 25.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Name one of the factors that govern the span of management.ANSWERS:: Type of work 26.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Retailing categories based on ownership arrangement would be ANSWERS:: Super Markets , Consumer Durables Stores , Departmental Stores 27.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Science is a body of which type of Knowledge?ANSWERS: :Organized 28.True/False:Question Peter Drucker various publications have sold about 5 -6 million copies worldwide. ANSWERS:: True 29.Select The Blank:Question Latest approach signifies organization has a part of ________ system.ANSWERS:: Social 30.Select The Blank:Question Necessity of control in business organisation arises due to number of factors, one of which is ________ of organisations themselves.ANSWERS:: complexity 31.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Which of the options best describes the employment capacity of theretailing sector? It is the ANSWERS:: second largest employer after agriculture 32.Select The Blank:Question ________organizations have systems, mechanisms and processes in place. ANSWERS: :Learning 33.True/False:Question Indian business families are still avoiding joint ventures and tie-ups. ANSWERS:: False 34.Select The Blank:Question Under the principles of effective delegation, it is said that never delegate and ________. ANSWERS:: Disappear 35.True/False:Question In principle the chairman and the CGO have the same role to play. ANSWERS:: False 36.True/False:Question Valency is the extent to which the outcome of the activity and its success matters to the individual . (Level of motivation = Valency x Expectancy)ANSWERS: :True 37.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Advantages of delegation of authority would be:ANSWERS: :Prompt decision making , Opportunity to subordinates to grow and develop , Satisfaction to subordinates in terms of recognition 38.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question A business unit must meet specific criteria, if it wants to be called an SBU. These are ANSWERS: :Definable group of competitors 39.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question What does Maslow propound about the five needs ? ANSWERS:: Hierarchy 40.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Name the technique which is said to be a ploy or a future course of action.ANSWERS: :Strategy 41.Select The Blank:Question ________ is the ability to sense, understand and effectively apply emotion.ANSWERS: :Emotional Intelligence 42.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who built the first practical mechanical calculator and predicted the specialization of mental work? ANSWERS:: Charles Babbage 43.Match The Following:Question:ANSWERS: Management and Leadership studies:-Value based management Maharshi Institute of Management:-Eighteen centres in India and Abroad Amritanandamayi Math's centre:-Dr. S.K. Chakraborty Indian Vedanta Philosophy:-Swami Budhananda 44.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Some of the public insurance companies are ANSWERS: :LIC , Oriental Insurance , General Insurance 45.True/False:Question Focus on savings and high bargaining interests of the consumer is an obstacle in retail development in India.ANSWERS: :True 46.Select The Blank:Question Brands are associated with lifestyles and people's________.ANSWERS: :aspirations 47.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management is:ANSWERS: :Creative
Principles and Practices of Management - 3 1.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The external environmental factors that influence management are ANSWERS: :Economic , Political , Technological 2.True/False:Question Event management has to pay only entertainment tax not the service tax. ANSWERS:: False 3.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Name the service which has two prime necessities like co-ordination and infiltration. ANSWERS:: Staff 4.Select The Blank:Question ________ decisions relate to the day to day operations of the enterprise generally taken by middle and lower level management.ANSWERS:: Operative 5.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Successful consultants should promote their consultancy through what ? ANSWERS: :Network 6.True/False:Question Decision-Making is a process of making a choice of poor alternatives. ANSWERS: :False 7.Select The Blank:Question MBO was invented by ________.ANSWERS:: Peter Drucker 8.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Profession requires definite period of what?ANSWERS:: Learning 9.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Barriers to delegation of authority would be : ANSWERS:: Lack of trust in subordinates , Fear of loosing status by managers , Over- confidence among managers 10.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Organization is apart of which type of system? ANSWERS: :Social 11.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::question David C Mc Celland identified three motives those are ANSWERS: :Affiliation , Power , Achievement 12.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question International consultancy is said to be ANSWERS:: Glamorous , Challenging , Trendy 13.Select The Blank:Question Failure to give ________ to goal setters is a weakness of MBO. ANSWERS: :guidelines 14.True/False:Question Management is the combination of Arts,Science and Profession.ANSWERS:: True 15.Select The Blank:Question Under the types of motivators, non-financial motivators are encouragement, freedom ________.ANSWERS:: recognition 16.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who said, the heart of administration is the directing function.ANSWERS:: Dimock 17.True/False:Question Management is that important process which continues till the objectives set by the administrator are actually achieved.ANSWERS:: True 18.True/False:Question Communication is a composite (a) information given and received (b) a listening effort by some of them involved.ANSWERS:: False 19.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question A vision statement should have the following components ANSWERS: :ability to inspire people , achievable , precise and objective 20.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question One of the key features of services is that they are ANSWERS:: intangible 21.Select The Blank:Question The process of control is complete only when the organisation take ________ action. ANSWERS:: corrective 22.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The factors coming under philosophy of scientific management are: ANSWERS:: Co-operation , Maximum output , Harmony 23.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who is the most effective person are alike in one crucial way, they all have a high degree of emotional intelligence.ANSWERS:: Entrepreneur 24.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The activities of the communicator while communicating a message will include, ANSWERS:: ideation , encoding , transmission 25.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Features of Management are as follows ANSWERS:: goal oriented , universal , continuous process 26.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Professional managers help organizations in chalking out which type of strategies? ANSWERS: :Corporate 27.Select The Blank:Question ________provides a corporate responsibility and it is the application of a proven and systematic body of knowledge.ANSWERS:: Profession 28.True/False:Question Management as a discipline needs certificate of practice.ANSWERS: :False 29.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question For most hi-tech service industries the major components are ANSWERS: :Infrastructure , Knowledge , labour 30.Match The Following:QuestionANSWERS:: Management:-Creative Professional Manager:-Dynamic Art:-Skill Code of Conduct:-Profession Predictive Power:-Science 31.True/False:Question Science is a body of organized knowledgeANSWERS:: True 32.Select The Blank:Question A superior should always establish a ________ control so that his subordinates report to him periodically.ANSWERS:: Feedback 33.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question It is said that communication is a meaningful:ANSWERS:: interaction 34.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question What does the insurance company compensate for if and when the event insured against an incident occurs?:ANSWERS:: Losses 35.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management exists at which levels of the organization?:ANSWERS:: All 36.True/False:Question The Indian consumer does not see shopping as an end in itself.ANSWERS: :False 37.True/False:Question Retailers cannot just take their global retailing formats and try to transpose them onto the India scenario.:ANSWERS:: True 38.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question One of the factors which learning organizations possess is a climate of openness and the other factor isANSWERS: :trust 39.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question It is one of the good control system which not only points out the deviations but also pinpoints them where they are important to its operations is ANSWERS:: Focus on strategic points 40.True/False:Question Profession needs certificate of practiceANSWERS: :True 41.True/False:Question 'Span of control' is also referred to as span of management.ANSWERS: :True 42.True/False:Question Learning from mistakes is often more powerful than learning from success. ANSWERS:: True 43.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question The philosophy of Vedanta is compared to which animal in the dream of the person, who wakes the dreamer and makes you realise your self discovered reality.ANSWERS:: Lion 44.Select The Blank:Question The statement "We sell for Less" is deliberately ambiguous, it raises the question; 'Less than what', this is called as, ________ to communication.ANSWERS: :Semantic barrier 45.True/False:Question The theory of Bureaucracy was first propounded by Henry L.Gantt.ANSWERS: :False 46.Match The Following:Question ANSWERS::- Making sense of situations:-organizing information and thoughts Creativity:-brainstorming, associating ideas Inquiry:-interviewing, seeking information Making choices:-deciding courses of actions 47.Select The Blank:Question Learning from mistakes is often more powerful than learning from________. ANSWERS: :Success
Principles and Practices of Management - 4 1.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who said, Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information?ANSWERS:: Anonymous 2.True/False:Question Emotional distress shrinks working memory.ANSWERS: :True 3.Select The Blank:Question A new sector has emerged in modern times, known as ________ management. ANSWERS: :Event 4.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question A direct consequence of retailing has taken place due to the emergence of :- ANSWERS:: Apparel retailing stores , Pharmaceutical retailing stores , Books, Music and Lifestyle retailing stores 5.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Where is the attack on business families coming from?ANSWERS: :Transnational 6.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question What type of skills does management require?ANSWERS: :Conceptual , Human relations , Technical 7.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management isANSWERS: :Creative 8.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Name the books on management written by Peter Drucker :- ANSWERS:: Frontiers of Management , The practice of management , Management, tasks, responsibility 9.True/False:Question Actuary is one who specializes in the mathematics of insurance.ANSWERS:: True 10.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science andANSWERS: :Profession 11.True/False:Question "Measuring Intellectual Capital" is one of the examples of performance measurement. ANSWERS: :True 12.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is ANSWERS: :Legal 13.Select The Blank:Question Individuals are encouraged to develop ________, to speak out, to challenge actions. ANSWERS: :Ideas 14.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question What is the set-up of an organization?ANSWERS: :Relationships 15.Select The Blank:Question Morale is the term usually applied to armed forces during war time and athletics teams. It refers to team spirit and ________ of people for a common purpose. ANSWERS: :Togetherness 16.True/False:Question The essence of control is that it is aimed at results and not necessarily at people as such. ANSWERS: :True 17.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Services are defined as the art and science of managing :- ANSWERS: :The expectations of others , The experiences of people , The demands of the customer 18.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Virtuous acts include:-ANSWERS:: Honesty , Integrity , Tolerance 19.True/False:Question International artists' performance in India is diminishing in recent times.ANSWERS: :False 20.True/False:Question The service sector has not corporatised itself.ANSWERS:: False 21.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Which segment of event management has the potential to gross the largest in India? ANSWERS: :Live entertainment 22.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Few of the management principles given by Henry Fayol are:- ANSWERS: :Authority and responsibility , Division of work , Discipline 23.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question To become a successful consultant, name the skill required :-ANSWERS: :Negotiation 24.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Advantages of SBU's are :- ANSWERS:: Quick response to environmental changes , Increased focus on products and market , Facilitating development of General Managers 25.Match The Following:Question ANSWERS::Zurich:-Hero group ING Group:-Vyasa Bank STANDARD LIFE:-HDFC AMP:-Sanmar 26.True/False:Question According to Swami Vivekananda people have intuition or sacred power to face difficult task. ANSWERS: :True 27.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The family owned businesses like Tata and Birla, also face major fears like :- ANSWERS: :Right successor , Stumbling self-confidence , Lack of professional management 28.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question In the various versus of Gita, there are many practical messages for which level of people in management?ANSWERS: :Leaders , Team leaders 29.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The potential external threats faced by an organization are :- ANSWERS:: Entry of low cost foreign players , Adverse demographic changes , Slower market growth 30.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question How many rules govern Indian and Foreign insurance companies?ANSWERS: :12 31.Select The Blank:Question Management as a discipline is the function of ________.ANSWERS: :Creativity 32.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question What require a high level of optimism and persistence despite rejection? ANSWERS: :Self-Motivation 33.Select The Blank:Question Henry Fayol was trained as a ________ engineer.ANSWERS: :Mining 34.Select The Blank:Question ________ is the result of human limitation to the span of management. ANSWERS: :Delegation 35.Select The Blank:Question In management process, the most misinterpreted word is ________. ANSWERS: :Organizing 36.Select The Blank :Question To enhance emotional intelligence, ________ must refocus their training to include the limbic system.ANSWERS:: Organisations 37.True/False:Question Taj Mahal are living symbols of 'creation and result of management practices'. ANSWERS: :True 38.True/False:Question The strategic factor in social integration is the development and selection of leaders. ANSWERS: :True 39.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who said, Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work?ANSWERS: :Peter Drucker 40.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is ANSWERS: :Place 41,Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who said, Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of grANSWERS: :Koontz & O Donell 42.Select The Blank:Question ________ establishes, cause and effect relationship.ANSWERS:: Science 43.Select The Blank:Question Business ________ is the calculation of probable events to provide against future. ANSWERS:: Forecasting 44.True/False:Question The technique of control is associated with planning, as a part of scientific management. ANSWERS: :True 45.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The major books on social and political analysis by Peter Drucker are :- Answe:r: The future of industrial man , The age of discontinuity , Drucker on Asia 46.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Name the various characteristics of science :-ANSWERS:; Organized knowledge , Cause and effect relationship , Predictive power
Principles and Practices of Management - 5 1.True/False:Question Good motivation lead to low morale. High morale is the manifestation of a weak or defective motivating process.ANSWERS: :False 2.True/False:Question Management exists only at the top levels of the organization.ANSWERS:: False 3.Select The Blank:Question The ________ principle, which is the inherent process in organization through which authority, the antecedent co-coordinative principle, permeates the entire organized structure.ANSWERS: :Scalar 4.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Learning organizations must cope with challenge and :-ANSWERS: :Uncertainty 5.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question How many event management companies are there in Pune?ANSWERS: :215 6.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is ANSWERS: :Place 7.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Human thoughts are classified as :-:ANSWERS: :Inactive , Active , Transactive 8.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Which of the options mentioned below would be categorized as a Franchisee store? ANSWERS:: Footwear stores 9.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The process of forecasting is based on :- ANSWERS:: Future trends , Current analysis , Past performance 10.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The characteristics of knowledge worker would be :- ANSWERS: :Egoistic , Right conscious 11.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Any morale improvement programme of management must embrace the following rules :- ANSWERS: :Encourage initiative , Respect individual , Be fair and just 12.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is ANSWERS: :Legal 13.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management isANSWERS: :Creative 14.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Name the specialization where the economists consider necessary for efficiency in the use of labour :-ANSWERS: :Division of work 15:True/False:Question Decreased productivity is a cost of low IQ. ANSWERS: :False 16:Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science andANSWERS: :Profession 17.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management isANSWERS: Multidisciplinary 18.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Name the department which plays a major role in developing a learning organization :- ANSWERS:: MIS 19.Select The Blank:Question Objectives' is a wider term and ________ is part and parcel of it.ANSWERS:: Mission 20.True/False:Question The non-executive directors on the board of the company should be 50%. ANSWERS: :True 21.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Name the flagship companies under the Business family "Munjals" :- ANSWERS:: Hero Honda , Hero Cycles 22.Match The Following:Question ANSWERS::- Knowledge based decision-making.:-Instead of intuition Professional managers may have only salary-stake:-Question of accountability of Performance Management can be applied everywhere:-Management is universal Management is dynamic:-Changes as per time Manager does not require any specific qualification:-Anybody can become a manager 23.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who said, Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work?ANSWERS:: Peter Drucker 24.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who is the 'founder of Human Relation'?ANSWERS: :Elton Mayo 25.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question What should be included in the new governance charter? ANSWERS:: Qualified and independent audit committee 26.Select The Blank:Question Managers should be effective ________ so that they may influence the activities of subordinates without dissatisfying them.ANSWERS:: Leaders 27.True/False:Question Posture' and Observance' are not included under the 'yogic' exercisesANSWERS:: False 28.Select The Blank:Question Management is a creative and ________ process.ANSWERS: :Continuous 29.Select The Blank:Question Charles Babbage built the first prototype of modern ________. ANSWERS:: Computers 30.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The term 'span of control' is also referred to as:- ANSWERS:: Span of management , Span of supervision , Span of authority 31.Select The Blank:Question ________ is practiced like all other managerial functions at all levels of management. ANSWERS: :All level exercise 32.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Every person has different ways and means of performing art, similarly, every individual has different styles of management and these are categorized as :- ANSWERS:: Democratic , Autocratic , Beaurocratic 33.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Who is the father of Intelligence Quotient ? ANSWERS: :Alfred Bennet 34.Match The Following:QuestiontANSWERS: Management requires learning:-Art requires knowledge Science is developed:-Over a period of time Management as a discipline:-Has no centralized rule-making authority Management is a multipurpose organ:-That manages a business Management is understood by performance:-Management is what management does 35.True/False:Question Parting with authority means parting with friendship.ANSWERS: :False 36.True/False:Question Indian companies because of confused status have lacked self-confidence.ANSWERS: :True 37.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Research indicates that the limbic system learns best through :- ANSWERS: :Motivation , Extended practice , Feedback 38.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question According to Abraham Maslow, human needs can be classified into how many types? ANSWERS: :Five 39.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Which of the options best describes the employment capacity of the retailing sector? It is the :- ANSWERS: Second largest employer after agriculture 40.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question In which type of income class, does the insurance sector have to face the challenge of making insurance a buying priority?ANSWERS: Lower-middle 41.Select The Blank:Question ________ organizations have systems, mechanisms and processes in place. ANSWERS: Learning 42.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Who said, Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of gr ANSWERS: Koontz & O Donell 43.Select The Blank:Question The Indian consumer was shying away from larger formal stores and supermarket chains because of low/lack of ________.ANSWERS: Per capita income 44.True/False:Question Fear among managers is not a barrier to delegation of authority. ANSWERS: False: 45.True/False:Question Focus on savings and high bargaining interests of the consumer is an obstacle in retail development in India.ANSWERS: True 46.Select The Blank Question Henry Fayol finds ________ and responsibility to be related, with the latter arising from the former.ANSWERS: Authority 47.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The key management processes in the learning organizations would be :- ANSWERS: Competitor analysis , Performance measurement , Capability planning
Principles and Practices of Management - 6 1.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The following are the elements of control ANSWERS: authority and knowledge , guidance and direction , constraint and restraint 2.Select The Blank:Question A superior should always establish a ________ control so that his subordinates report to him periodically.ANSWERS: Feedback 3.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Which type of strategies do professional managers help organizations in chalking out? ANSWERS: corporate 4.True/False:Question Deontological ethics believe that mature persons have inadequate capacity to reason. ANSWERS: False 5.True/False:Question Management exists only at the top levels of the organization.ANSWERS: False 6.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Name the leading ad agencies in India that have a separate event section. ANSWERS: Vigennet , Ogilvy , Mathers 7.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question What would be the percentage of equity participation under the rules governing foreign companies?ANSWERS: 0.26 8.Select The Blank:Question Frederic W.Taylor's middle name is ________.ANSWERS: Winslow 9.Select The Blank Question :________ means draw prior conclusions about the probables of production, sales, profits in the future, on the basis of research.ANSWERS: Forecasting 10.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Limitation of control areANSWERS: external factors , fixing of responsibility , variation and its causes 11.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question The various tools employed by the companies to improve and sustain employee morale ANSWERS: building of responsibility , rotation of jobs , job enrichment 12.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question International consultancy is said to beANSWERS: Glamorous , Challenging , Trendy 13.Select The Blank:Question MBO was invented by ________.ANSWERS: Peter Drucker 14.Match The Following:QuestionANSWERS:: Potential external opportunities:-Complacency among rival firms BPR:-Business process reengineering TQM:-Total quality management Potential internal strengths:-A distinctive competence 15.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Who said, Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of grANSWERS: Koontz & O Donell 16.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Some of the management functions mentioned by Henry Fayol are : ANSWERS: Planning , Control , Co-ordination 17.True/False:Question The unorganized sector is mainly concentrated in metropolitan cities.ANSWERS: False 18.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Some managements who are very much intimated by consulting firms, what are they likely to looseANSWERS: Confidence 19.Select The Blank:Question ________ provide all types of help required to make the business more efficient and profitable.ANSWERS: Consultants 20.True/False:Question Demand forecast is one of the popular forecasts.ANSWERS: True 21.true/False:Question Communication is a composite (a) information given and received (b) a listening effort by some of them involved.ANSWERS: False 22.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Some tips for improving written communication would be ANSWERS: Avoid unnecessary words , Use simple words and phrases , Use short and familiar words 23.True/False:Question The theory of Bureaucracy was first propounded by Henry L.Gantt.ANSWERS: False 24.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question In which type of income class, does the insurance sector have to face the challenge of making insurance a buying priority?ANSWERS: lower-middle 25.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: The different kinds of relationships for selecting the span of control would be : ANSWERS: One to one , Cross relationship , Direct group 26.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Management is said to be the combination of three factors, arts, science and the third is ANSWERS: profession 27.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Functional authority works only when, ANSWERS: Assignment is clarified , The subordinates are allowed to participate , Feedback control is established 28.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question The fundamental objective of corporate governance is essentially ANSWERS: enhancement of long term shareholder value 29.True/False:Question Policy is supposed to be immutable, unchanging and eternal.ANSWERS: True 30.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question A procedure has the following advantages ANSWERS: ensures uniformity of action , increases co-ordination , provides good standard for the manage 31.True/False:Question Management is always defined as dynamic, universal, ever-changing subject.ANSWERS: True 32.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS::Question Under principle of effective communication what should be fully understood by all concerned. ANSWERS: taSks , policies , responsibilities 33.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question One of the popular forecast is ANSWERS: Demand 34.Match The Following:Question ANSWERS: Kautilya:-Conception of administration and management Swami Vivekananda:-Political, Social and Economic Management of state Samartha Ramdas:-Setting goals and accomplishing it. King Akbar:-Creator of social progress and prosperity 35.Select The Blank:Question Costliness of the ________ is the overriding factor determining the extent of decentralization.ANSWERS: Decision 36.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question What is essential for the management to get things done in the organization? ANSWERS: Delegation: 37.True/False:Question Indian companies because of confused status have lacked self-confidence. ANSWERS: True 38.Select The Blank:Question Charles Babbage built the first prototype of modern ________.ANSWERS: Computers 39.Select The Blank:Question Consultants must conduct diagnosis to redefine ________.ANSWERS: Problem 40.True/False:Question Lower level managers need EQ most.ANSWERS: False 41.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS::Question Companies seeking to improve have taken a plethora of initiatives such as ANSWERS: TQM 42.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Some of the limitations of business planning are ANSWERS: Time Consuming , Expensive device , Heavy cost of planning 43.Select The Blank:Question Events are occurrences designed for ________ interests. ANSWERS: marketing 44.Select The Blank:Question Positive motivation makes people willing to do their work in the best way they can and improve their ________.ANSWERS: performance 45.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question To which practice is the term "corporate governance" given? ANSWERS: Management 46.Select The Blank:Question Under the types of motivators, non-financial motivators are encouragement, freedom ________.ANSWERS: recognition
Principles and Practices of Management - 7 1.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question What type of industry is consulting ANSWERS: Knowledge 2.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Which Indian pharma company has recently started an SBU? ANSWERS: Ranbaxy 3.Select The Blank:Question ________is a tool for corporate governance.ANSWERS: communication 4.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question What does control maintain between output and effort?ANSWERS: Equilibrium 5.True/False:Question Horizontal co-ordination takes place sideways.ANSWERS: True 6.Match The Following:QuestionANSWERS: Who is the father of the three-needs theory? McClelland Who discovered the Expectancy theory? Vroom What is a basic need? Food What is an esteem need? Self-esteem Who propounded Theory X? McGregor 7.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The non-financial type of motivators would be ANSWERS: Encouragement , freedom , recognition 8.Select The Blank:Question New companies feel that________is the most appropriate type of alliance. ANSWERS: Joint-venture 9.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question What is that the consultant must be able to recognise about the client's future needs ? ANSWERS: Vision 10.Select The Blank:Question Learning organizations are adaptive to their________environment ANSWERS: external 11.Match The FollowingQuestion ANSWERS:Vipassana:-Meditation Visionary:-Missionary Knowledge Worker:-Wisdom Worker Tamas:-Rajas Karma:-Destiny 12.Select The Blank:Question Event ________ has various ________ opportunities.ANSWERS: management,Career 13.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Some of the public insurance companies are ANSWERS: LIC , Oriental Insurance , General Insurance 14.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Fedrick Winslow Taylors Mechanism of Scientific Management includes ANSWERS: scientific task setting , planning the task , standardization of tools and equipments 15.Select The Blank:Question Under the principles of effective delegation, it is said that never delegate and ________. ANSWERS: Disappear 16.Select The Blank:Question The higher the ________ level of the employee, the lower the ________ satisfaction. ANSWERS: educational: job 17.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Who said, Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information?ANSWERS: Anonymous 18.Select The Blank:Question ________ is the result of human limitation to the span of management. ANSWERS: Delegation 19.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Learning organizations must possess what type of culture? ANSWERS: Learning 20.Select The Blank:Question A ________ faced by the retail business is the ________ aspect. ANSWERS: challenge,cultural 21.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The different As of the service sector are ANSWERS: acceptability , awareness , availability 22.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Some of the external factors that limit control are ANSWERS: govt. policies , market changes , economic changes 23.True/False,the heart of administration is the directing function.ANSWERS: True 24.True/False:Question Service denotes physical transfer of goods.ANSWERS: False 25.True/False:Question For effective control, different departments should have uniform systems of control. ANSWERS: False 26.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question As organizations increase their products, market diversity etc, for what type of people does the demand increase?ANSWERS: General Managers 27.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The objective in corporate governance are ANSWERS: shareholders value maximization , growth , stability 28.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Name the department which plays a major role in developing a learning organization ANSWERS: MIS 29.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Communication barriers in the international environment are ANSWERS: Loss by transmission , Loss by poor retention , Poor listening 30.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question What criterion is that which the SBU must meet which is neither too large nor too small? ANSWERS: Proper size 31.Select The Blank:Question Management is a creative and________process.ANSWERS: continuous 32.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The old control techniques which were used through years are ANSWERS: unity of policies , break-even analysis , budgetary control 33.Select The Blank:Question Individuals have different ________ of management categories such as democratic, ________, bureaucratic, etc. ANSWERS: styles: autocratic 34.True/False:Question Economic considerations do not affect the choice of span.ANSWERS: False 35.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: How many event management companies are there in Pune?ANSWERS: 215 36.True/False:Question Developing effective control is one of the weaknesses of MBOANSWERS: False 37.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The summary of important trends in retailing are ANSWERS: market concentration , global players vs. local players , non store retailing 38.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Who is the father of Intelligence Quotient ? ANSWERS: Alfred Bennet 39.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Research into the average Indian buying habits have brought about the following facts ANSWERS: they prefer to pay in cash , they like to touch and feel the merchandise , they want attention to be given to all members of their group 40.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Where is the attack on business families coming from ANSWERS: Transnationals 41.Select The Blank:Question Direction is a ________ function performed by all the managers at all levels of the organisation.ANSWERS: managerial 42.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question In the insurance sector the rules governing Indian companies are ANSWERS: min. paid up capital of Rs. 1 billion , domestic player cannot be subsidiary of foreign co. , no dealing in non-insurance and non-life as single entity 43.True/False:Question Development of the retail sector requires a slow change in our mindset.ANSWERS: True 44.True/False,Succession planning is not a function of the Board of Directors.ANSWERS: False 45.True/False:Question Indian business families are still avoiding joint ventures and tie-ups. ANSWERS: False 46.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Retailing categories based on ownership arrangement would be ANSWERS: Super Markets , Consumer Durables Stores , Departmental Stores
Principles and Practices of Management - 8 1.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Which of the following is a necessary by product of good managerial directing ? ANSWERS: Co-ordination 2.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Functional authority works only when, ANSWERS: Assignment is clarified , The subordinates are allowed to participate , Feedback control is established 3.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Unethical acts are results of the following factors: ANSWERS: unawareness and insensitivity to issues , selfishness , faulty reasoning 4.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Limitation of control are ANSWERS: external factors , fixing of responsibility , variation and its causes 5.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Name the service which has two prime necessities like co-ordination and infiltration. ANSWERS: Staff 6.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question How many forces of competition are there according to Michael E. Porter? ANSWERS: Five 7.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The internal environment factors that influence management are ANSWERS: labour , machines , place 8.Select The Blank:Question ________ means draw prior conclusions about the probables of production, sales, profits in the future, on the basis of research.ANSWERS: Forecasting 9.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question How many billion dollars is our Retailing sector estimated to be?ANSWERS: $ 180 billion 10.True/False:Question Motivation of subordinates to meet the expectations of the manager is a feature of direction. ANSWERS: False 11.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Name the tactics used in the intensity of rivalry amongst existing competitors. ANSWERS: Price competition , Advertising battles , Product introduction 12.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Which concept of ethics tries to explore the traits which help a person to lead a life that is satisfying from an ethical point of view?ANSWERS: ethics of Virtue 13.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is the challenge insurance will face like any other service sector? ANSWERS: Branding 14.True/False:Question Vision without mission is incomplete and mission without vision is meaningless. ANSWERS: True 15.Select The Blank:Question Different rates are levied by different states for ________ tax.ANSWERS: entertainment 16.True/False:Question Science is a body of organized knowledgeANSWERS: True 17.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Name the group of related businesses that can be taken for the sake of strategic planning, distinct from the rest of the businesses ANSWERS: strategic business units 18.Select The Blank Brands are associated with lifestyles and people's________.ANSWERS: aspirations 19.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question Organization is apart of which type of system?ANSWERS: Social 20.Select The Blank:Question Advantage of delegation of authority results in prompt ________.ANSWERS: Decision- making 21.Match The Following:Question ANSWERS:: Principle of effective delegation:To believe in feedback, interaction and result orientation. High degree of delegation:The task is specified to a subordinate and is told to report back with results Functional authority:This is clarifying the assignment, which is delegated to a department. Need for delegation:Superior needs to concentrate on important and vital issues. 22.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Advantages of delegation of authority would be: ANSWERS: Prompt decision making , Opportunity to subordinates to grow and develop , Satisfaction to subordinates in terms of recognition 23.Select The Blank:Question Span of control is also referred to as the span of ________.ANSWERS: Supervision 24.Select The Blank:Question One of the merits of ________ is that it recognizes importance of various individual needs and motivation, and yields a contingency model. ANSWERS: Vroom's theory 25.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question A senior family member and trusted professional manager acts as what to the business families scions trained abroad and then return to take over the business. ANSWERS: mentor 26.Select The Blank:Question ________means that private and foreign investors can participate in the Indian Insurance Sector.ANSWERS: Liberalization 27.Select The Blank:Question Chesterd Bernard developed a theory of organization and ________ functions.ANSWERS: Executive 28,Match The Following:Question ANSWERS: Unit of command:This means that employees should receive orders from one superior only Scalar chain:Chain of superiors from the highest to the lowest ranks Equity;Loyalty, devotion on the part of managers should be there when dealing with subordinates Esprit De Corps:In union there is strength' 29.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS:Question The main role of management consultant to the organisation is to provide ANSWERS: Recommendations 30.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The potential external opportunities faced by an organization are ANSWERS: additional customer groups , faster market groups , falling trade barriers 31.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The service sector has grown because of reasons mentioned below ANSWERS: tendency of distributing specialized knowledge and technology capital for labour in the manufacturing industry , technology no longer gives a competitive edge to manufacturing activities in the global scenario , as income increases, consumer demands for services increase faster than those for goods 32.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question The family owned businesses like Tata and Birla, also face major fears like ANSWERS: Right successor , Stumbling self-confidence , Lack of professional management 33.True/False:Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and profession. ANSWERS: True 34.Select The Blank:Question Actuary is one who specializes in the________of insurance.ANSWERS: mathematics 35.True/False:Question One of the oldest technique of checking performance is the personal observation. ANSWERS: True 36.True/False:Question Delegation and decentralization are closely related to each other.ANSWERS: True 37.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question In the complex new liberalized economy business families face common problems such as ANSWERS: Unproductive labour , Falling share value , Transnational attach 38.Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: What articulates the long-term goals of an enterprise ?ANSWERS: Vission Statement 39.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Some of the popular forecasts are ANSWERS: Demand forecast , Sales forecast , Specific industry forecast, Sales forecast , 40.True/False:Question You should never measure the process and develop tools that will measure your progress. ANSWERS: False 41.Select The Blank:Question Many families were running the business with a law ________ stake of 15% to 20%. ANSWERS: Capital 42.True/False:Question Management exists only at the top levels of the organization. ANSWERS: False 43.True/False:Question Direction initiates at the bottom level in the organisation and follows to top through the hierarchy.ANSWERS: False 44.Select The Blank:Question High morale is likely to be associated with superior motivation and low morale with ________, and a lack of drive.ANSWERS: frustration 45.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Research indicates that the limbic system learns best through ANSWERS: motivation , extended practice , feedback 46.Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS:Question Advantages of learning organizations should be ANSWERS: Free exchange and flow of information , Commitment to learning, personal development , Climate of openness and trust 47.True/False:Question Morale is the sum total of various physical qualities. ANSWERS: False Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Principles and Practices of Management - 9 LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:S Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The products that are grouped under SBU share a common Correct ANSWERS: underlying technology , market , skill Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What requires a high level of optimism and persistence despite rejection? Correct ANSWERS: Self Motivation Your ANSWERS: Self Motivation
True/False Question Strong corporate governance is indispensable to resilient and vibrant capital markets. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The service may or may not be tied to which type of good? Correct ANSWERS: Physical
Select The Blank Question Organization is like an ________ influenced by ________-building process. Correct ANSWERS: individual Correct ANSWERS: image Select The Blank Question 50.The last few years have shown a ________ of film ________ shows. Correct ANSWERS: opportunities Correct ANSWERS: celebrity
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Where is the attack on business families coming from? Correct ANSWERS: Transnationals True/False Question Product differentiation is not a barrier to entry. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Creative Select The Blank Question There has been an increased ________ on ________. Correct ANSWERS: reliance Correct ANSWERS: consultants Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The different As of the service sector are Correct ANSWERS: acceptability , awareness , availability True/False Question Management exists only at the top levels of the organization. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question In the Needs- satisfaction chain, every ________ is a ________ Correct ANSWERS: step Correct ANSWERS: Motivator Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Organization is a set-up of what? Correct ANSWERS: Relationships Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Problem Perception Bounded Rationality Benefits Weaknesses Takeover Turnaround Budgets Strategies Policies Rules Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Business families have adapted themselves to the new realities such as Correct ANSWERS: customer relationship management , reliable after sales service , new product launch Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and Correct ANSWERS: Profession Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The Indian customers has been shying away from large stores and supermarket chains due to Correct ANSWERS: poverty and low literacy rates , expensive supply chains , low per capita income , low taxes True/False Question India never had its own management practice. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The need for co-ordination is created when managers do what to specialized activities? Correct ANSWERS: Divide Select The Blank Question Self-motivation requires a ________ level of ________. Correct ANSWERS: High,optimism Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The bureaucratic type of leadership is normally criticized for Correct ANSWERS: nepotism , delays Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The various problems faced by event management industries are Correct ANSWERS: entertainment tax rates , large no. of permissions required , service taxes True/False Question Indian business families have focused more on their areas of core competence. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work? Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker Select The Blank Question Henry P. Towne outlined the Importance of ________ as a ________ Correct ANSWERS: management science Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Components of planning would include Correct ANSWERS: objectives , budgets , procedures Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is not just a Correct ANSWERS: Process Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question According to Sehznick, the major task of a leader is not only to make a policy, but to build it into organizations what? Correct ANSWERS: Corporate Culture True/False Question Direction is also done by top and middle level managers. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does the insurance company compensate, when an event insured against occurs? Correct ANSWERS: Losses Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who is the Father of Competitive Strategy? Correct ANSWERS: Michael E. Porter True/False Question Greater co-ordination is not needed in sequential rather than pooled interdependence. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question ________ is telling ________ what to do. Correct ANSWERS: Direction people Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: The process of control is complete only when corrective action is taken.. Control highlights omissions if any. And makes it possible to take Corrective measures.. Control is related to the future. though it lives in the present.. Changes can be anticipated via information collected. Control gives the correct picture of the nature of corrective action to be taken. True/False Question Organisational morale is basically the individual mental condition. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Features of Management are as follows Correct ANSWERS: goal oriented , universal , continuous process Select The Blank Question ________ is a systematic and knowledge of ________ and living. Correct ANSWERS: Vedanta: Life Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who propounded theory X and theory Y? Correct ANSWERS: McGregor Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Service sector has expanded relentlessly in the past decade due to related events in the 1990s Correct ANSWERS: explosion of information tech. , slow growth of manufacturing industry , virtual stagnation in agriculture Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is Correct ANSWERS: Place Select The Blank Question Actuary ________ and deciding of a specific ________ is the biggest problem. Correct ANSWERS: science premium True/False Question If you want it done right, do it yourself, is a fallacy Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question Self-________ matters a lot to ________ Correct ANSWERS: regulation Leaders Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the major strategies adopted by business families for their survival and growth are Correct ANSWERS: appointment of professional mangers , joint ventures and tie-ups , technology up gradation Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question For most hi-tech service industries, the two ingredients are: Correct ANSWERS: Only a and c Select The Blank Question An objective of corporate governance is ________ of ________ value. Correct ANSWERS: enhancement: shareholder Select The Blank Question ________ is ________ management does Correct ANSWERS: management what Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Corporate governance may bear on performance through which of the following? Correct ANSWERS: All of these Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The tools and techniques used in the learning organizations are Correct ANSWERS: creativity, brainstorming , observing outcomes , reframing knowledge Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Collective learning requires skills for sharing information and knowledge, the key skills mentioned are Correct ANSWERS: listening and observing , holistic perspective , coping with challenge and uncertainty Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The Indian customer likes to be served: Correct ANSWERS: All of these
Principles and Practices of Management - 11 PPM assgn Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The best leader is someone who is? Correct ANSWERS: Cool Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Life Insurance Corporation was nationalized in 1956 by merging how many private insurance companies? Correct ANSWERS: 245 Select The Blank Question ________ offer a definite ________ to the planning process. Correct ANSWERS: Rules direction True/False Question To avoid order and clarity there should be unity of command. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The different leadership styles are Correct ANSWERS: Autocratic , democratic , laissez - faire Select The Blank Question Companies seeking to improve have taken a plethora of initiatives such as ________ and ________ Correct ANSWERS: TQM BPR Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What has led to the stumbling of Indian companies? Correct ANSWERS: Self-confidence Select The Blank Question ________ divide work into specialized ________. Correct ANSWERS: Managers functions Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The internal environment factors that influence management are Correct ANSWERS: labour , machines , place Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Co-ordination must be visualized from which stage of planning and policymaking? Correct ANSWERS: Early True/False Question Management consultants do not assist implementation. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question ________ management includes ________ of tools and equipments. Correct ANSWERS: Scientific Standardization Select The Blank Question A ________ faced by the retail business is the ________ aspect. Correct ANSWERS: challenge cultural Select The Blank Question ________ should ________ its resources in key areas Correct ANSWERS: SBU Manage True/False Question Frederick W. Taylor was born before Henry Fayol Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of gr Correct ANSWERS: Koontz & O Donell Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Without an efficient what can, direction not be fully effective? Correct ANSWERS: Control Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Various areas of operations in Event Management are Correct ANSWERS: celebrity mangement , high profile weddings, birthday parties , concerts Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question A responsible leader does not limit Correct ANSWERS: discussions , development of alternatives , interactions Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Achieving ones potential is what type of need? Correct ANSWERS: Self-actualization Select The Blank Question ________ involves the setting of ________ which will have to prevail in the Organization Correct ANSWERS: Objectives standards Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work? Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is the meaning of no physical transfer of goods in Service? Correct ANSWERS: Intangibility Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Whose success story has taught us a lesson? Japan Which King insisted upon setting the goals? Akbar Who mentioned that everybody has a divine power to face challenges? Vivekananda Who was the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya? Kautilya Who popularize Transcendental Meditation? Maharishi True/False Question Direction should not be a very continuous activity. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Delegation of authority does not allow subordinate to develop Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information? Correct ANSWERS: Anonymous Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who is called the Father of Modern Management Theory? Correct ANSWERS: Henry Fayol Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Direction helps facilitate what in the organization? Correct ANSWERS: Change Select The Blank Question ________ corporate governance is ________ to resilient and vibrant capital markets. Correct ANSWERS: Strong: indispensable Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: EQ refers to the qualities That mark the people who excel in real life. Science is proving that EQ more than IQ Underpins many of the best decisions. Emotional distress shrinks working memory And so diminishes the ability to think clearly. self-motivation requires a high level of optimism And persistence despite rejection.. Empathy involves reading unstated emotional cues Being able to sense what others are feeling Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Due to liberalization the changes that has taken place can be summarized as Correct ANSWERS: competition , pressure on prices , market revolution Select The Blank Question Corporate governance should aim at better ________, ________ and accountability. Correct ANSWERS: transparency ethics True/False Question Economic considerations do not affect the choice of span. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question ________ can be viewed as an extension of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization delegation Select The Blank Question ________ can defined as the ________ of what is good and right for business. Correct ANSWERS: Business Ethics study Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Where is the attack on business families coming from? Correct ANSWERS: Transnationals Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The old control techniques which were used through years are Correct ANSWERS: unity of policies , break-even analysis , budgetary control Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Steps that a whistle blower should take into consideration Correct ANSWERS: stick to facts , consult lawyer , determine the type of wrong Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Budgetary control involves budgets such as Correct ANSWERS: sales , production , cash True/False Question Event management is a modern activity. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Which among the following are barriers to communication? Correct ANSWERS: Noise, time and distance , Semantic barriers , Wrong Medium Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is concerned for the good and right for the society? Correct ANSWERS: Ethics Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The important characteristics of direction are Correct ANSWERS: helps utilize capabilities , initiates action , irreplaceable task Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Principles of effective communication would be Correct ANSWERS: clear in use of language , attentive listening , use of right medium True/False Question The objective of paternalistic leadership to help, guide, protect followers. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The channels through which corporate governance may bear on performance are Correct ANSWERS: managerial incentives , disciplining , corporate restructuring a Principles and Practices of Management - 12 PPM assgn Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information? Correct ANSWERS: Anonymous Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The features of art is as follows Correct ANSWERS: skill , knowledge , creativity Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Science as a discipline has the following features Correct ANSWERS: body of organized knowledge , establishes cause and effect relationship True/False Question Management is conditional Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Science is a body of organized knowledge. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who formulated the l4 Principles of Management? Correct ANSWERS: Henry Fayol Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the popular forecasts are Correct ANSWERS: demand forecast , sales forecast Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question A vision statement should have the following components Correct ANSWERS: ability to inspire people , achievable , precise and objective True/False Question Drucker emphasized an MBO philosophy for self-help Correct ANSWERS: False Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Control Standard Measurement Performance Motivating Employees Deviations Action Flexible Design Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does control set up for the organization? Correct ANSWERS: Standards True/False Question Necessary rigidity is required in the control design. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Control has to be flexible. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Control helps management in knowing which department needs less attention. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question By creating independent units what can be done to the need for coordination? Correct ANSWERS: Reduced Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does coordination do to corporate and individual goals? Correct ANSWERS: Harmonizes True/False Question Under planning targets of each department need not be compared with targets of all other departments. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The different leadership styles are Correct ANSWERS: Autocratic , democratic , laissez - faire Your ANSWERS: Autocratic , democratic , laissez - faire
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the traits of leaderships are as follows Correct ANSWERS: emotional stability , communication skill , knowledge of human relations Your ANSWERS: emotional stability , communication skill , knowledge of human relations
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under hard boiled type of autocratic leadership, the employees tend to become Correct ANSWERS: qresentful , uarrelsome Your ANSWERS: qresentful , uarrelsome
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which need includes the basic human needs of food, clothing and shelter? Correct ANSWERS: Physiological needs Your ANSWERS: Social affiliation need
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the general motivators are Correct ANSWERS: job security , freedom at workplace , interesting work Your ANSWERS: job security , freedom at workplace , interesting work
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Many organizational problems have their root cause in what? Correct ANSWERS: Misunderstandings Your ANSWERS: Misunderstandings
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The different types of psychological barriers to communication will be Correct ANSWERS: ego , status consciousness , closed mind Your ANSWERS: ego , status consciousness , closed mind
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The functional management challenges in service sector are Correct ANSWERS: human resource , marketing and advertising , finance and taxation Your ANSWERS: human resource , marketing and advertising , finance and taxation
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What proportion is the organized sector of the retail market? Correct ANSWERS: 2 % Your ANSWERS: 2 %
True/False Question Mass activities have started in modern times . Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Corporate Governance is the term given to which practices? Correct ANSWERS: Management Your ANSWERS: Management
True/False Question There are three central ideas associated with consequentialism. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: False
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is an independent business with a coherent set of products, strategies, and objectives, called Correct ANSWERS: Strategic Business Unit Your ANSWERS: Strategic Business Unit
True/False Question EQ was first brought to attention by Benott Simon . Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: False
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Tatas Indian Hotels BPL Nambiars BPL Bombay Dyeing Nulsi Wadia Bombay Dyeing Indian Hotels Azeem Premji Wipro Wipro Singhanias Raymonds Raymonds
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is the role of management consultants? Correct ANSWERS: All of these Your ANSWERS: Only a and b
Select The Blank Question ________ is a scientific process of looking ________, which is based on past performance Correct ANSWERS: Forecasting Your ANSWERS: Forecasting Correct ANSWERS: forward Your ANSWERS: forward
Select The Blank Question ________ is crucial to an organisatons ________. Correct ANSWERS: Directing Your ANSWERS: Directing Correct ANSWERS: success Your ANSWERS: success
Select The Blank Question Control through the ________ information will enable proper ________ of plans. Correct ANSWERS: feedback Your ANSWERS: feedback Correct ANSWERS: implementation Your ANSWERS: implementation
Select The Blank Question Theory Y assumes that people will exercise self-________ and control towards achieving ________ they are committed to. Correct ANSWERS: direction Your ANSWERS: direction Correct ANSWERS: objectives Your ANSWERS: objectives
Select The Blank Question The higher the ________ level of the employee, the lower the ________ satisfaction. Correct ANSWERS: educational Your ANSWERS: educational Correct ANSWERS: job Your ANSWERS: job
Select The Blank Question ________ is concerned with what is Good and right for ________. Correct ANSWERS: Ethics Your ANSWERS: Ethics Correct ANSWERS: society Your ANSWERS: society
Select The Blank Question Make sure to follow the proper ________ in reporting the ________. Correct ANSWERS: Guidelines Your ANSWERS: Guidelines Correct ANSWERS: wrongdoing Your ANSWERS: wrongdoing
Select The Blank Question An ________ is a Group of related ________ Correct ANSWERS: SBU Your ANSWERS: SBU Correct ANSWERS: businesses Your ANSWERS: businesses
Select The Blank Question Emotional ________ is the Realization to ________. Correct ANSWERS: intelligence Your ANSWERS: intelligence Correct ANSWERS: sense Your ANSWERS: Purpose
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The aspects of corporate governance are Correct ANSWERS: attracting public attention , indispensable , trust Your ANSWERS: attracting public attention , indispensable
Select The Blank Question With ________ and government regulations, moving ahead requires ________ like Joint Ventures Correct ANSWERS: globalization Your ANSWERS: globalization Correct ANSWERS: strategies Your ANSWERS: strategies
Select The Blank Question Organizations where people continually expand their ________ to create results are called ________ Correct ANSWERS: capacity Your ANSWERS: capacity Correct ANSWERS: Learning organizations Your ANSWERS: Progressive organization
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which among the following are the functions of board of directors? Correct ANSWERS: All of the above Your ANSWERS: All of the above at 6:07 AM
Principles and Practices of Management - 13 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Whose behavior does control guide and integrate? Correct ANSWERS: Employees Your ANSWERS: Employees
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Science as a discipline has the following features Correct ANSWERS: body of organized knowledge , establishes cause and effect relationship Your ANSWERS: body of organized knowledge , establishes cause and effect relationship
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The activities of the communicator while communicating a message will include Correct ANSWERS: ideation , encoding , transmission Your ANSWERS: ideation , encoding , response , transmission
True/False Question Management is conditional Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is the keynote of Indian thought? Correct ANSWERS: Balance Your ANSWERS: Balance
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the popular forecasts is? Correct ANSWERS: Demand Your ANSWERS: Demand
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Few of the ethical concepts are stated as under Correct ANSWERS: ethical subjectivism , ethical relativism Your ANSWERS: ethical subjectivism , ethical relativism
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question It is agreed that control is vital to an organization due to the following reasons Correct ANSWERS: positive impact , detection of weaknesses , proper implementation of plans Your ANSWERS: positive impact , detection of weaknesses , proper implementation of plans
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The aspects of corporate governance are Correct ANSWERS: attracting public attention , indispensable , trust Your ANSWERS: attracting public attention , indispensable
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question To be called an SBU, a business unit must meet specific criteria Correct ANSWERS: have definable group of competitors , have its own mission , prepare its own integrated plans Your ANSWERS: have definable group of competitors , have its own mission , prepare its own integrated plans
Select The Blank Question ________ can be viewed as an extension of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization Your ANSWERS: delegation Correct ANSWERS: delegation Your ANSWERS: Decentralization
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Internal coordination will be coordination between Correct ANSWERS: branch offices , workers and managers , coordination with employees of same dept. Your ANSWERS: branch offices , workers and managers , coordination with employees of same dept.
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Challenge faced by the retail business Looking beyond price Looking beyond price Brands are no longer products They are associated with life styles and peoples aspirations They are associated with life styles and peoples aspirations Obstacle to retail development in India Expensive supply chains Expensive supply chains A favorable factor which will help the further development of retail sector in India Awareness being created by satellite TV channels about global products. Awareness being created by satellite TV channels about global products. An average Indian buying habit Prefer to pay in cash Prefer to pay in cash
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question In the insurance sector the rules governing the foreign companies Correct ANSWERS: 26% equity participation , can affect only special resolutions , cannot appoint majority directors on the co. board Your ANSWERS: 26% equity participation , can affect only special resolutions , cannot appoint majority directors on the co. board
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Sniffing Flavor Flavor De merger Downsizing Downsizing Consultants Advisors Advisors Mergers Acquisitions Acquisitions Trendy Glamorous Glamorous
Select The Blank Question A consultant should have ________ of travel ________ the globe. Correct ANSWERS: tenacity Your ANSWERS: tenacity Correct ANSWERS: across Your ANSWERS: across
Select The Blank Question ________ the insurance ________ and forecasting Insurable population is must. Correct ANSWERS: Planning Your ANSWERS: Planning Correct ANSWERS: product Your ANSWERS: product
Select The Blank Question ________ is a ________ process Correct ANSWERS: Management Your ANSWERS: Management Correct ANSWERS: continuous Your ANSWERS: continuous at 6:08 AM t Principles and Practices of Management - 14 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is the fundamental tool employed by managers in directing their subordinates ? Correct ANSWERS: Order Your ANSWERS: Order
True/False Question MBO method has been evolved by Peter Drucker (1955). Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
True/False Question Control techniques affect the degree of decentralization. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
Select The Blank Question The term ________ refers to a specific administrative directive prescribing the sequential manner in which a repetitive activity is to be initiated and completed in a goal - oriented manner. Correct ANSWERS: procedure Your ANSWERS: procedure
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Whose feelings and difficulties should the manager know for direction to become effective ? Correct ANSWERS: Subordinates Your ANSWERS: Subordinates
True/False Question In delegation a superior transfer some duties and responsibilities to his subordinates. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: False
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Under the disadvantages of strategic business units what is that which is difficult to maintain in its uniformity? Correct ANSWERS: Corporate image Your ANSWERS: Corporate image
Select The Blank Question A superior should always establish a ________ control so that his subordinates report to him periodically. Correct ANSWERS: Feedback Your ANSWERS: Feedback
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Principles of effective delegation are: Correct ANSWERS: Train the subordinates , Reward delegation , Appropriate reportingsystem Your ANSWERS: Train the subordinates , Reward delegation , Appropriate reporting system
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What did chanakya write ? Correct ANSWERS: Arthashastra Your ANSWERS: Arthashastra
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Unethical acts are results of the following factors: Correct ANSWERS: unawareness and insensitivity to issues , selfishness , faulty reasoning Your ANSWERS: unawareness and insensitivity to issues , selfishness , faulty reasoning
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question How many forces of competition are there according to Michael E. Porter? Correct ANSWERS: Five Your ANSWERS: Five
Select The Blank Question To solve the HR issues, one of the remedy is to emphasis on overall ________ development through training and exposure. Correct ANSWERS: Personality Your ANSWERS: Professional
Select The Blank Question Producer services are trade,________communication and financial services. Correct ANSWERS: transport Your ANSWERS: transport
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The various tools for corporate governance are Correct ANSWERS: audit , professionalism , proper functioning of the board Your ANSWERS: audit , professionalism , proper functioning of the board
True/False Question Economic consideration do not affect the choice of span. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: False
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question To become a successful consultant, name the skill required Correct ANSWERS: negotiation Your ANSWERS: negotiation
Select The Blank Question ________ says you are the product of your past and you are bound by past activities. Correct ANSWERS: Law of destiny Your ANSWERS: Law of Karma
Select The Blank Question To establish contact with the creator ________ helps us to transfer our minds and reach at the goal. Correct ANSWERS: Yogic processes, social norms and values Your ANSWERS: Yogic processes, social norms and values
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Some managements who are very much intimated by consulting firms, what are they likely to loose Correct ANSWERS: Confidence Your ANSWERS: Confidence
True/False Question Learning from mistakes is often more powerful than learning from success. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The defination of decision involves following characteristics Correct ANSWERS: Involves Rationality , Involves Commitment , Involves Mental Process Your ANSWERS: Involves Rationality , Involves Commitment , Involves Mental Process
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal Your ANSWERS: Legal
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The old control techniques which were used through years are Correct ANSWERS: Unity of policies , break-even analysis , budgetary control Your ANSWERS: Unity of policies , current date analysis , break-even analysis
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name the need under the level of hierarchy which has the highest potency and a person who lacks basic necessities of life will primarily be motivated by such needs Correct ANSWERS: physiological Your ANSWERS: physiological
Select The Blank Question ________ is effective only in big organizations. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization Your ANSWERS: Decentralization
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Budgetary control involves budgets such as Correct ANSWERS: sales , production , cash Your ANSWERS: sales , production , cash
Select The Blank Question The concept of corporate governance has been attracting________in India. Correct ANSWERS: public attention Your ANSWERS: public attention
Select The Blank Question The retailing sector in India has been quite________. Correct ANSWERS: staid and boring Your ANSWERS: staid and boring
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name one of the disadvantages of strategic business units Correct ANSWERS: Distortion of information Your ANSWERS: Distortion of information
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The family owned businesses like Tata and Birla, also face major fears like Correct ANSWERS: Right successor , Stumbling self-confidence , Lack of professional management Your ANSWERS: Right successor , Stumbling self-confidence , Lack of professional management
Select The Blank Question Maharishi Institute of Management has ________ centres in India and abroad. Correct ANSWERS: 18 Your ANSWERS: 20
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under McKinsey's 7 S model, the soft S's are: Correct ANSWERS: Style , Staff , Skills Your ANSWERS: Style , Staff , Skills
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The factors measuring the morale of the workers and ascertain whether it is increasing or diminishing can be listed as Correct ANSWERS: Absenteeism , No. of accidents , Grievances Your ANSWERS: Absenteeism , No. of accidents , Grievances
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The Indian retail sector is behind Taiwan although its retail industry is estimated to be around $40 billion only, this is because of its Correct ANSWERS: 81% penetration Your ANSWERS: 81% penetration
True/False Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and profession. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
True/False Question 'Span of control' is also referred to as span of management. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Knowledge based decision-making. Instead of intuition Instead of intuition Professional managers may have only salary-stake Question of accountability of Performance Question of accountability of Performance Management can be applied everywhere Management is universal Management is universal Management is dynamic Changes as per time Changes as per time Manager does not require any specific qualification Anybody can become a manager Anybody can become a manager
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The general management challenges faced by the service sector are Correct ANSWERS: Communicating the concept , Differentiating factors , Revenue model Your ANSWERS: Communicating the concept , Differentiating factors , Revenue model
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is Correct ANSWERS: Place Your ANSWERS: Location
Select The Blank Question ________ provide all types of help required to make the business more efficient and profitable. Correct ANSWERS: Consultants Your ANSWERS: Consultants
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The key management processes in the learning organizations would be Correct ANSWERS: competitor analysis , performance measurement , capability planning Your ANSWERS: competitor analysis , performance measurement , capability planning
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is said to be the combination of three factors, arts, science and the third is Correct ANSWERS: profession Your ANSWERS: profession
True/False Question Taj Mahal are living symbols of 'creation and result of management practices'. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
True/False Question Financial institutions should maintain a close relationship to seek a seat on the board. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: False
True/False Question Ethics of statute tries to explore the traits which help the person to lead a life that is satisfying from an ethical point of view. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: True
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Philosophy of scientific management Development of each man to his capacity and ability Development of each man to his capacity and ability Six industrial activities Technical, commercial, financial, accounting, security management Technical, commercial, financial, accounting, security management Five management functions Planning, organizing, commanding, co-ordination, control Planning, organizing, commanding, co-ordination, control Four supervisors at implementation department Gang boss, speed boss, repair boss, inspector Gang boss, speed boss, repair boss, inspector at 6:09 AM 0 Comments: 6: Principles and Practices of Management - 15 www.shopperixmall.com Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the causes of low morale would be Correct ANSWERS: No delegation of authority Your ANSWERS: No delegation of authority
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question A business unit must meet specific criteria, if it wants to be called an SBU. These are Correct ANSWERS: Definable group of competitors Your ANSWERS: Definable group of competitors
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question An SBU is an independent business with a coherent set of Correct ANSWERS: products , competitors , objectives Your ANSWERS: products , competitors , objectives
Select The Blank Question In management process, the most misinterpreted word is ________. Correct ANSWERS: Organizing Your ANSWERS: Organizing
True/False Question Management is that important process which continues till the objectives set by the administrator are actually achieved. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: False
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the flagship companies under the Business family "Munjals" Correct ANSWERS: Hero Honda , Hero Cycles Your ANSWERS: Hero Honda , Hero Cycles
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The old control techniques which were used through years are Correct ANSWERS: Unity of policies , break-even analysis , budgetary control Your ANSWERS: Unity of policies , break-even analysis , budgetary control
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name the technique which is said to be a ploy or a future course of action. Correct ANSWERS: Strategy Your ANSWERS: Strategy
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The main strategies adopted by business families for growth are Correct ANSWERS: Raising their capital , Appoint professional manager , Technology upgradation Your ANSWERS: Raising their capital , Appoint professional manager , Technology upgradation
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is purposeful and what? Correct ANSWERS: Goal oriented Your ANSWERS: Goal oriented
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Select the guidelines for effective decision making. Correct ANSWERS: Adopt a diagnostic approach to decision making , Involve subordinates in decision making process , Evaluate the results Your ANSWERS: Adopt a diagnostic approach to decision making , Involve subordinates in decision making process , Evaluate the results
Select The Blank Question ________is at the core of corporate governance. Correct ANSWERS: trust Your ANSWERS: planning
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Empathy It is a component of leadership due to the rapid pace of globalisation It is a component of leadership due to the rapid pace of globalisation Social effectiveness This component allows you to settle disputes amicably This component allows you to settle disputes amicably Alfred Bennet He is the father of intelligence quotient He is the father of intelligence quotient Daniel Goleman He is an American Behavioural Scientist He is an American Behavioural Scientist
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Audit is an effective tool of corporate governance and can act/enable Correct ANSWERS: self-regulation Your ANSWERS: self-regulation
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which among the following is an event management company? Correct ANSWERS: Planet E Your ANSWERS: Planet E
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary Your ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Some managements who are very much intimated by consulting firms, what are they likely to loose Correct ANSWERS: Confidence Your ANSWERS: Confidence
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management exists at which levels of the organization? Correct ANSWERS: All Your ANSWERS: All
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Profession requires definite period of what? Correct ANSWERS: Learning Your ANSWERS: Learning
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Motivating a worker is to create a need and what else on the part of a worker to better his present performance. Correct ANSWERS: Desire Your ANSWERS: Desire
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Science is a body of which type of Knowledge? Correct ANSWERS: Organized Your ANSWERS: Organized
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Features of Management are as follows Correct ANSWERS: goal oriented , universal , continuous process Your ANSWERS: goal oriented , universal , continuous process
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Management is multidisciplinary, it includes knowledge/ information from Correct ANSWERS: economics , maths , psychology Your ANSWERS: economics , maths , psychology
Select The Blank Question The process of control is complete only when the organisation take ________ action. Correct ANSWERS: corrective Your ANSWERS: corrective
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Empathy is particularly important today as a component of leadership for the following Correct ANSWERS: rapid pace of globalisation , increasing use of teams , growing need to retain talent Your ANSWERS: rapid pace of globalisation , increasing use of teams , growing need to retain talent
True/False Question The purpose of control is not to appraise current and completed action but to provide a basis for regulating future activities. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: True
Select The Blank Question Business ethics can be defined as the study of what is________for the business. Correct ANSWERS: good and right Your ANSWERS: profitable
Select The Blank Question To solve the HR issues, one of the remedy is to emphasis on overall ________ development through training and exposure. Correct ANSWERS: Personality Your ANSWERS: Personality
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Corporatization of the service sector is essentially Correct ANSWERS: professionally managed services Your ANSWERS: professionally managed services
Select The Blank Question With liberalization markets are undergoing fundamental changes including ________ and pressure on prices. Correct ANSWERS: competition Your ANSWERS: sales
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external factors that influence management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal Your ANSWERS: Legal
Select The Blank Question Management as a discipline is the function of________. Correct ANSWERS: creativity Your ANSWERS: science
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is not just a Correct ANSWERS: Process Your ANSWERS: Performance
True/False Question Decreased productivity is a cost of low IQ. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: False
Select The Blank Question A rule governing Indian companies states that policy holder's funds must be________only in India. Correct ANSWERS: invested Your ANSWERS: invested
True/False Question The financial structure is not one of the five channels of corporate governance. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: False
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Goals It is a dream with a deadline and articulates the long-term goals of the enterprise. More specific, financial, non-financial issues reached with a stretch. MBO More specific, financial, non-financial issues reached with a stretch. The philosophy that emphasizes self-control and self direction Mission The philosophy that emphasizes self-control and self direction The basically indicate the purpose of business Vision The basically indicate the purpose of business It is a dream with a deadline and articulates the long-term goals of the enterprise.
Select The Blank Question A set of actions that you start with and must maintain is also called as ________. Correct ANSWERS: Strategy Your ANSWERS: Strategy
Select The Blank Question Being more attuned to the feelings of those you work with is a benefit of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Emotional Quotient Your ANSWERS: Emotional Quotient
True/False Question The 7 S Framework first appeared in 'The Art of Japanese management' by Richard Pascale and Anthony Athos in 1981. Correct ANSWERS: True Your ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does decoding mean ? Correct ANSWERS: Message interpretation Your ANSWERS: Message interpretation
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some tips for improving written communication would be Correct ANSWERS: Avoid unnecessary words , Use simple words and phrases , Use short and familiar words Your ANSWERS: Avoid unnecessary words , Use simple words and phrases
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Types of degree of delegations are: Correct ANSWERS: Low degree , Moderate degree , High degree Your ANSWERS: Low degree , Moderate degree , High degree
True/False Question Under pre-requisites of planning performance budgeting is meaningful without control. Correct ANSWERS: False Your ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question In addition to Place, Labor and Money which other internal environment Factor influences Management? Correct ANSWERS: Machines Your ANSWERS: Machines
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The products that are grouped under strategic business units share common factors, like Correct ANSWERS: underlying technology , the market , the skill Your ANSWERS: underlying technology , the market , the skill at 6:11 AM 0 Principles and Practices of Management - 16 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Profession requires definite period of what? ans;learning Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Features of Management are as follows Correct ANSWERS: goal oriented , universal , continuous process Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Management is multidisciplinary, it includes knowledge/ information from Correct ANSWERS: economics , maths , psychology
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The features of art is as follows Correct ANSWERS: skill , knowledge , creativity Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Art Skill Code of Conduct Profession Predictive Power Science Management Creative Professional Manager Dynamic Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Social Science Management Climatic Global Climatic Knowledge Management is Way of life Directing Organizing Directing Way of life Science Knowledge Management
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who built the first practical mechanical calculator and predicted the specialization of mental work; suggested profit sharing? Correct ANSWERS: Charles Babbage Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who is called the Father of Modern Management Theory? Correct ANSWERS: Henry Fayol
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Fedrick Winslow Taylors Philosophy of Scientific Management are Correct ANSWERS: cooperation , maximum output True/False Question There are four hard Ss in the 7 S Model. Correct ANSWERS: False
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Limitations of planning will be Correct ANSWERS: depends on internal variables , depends on reliability of information True/False Question Danger of inflexibility is another weakness of MBO. Correct ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Characteristic of formal organization Correct ANSWERS: arbitrary structure , determined objectives and policies , well defined rules and regulations Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Characteristics of informal organization Correct ANSWERS: spontaneous development , informal authority True/False Question Delegation and decentralization are closely related Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What constitutes the life-spark of an enterprise? Correct ANSWERS: Directing Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The new techniques of control which has emerged are Correct ANSWERS: management audit , Critical path method , Programme evaluation and review technique
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the external factors that limit control are Correct ANSWERS: govt. policies , market changes , economic changes True/False Question Direction includes issuing orders. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Different types of coordination are Correct ANSWERS: internal coordination , external coordination , vertical coordination Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question External coordination will be Correct ANSWERS: coordination with customers , coordination with government , coordination with suppliers True/False Question Without co-ordination individuals and organizations would begin perusal of their own specialized interests. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The various tools employed by the companies to improve and sustain employee morale Correct ANSWERS: building responsibility , rotation of jobs , job enrichment Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What hampers organizational communication? Correct ANSWERS: Barriers True/False Question Using the right medium is a barrier to communication. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Lack of communication leads to loss of trust and confidence. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which among the following is a event management company? Correct ANSWERS: Planet E Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which segment of event management has the potential to gross largest in India? Correct ANSWERS: Live Entertainment Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the leading companies in the event management sector are Correct ANSWERS: Balaji Alliance Ltd. , Cine Yug , Midas Events Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question How many channels are there through which corporate governance may bear on performance? Correct ANSWERS: Five Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The functions of the board of directors are Correct ANSWERS: succession planning , establishing performance standards , determination of board policies Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which Indian Pharma Company has recently started an SBU? Correct ANSWERS: Ranbaxy Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is lacking in Indian business companies management? Correct ANSWERS: Professionalism Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What type of planning Indian business families are doing? Correct ANSWERS: Succession Select The Blank Question Its a ________ degree of delegation in which a ________ states a task to subordinate. Correct ANSWERS: moderate Correct ANSWERS: superior Select The Blank Question A ________ should always be clear about what is to be ________ to subordinates. Correct ANSWERS: superior Correct ANSWERS: delegated Select The Blank Question ________ can be viewed as an extension of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization Correct ANSWERS: delegation Select The Blank Question For an organization to function effectively certain ________ and objectives must be ________ set. Correct ANSWERS: goals Correct ANSWERS: clearly Select The Blank Question ________ is but a follow up to the other functions of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Control Correct ANSWERS: management Select The Blank Question Organizational morale is basically a ________ condition of groups and ________. Correct ANSWERS: mental Correct ANSWERS: individuals Select The Blank Question Actuary ________ and deciding of a specific ________ is the biggest problem. Correct ANSWERS: science Correct ANSWERS: premium Select The Blank Question ________ is concerned with what is Good and right for ________. Correct ANSWERS: Ethics Correct ANSWERS: society Select The Blank Question ________ has difficulty in maintaining a ________ corporate image Correct ANSWERS: SBU Correct ANSWERS: Uniform True/False Question Standard Batteries is a flagship company of the Thapar group. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Learning organizations must cope with challenge and what else? Correct ANSWERS: Uncertainty Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question What are some of the challenges faced by retail sector? Correct ANSWERS: Looking beyond price , The people factor , The technological edge Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Services cannot be stalked and delivered on the spot. This means services are: Correct ANSWERS: Non Inventoriable 5 A Principles and Practices of Management - 17 True/False Question Economic consideration do not affect the choice of span. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question Necessity of control in business organization arises due to number of factors, one of which is ________ of organizations themselves. Correct ANSWERS: Complexity Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who mentioned that everyone has a divine power to face the challenges? Correct ANSWERS: Vivekananda True/False Question Henry Fayol's contribution is classified into ten industrial and management principles. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is it that in communication should not be done in vacuum, instead other people should be consulted? Correct ANSWERS: Planning Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Key ethical principles include the following:- Correct ANSWERS: Caring and compassion , Being fair and open minded , Fulfilling commitments Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the factors determining decentralization of authority :- Correct ANSWERS: Size of the organization , Uniformity of policy , History of the enterprise Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under principle of effective communication what should be fully understood by all concerned? Correct ANSWERS: Tasks , Policies , Responsibilities Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question A practical method with a goal to purify mind and eliminate tensions is known as :- Correct ANSWERS: Vipassana Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Knowledge based decision-making. Instead of intuition Professional managers may have only salary-stake Question of accountability of Performance
Management can be applied everywhere Management is universal
Management is dynamic Changes as per time
Manager does not require any specific qualification Anybody can become a manager Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Communication forms the link between every individual and between one group and the other groups. What are the main facts which flow through individuals at various levels? Correct ANSWERS: Concepts, opinions True/False Question The theory of Bureaucracy was first propounded by Henry L.Gantt. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The characteristics of professional managers are :- Correct ANSWERS: Focus , Objectivity , Creativity Select The Blank Question ________ provide all types of help required to make the business more efficient and profitable. Correct ANSWERS: Consultants Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Components of planning would include :- Correct ANSWERS: Objectives , Budgets , Procedures Select The Blank Question New companies feel that ________ is the most appropriate type of alliance. Correct ANSWERS: Joint-venture Select The Blank Question Services need efficient ________, transport roads and power just as much as industry and agriculture. Correct ANSWERS: Telecom Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the famous philosophies given by our legends to smoother the pressures of managers are :- Correct ANSWERS: Vipassana , Meditation , Yoga Select The Blank Question The scope for retailing in India is great as it is dominated by the ________. Correct ANSWERS: Unorganized sector Select The Blank Question Planning depends on authenticity and ________ of information. Correct ANSWERS: Reliability Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Management is the combination of what ? Arts, Science and Profession
What is Koontz & ODonells definition of management ? Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an organization
What is Peter Druckers definition of management? Management is a multi-purpose Organ that manages a business
One of the features of management is Management is purposeful and Goal-oriented Management is influenced by which external Environmental factors By political, legal, social, cultural factors
True/False Question Policy is supposed to be immutable, unchanging and eternal. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Motivation of subordinates to meet the expectations of the manager is a feature of direction. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question ________ degree of delegation is that in which a superior states a particular task to his subordinates and tells them to investigate on that task and report back. Correct ANSWERS: Low Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What type of industry is consulting? Correct ANSWERS: Knowledge Select The Blank Question The concept of corporate governance has been attracting ________ in India. Correct ANSWERS: Public attention Select The Blank Question The ________ appeared in the book, In search of Excellence. Correct ANSWERS: 7 S model Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Planning on what is said as good as no planning Correct ANSWERS: Paper Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which among the following is a component of planning? Correct ANSWERS: Rules Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is the meaning of no physical transferability of services? Correct ANSWERS: Intangibility True/False Question Management consultants do not assist implementation. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The lack of communication leads to :- Correct ANSWERS: Information gap , Disintegration , Deviation from performance Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which is the most appropriate type of alliance which the new companies often overestimate? Correct ANSWERS: Joint-venture Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The different kinds of relationships for selecting the span of control would be :- Correct ANSWERS: One to one , Cross relationship , Direct group Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which famous management consultancy first adopted the 7 S model? Correct ANSWERS: McKinsey & Co. True/False Question Planning can eliminate risk, but can not minimize it. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Communication is a two way process, it starts with :- Correct ANSWERS: Communicator Select The Blank Question Under the types of motivators, non-financial motivators are encouragement, freedom ________. Correct ANSWERS: Recognition True/False Question Financial institutions should maintain a close relationship to seek a seat on the board. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Wrong medium of communication is a physical barrier. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Successful consultants must be foreign culture savvy. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under mechanism of scientific management, scientific task setting includes :- Correct ANSWERS: Time study , Motion study , Method study Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is Correct ANSWERS: Place Select The Blank Question The purpose of life is to raise from ________ to rajas Correct ANSWERS: Tamas Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Certain important motivational techniques are :- Correct ANSWERS: Monetary incentives , Job-based techniques , MBO techniques Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does an SBU do to unrelated products and businesses? Correct ANSWERS: It dissolves them M Principles and Practices of Management - 18 Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The summary of important trends in retailing is Correct ANSWERS: efficiency and focus , non store retailing , global players vs local players match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: EQ The qualities that mark the people who excel in real life Self-Motivation It requires a high level of optimism and persistence despite rejection Cost It signifies increased employees turnover Benefit Differentiating between positive and destructive emotions Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the leading ad agencies in India that have a separate event section. Correct ANSWERS: Vigennet , Ogilvy , Mathers Your ANSWERS: Vigennet , Ogilvy , Mathers Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Creative True/False Question Henry Fayol was born in England. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The service sector is the most diverse sector in the economy and one of the oldest professions present today are Correct ANSWERS: Indian administrative services True/False Question Insider trading issue is an important aspect of corporate governance. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Economic consideration do not affect the choice of span. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the following topics that gives an idea about the concept of organizing. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization , Staffing process , Span of management True/False Question Span of management is normally related to organization structure. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Where is the attack on business families coming from Correct ANSWERS: Transnationals Select The Blank Question ________ activities include co-ordination and control. Correct ANSWERS: Managerial Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who emphasized that king, as a head of the state has to be virtuous and self disciplined Correct ANSWERS: Sukrayacharya Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question "The structure of consumer demand in India is like an iceberg". What is the rationale behind this statement? Correct ANSWERS: we see only parts of ready potential on the surface True/False Question Samartha Ramdas contributed to the conception of administration and management Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Taj Mahal are living symbols of 'creation and result of management practices'. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information?" Correct ANSWERS: Anonymous Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and Correct ANSWERS: Profession Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of gr Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question How many central ideas are associated with consequentialism? Correct ANSWERS: Two True/False Question Vision without mission is incomplete and mission without vision is meaningless. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work"? Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker Select The Blank Question Control, like other elements of management process has to be ________ and not an emergency operation Correct ANSWERS: continuous Select The Blank Question The concept of value and the concept of maximization of value are related to________concept of Ethics. Correct ANSWERS: Consequentialism Select The Blank Question Advantage of delegation of authority results in prompt ________. Correct ANSWERS: Decision-making Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question In addition to Place, Labor and Money which other internal environment Factor influences Management? Correct ANSWERS: Machines Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary Select The Blank Question ________ thinks that all knowledge is not subjective and he is self-conceit to possess it. Correct ANSWERS: Knowledge worker Select The Blank Question Events are occurrences designed for ________ interests. Correct ANSWERS: marketing True/False Question Delegation has basically five degrees - zero, low, moderate, high and fifth degree. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question Business ethics can be defined as the study of what is________for the business. Correct ANSWERS: good and right Select The Blank Question The retailing sector in India has been quite________. ANSWERS: staid and boring
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is said to be the combination of three factors, arts, science and the third is Correct ANSWERS: profession Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Unit of command This means that employees should receive orders from one superior only Scalar chain Chain of superiors from the highest to the lowest ranks Equity Loyalty, devotion on the part of managers should be there when dealing with subordinates Esprit De Corps In union there is strength' Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which concept of ethics tries to explore the traits which help a person to lead a life that is satisfying from an ethical point of view? Correct ANSWERS: Ethics of Virtue Select The Blank Question In management process, the most misinterpreted word is ________. Correct ANSWERS: Organizing Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does Maslow propound about the five needs ? Correct ANSWERS: Hierarchy Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which ethical concept argues/emphasizes that all mature persons have adequate capacity to reason and that ethical rules can be desired from such reasons? Correct ANSWERS: Deontological Ethics Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is the challenge insurance will face like any other service sector? Correct ANSWERS: Branding Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The steps included in the process of MBO are Correct ANSWERS: Preliminary setting of goals at the top , Clarification of organisational goals , Recycling of objectives Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What require a high level of optimism and persistence despite rejection Correct ANSWERS: Self-Motivation Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is Correct ANSWERS: Place Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the flagship companies under the Business family "Munjals" Correct ANSWERS: Hero Honda , Hero Cycles Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question In the complex new liberalized economy business families face common problems such as Correct ANSWERS: Unproductive labour , Falling share value , Transnational attach Select The Blank Question Henry Fayol finds ________ and responsibility to be related, with the latter arising from the former. Correct ANSWERS: Authority Select The Blank Question Planning depends on authenticity and ________ of information. Correct ANSWERS: Reliability Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal
Principles and Practices of Management - 19 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question In which type of income class, does the insurance sector have to face the challenge of making insurance a buying priority? Correct ANSWERS: lower-middle Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Empathy is particularly important today as a component of leadership for the following Correct ANSWERS: rapid pace of globalisation , increasing use of teams , growing need to retain talent True/False Question Financial institutions should maintain a close relationship to seek a seat on the board. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is Correct ANSWERS: Place True/False Question The financial structure is not one of the five channels of corporate governance. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work"? Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker Select The Blank Question Service sector has grown because of________. Correct ANSWERS: contracting Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question This is one of the good control system where the system should confirm to the nature and needs of the activity or position sought to be controlled Correct ANSWERS: Suitability Select The Blank Question It is said that, 'Don't follow practices of delegation on ________'. Correct ANSWERS: Paper Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under mechanism of scientific management, scientific task setting includes : Correct ANSWERS: Time study , Motion study , Method study Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Franchisee stores can be categorized as Correct ANSWERS: Gift and Card Stores , Apparel Stores , Jewellery Stores Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Life Insurance Corporation was nationalized by merging how many private insurance companies? Correct ANSWERS: 245 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Where is the attack on business families coming from Correct ANSWERS: Transnationals Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Motivating a worker is to create a need and what else on the part of a worker to better his present performance. Correct ANSWERS: Desire Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS Internet Further development of retail sector in India Important trends in retailing Market concentration Exclusive retailing Apparel retailing stores Retailing category based on shop area/location High street stores Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The objectives in corporate governance are Correct ANSWERS: growth , stability , shareholders value maximization True/False Question Wrong medium of communication is a physical barrier. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Creative Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Leading companies in this sector of event management Whizcraft Entertainment Ltd, Midas Events, Fountain Head Problems faced by event management industry In addition to the entertainment tax, an event management company is also required to pay service tax In addition to the entertainment tax, Areas of operations in event management Celebrity management, television events Definition of event management Events are the occurrences designed for marketing interests Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and Correct ANSWERS: Profession Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What did chanakya write ? Correct ANSWERS: Arthashastra Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary True/False Question Fear among managers is not a barrier to delegation of authority. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Vision without mission is incomplete and mission without vision is meaningless. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Companies like Godrej, Infosys are arranging which sessions for their employees Correct ANSWERS: Yoga True/False Question Expectancy theory of motivation predicts that an individual will generally be a high performer when he see a high probability that his efforts will lead to high performance. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Peter Drucker is an expert on : Correct ANSWERS: Japanese art , History of technology , History of American statesman Select The Blank Question ________ decisions relate to the day to day operations of the enterprise generally taken by middle and lower level management. Correct ANSWERS: Operative Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the following topics that gives an idea about the concept of organizing. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization , Staffing process , Span of management Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The tools and techniques used in learning organizations are Correct ANSWERS: creativity, brainstorming , observing outcomes , reframing knowledge Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of gr Correct ANSWERS: Koontz & O 'Donell Select The Blank Question ________ is effective only in big organizations. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization Select The Blank Question Training your subordinate means ________ them. Correct ANSWERS: Motivating True/False Question Indian companies because of confused status have lacked self-confidence. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question ________ with sympathy can reduce some of the daily frustrations in organised life and result in better communication. Correct ANSWERS: Listening Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The lack of communication leads to Correct ANSWERS: information gap , disintegration , deviation from performance Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which segment of event management has the potential to gross the largest in India? Correct ANSWERS: Live entertainment Select The Blank Question Being more attuned to the feelings of those you work with is a benefit of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Emotional Quotient Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information?" Correct ANSWERS: Anonymous Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Functional authority works only when, Correct ANSWERS: Assignment is clarified , The subordinates are allowed to participate , Feedback control is established True/False Question Motivation of subordinates to meet the expectations of the manager is a feature of direction. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question the heart of administration is the directing function. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Learning organizations must adopt processes that encourage interaction across boundaries Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is it when you are feeling and being in touch with subtle feeling about things ? Correct ANSWERS: Self awareness Select The Blank Question Many families were running the business with a law ________ stake of 15% to 20%. Correct ANSWERS: Capital Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question An SBU is an independent business with a coherent set of Correct ANSWERS: products , competitors , objectives at Principles and Practices of Management - 20 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question In which type of income class, does the insurance sector have to face the challenge of making insurance a buying priority? Correct ANSWERS: lower-middle Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Empathy is particularly important today as a component of leadership for the following Correct ANSWERS: rapid pace of globalisation , increasing use of teams , growing need to retain talent True/False Question Financial institutions should maintain a close relationship to seek a seat on the board. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is Correct ANSWERS: Place True/False Question The financial structure is not one of the five channels of corporate governance. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work"? Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker Select The Blank Question Service sector has grown because of________. Correct ANSWERS: contracting Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question This is one of the good control system where the system should confirm to the nature and needs of the activity or position sought to be controlled Correct ANSWERS: Suitability Select The Blank Question It is said that, 'Don't follow practices of delegation on ________'. Correct ANSWERS: Paper Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under mechanism of scientific management, scientific task setting includes : Correct ANSWERS: Time study , Motion study , Method study Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Franchisee stores can be categorized as Correct ANSWERS: Gift and Card Stores , Apparel Stores , Jewellery Stores Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Life Insurance Corporation was nationalized by merging how many private insurance companies? Correct ANSWERS: 245 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Where is the attack on business families coming from Correct ANSWERS: Transnationals Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Motivating a worker is to create a need and what else on the part of a worker to better his present performance. Correct ANSWERS: Desire Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Internet Further development of retail sector in India Important trends in retailing Market concentration Exclusive retailing Apparel retailing stores Retailing category based on shop area/location High street stores High street stores Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The objectives in corporate governance are Correct ANSWERS: growth , stability , shareholders value maximization True/False Question Wrong medium of communication is a physical barrier. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Creative Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Leading companies in this sector of event management Whizcraft Entertainment Ltd, Midas Events, Fountain Head Problems faced by event management industry In addition to the entertainment tax, an event management company is also required to pay service tax In addition to the entertainment tax, Areas of operations in event management Celebrity management, television events Definition of event management Events are the occurrences designed for marketing interests Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and Correct ANSWERS: Profession Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What did chanakya write ? Correct ANSWERS: Arthashastra Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary True/False Question Fear among managers is not a barrier to delegation of authority. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Vision without mission is incomplete and mission without vision is meaningless. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Companies like Godrej, Infosys are arranging which sessions for their employees Correct ANSWERS: Yoga True/False Question Expectancy theory of motivation predicts that an individual will generally be a high performer when he see a high probability that his efforts will lead to high performance. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Peter Drucker is an expert on : Correct ANSWERS: Japanese art , History of technology , History of American statesman Select The Blank Question ________ decisions relate to the day to day operations of the enterprise generally taken by middle and lower level management. Correct ANSWERS: Operative Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the following topics that gives an idea about the concept of organizing. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization , Staffing process , Span of management Your ANSWERS: Decentralization , Staffing process , Span of management
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The tools and techniques used in learning organizations are Correct ANSWERS: creativity, brainstorming , observing outcomes , reframing knowledge Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of gr Correct ANSWERS: Koontz & O 'Donell Select The Blank Question ________ is effective only in big organizations. Correct ANSWERS: Decentralization Select The Blank Question Training your subordinate means ________ them. Correct ANSWERS: Motivating True/False Question Indian companies because of confused status have lacked self-confidence. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question ________ with sympathy can reduce some of the daily frustrations in organised life and result in better communication. Correct ANSWERS: Listening Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The lack of communication leads to Correct ANSWERS: information gap , disintegration , deviation from performance Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which segment of event management has the potential to gross the largest in India? Correct ANSWERS: Live entertainment Select The Blank Question Being more attuned to the feelings of those you work with is a benefit of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Emotional Quotient Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information?" Correct ANSWERS: Anonymous Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Functional authority works only when, Correct ANSWERS: Assignment is clarified , The subordinates are allowed to participate , Feedback control is established True/False Question Motivation of subordinates to meet the expectations of the manager is a feature of direction. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question the heart of administration is the directing function. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Learning organizations must adopt processes that encourage interaction across boundaries Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is it when you are feeling and being in touch with subtle feeling about things ? Correct ANSWERS: Self awareness Select The Blank Question Many families were running the business with a law ________ stake of 15% to 20%. Correct ANSWERS: Capital Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question An SBU is an independent business with a coherent set of Correct ANSWERS: products , competitors , objectives 1: Principles and Practices of Management - 21 LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:S
True/False Question Management is always defined as dynamic, universal, ever-changing subject. Correct ANSWERS: True
True/False Question A budget as a plan of statement of expected results is expressed in numerical terms. Correct ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the leading event management companies in India Correct ANSWERS: Midas , Pinnacle , Wizcraft
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information? Correct ANSWERS: Anonymous
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question A procedure has the following advantages Correct ANSWERS: ensures uniformity of action , increases co-ordination , provides good standard for the manage
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is it that can be described as a readiness to co-operate warmly in the task and purposes of a given group organisation. Correct ANSWERS: Morale
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS:
Disclosures transparent
Shareholder democracy myth in India
Planning board of directors
Trust corporate governance
Select The Blank Question The retailing sector in India has been quite________. Correct ANSWERS: staid and boring
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question India has been experiencing the unique stranglehold of our_____ Correct ANSWERS: traditional kirana stores
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Emotional Quotient increases with age commonly known as Correct ANSWERS: maturity
Select The Blank Question The service sector has expanded because of the virtual stagnation of the________sector. Correct ANSWERS: agricultural
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Span of management depends upon the ability of whom? Correct ANSWERS: Employees
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What would essentially shape the growth and future of any economy? Correct ANSWERS: Adequate and quality corporate governance
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is a multiple organ that manages a business, manages a manager and manages workers and work? Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker
Select The Blank Question ________ means draw prior conclusions about the probables of production, sales, profits in the future, on the basis of research. Correct ANSWERS: Forecasting
Select The Blank Question Limitations of business planning is that it has been considered as time consuming and ________ device. Correct ANSWERS: expensive
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The family owned businesses like Tata and Birla, also face major fears like Correct ANSWERS: Right successor , Stumbling self-confidence , Lack of professional management
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of gr Correct ANSWERS: Koontz & O Donell
Select The Blank Question Management as a discipline does not require any________of practice. Correct ANSWERS: certificate
Select The Blank Question ________is at the core of corporate governance. Correct ANSWERS: trust
True/False Question Financial institutions should maintain a close relationship to seek a seat on the board. Correct ANSWERS: False
True/False Question Wrong medium of communication is a physical barrier. Correct ANSWERS: False
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the internal environment factors that influences management is Correct ANSWERS: Place
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Services are defined as the art and science of managing Correct ANSWERS: the expectations of others , the experiences of people , the demands of the customer
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the three important Generic Competitive Strategies. Correct ANSWERS: Overall cost leadership , Differential , Focus
True/False Question Delegation and decentralization are closely related to each other. Correct ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question It is said "Controlling can not take place in a vacuum", which means there can be no controlling without previous Correct ANSWERS: planning
True/False Question Morale is the sum total of various physical qualities. Correct ANSWERS: False
Select The Blank Question Direction is a ________ function performed by all the managers at all levels of the organisation. Correct ANSWERS: managerial
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Principles of effective delegation are: Correct ANSWERS: Train the subordinates , Reward delegation , Appropriate reporting system
Select The Blank Question ________, weakness, threats, opportunities are the long form SWOT analysis. Correct ANSWERS: strength
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question To be called an SBU, a business unit must meet specific criteria such as Correct ANSWERS: having a definable group of competitors , having a mission similar to other SBUs , preparing its own integrated plans
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The family owned businesses like Tata and Birla, also face major fears like Correct ANSWERS: Right successor , Stumbling self confidence , Lack of professional management
Match The Following Question Correct
ANSWERS:
Appley L Management is management of people and not the direction of things
Definition of Management Management is management of men, money, machinery, materials and information
Koontz and O'Donell Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise
Peter Drucker Management is a multi-purpose organ that manages a business, manages workers and work
Select The Blank Question ________ are at a minimum where the morale is high. Correct ANSWERS: Grievances
True/False Question the heart of administration is the directing function. Correct ANSWERS: True
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Empathy is particularly important today as a component of leadership for the following Correct ANSWERS: rapid pace of globalisation , increasing use of teams , growing need to retain talent
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the flagship companies under the group of "Aditya Birla" Correct ANSWERS: Hindalco , Indo-Gulf Fertilizers , Birla Corporation
Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Future of Insurance sector would be Correct ANSWERS: new players taking over the market , improved customer service , strong hold of nationalized players
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question To which practice is the term "corporate governance" given? Correct ANSWERS: Management
Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question A senior family member and trusted professional manager acts as what to the business families scions trained abroad and then return to take over the business. Correct ANSWERS: mentor
Select The Blank Question Govt. services comprise________, defence and social goods. Correct ANSWERS: public administration
True/False Question Unity of command means that employees should receive orders from one superior only. Correct ANSWERS: True
True/False Question Posture' and Observance' are not included under the 'yogic' exercises Correct ANSWERS: False
Select The Blank Question Management is a creative and________process. Correct ANSWERS: continuous
True/False Question Every manager in an organisation gives direction to his subordinates as a superior and receives direction as subordinate from his superior. Correct ANSWERS: True
Principles and Practices of Management - 22 MultipleChoiceMultipleANSWERS: Question The,external environmental factor sthatinfluence management are CorrectANSWERS: Economic , Political , Technological True/False Question Event management has to pay only entertainment tax not the service tax. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name the service which has two prime necessities like co-ordination and infiltration. Correct ANSWERS: Staff Select The Blank Question ________ decisions relate to the day to day operations of the enterprise generally taken by middle and lower level management. Correct ANSWERS: Operative Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Successful consultants should promote their consultancy through what ? Correct ANSWERS: Network True/False Question Decision-Making is a process of making a choice of poor alternatives. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question MBO was invented by ________. Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Profession requires definite period of what? Correct ANSWERS: Learning Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Barriers to delegation of authority would be : Correct ANSWERS: Lack of trust in subordinates , Fear of loosing status by managers , Over-confidence among managers Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Organization is apart of which type of system? Correct ANSWERS: Social Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question David C Mc Celland identified three motives those are Correct ANSWERS: Affiliation , Power , Achievement Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question International consultancy is said to be Correct ANSWERS: Glamorous , Challenging , Trendy Select The Blank Question Failure to give ________ to goal setters is a weakness of MBO. Correct ANSWERS: guidelines True/False Question Management is the combination of Arts,Science and Profession. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question Under the types of motivators, non-financial motivators are encouragement, freedom ________. Correct ANSWERS: recognition Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, the heart of administration is the directing function. Correct ANSWERS: Dimock True/False Question Management is that important process which continues till the objectives set by the administrator are actually achieved. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Communication is a composite (a) information given and received (b) a listening effort by some of them involved. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question A vision statement should have the following components Correct ANSWERS: ability to inspire people , achievable , precise and objective Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the key features of services is that they are Correct ANSWERS: intangible Select The Blank Question The process of control is complete only when the organisation take ________ action. Correct ANSWERS: corrective Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The factors coming under philosophy of scientific management are: Correct ANSWERS: Co-operation , Maximum output , Harmony Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who is the most effective person are alike in one crucial way, they all have a high degree of emotional intelligence. Correct ANSWERS: Entrepreneur Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The activities of the communicator while communicating a message will include, Correct ANSWERS: ideation , encoding , transmission Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Features of Management are as follows Correct ANSWERS: goal oriented , universal , continuous process Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Professional managers help organizations in chalking out which type of strategies? Correct ANSWERS: Corporate Select The Blank Question ________provides a corporate responsibility and it is the application of a proven and systematic body of knowledge. Correct ANSWERS: Profession True/False Question Management as a discipline needs certificate of practice. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question For most hi-tech service industries the major components are Correct ANSWERS: Infrastructure , Knowledge , labour Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Management Creative Professional Manager Dynamic Art Skill Code of Conduct Profession Predictive Power Science True/False Question Science is a body of organized knowledge Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question A superior should always establish a ________ control so that his subordinates report to him periodically. Correct ANSWERS: Feedback Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question It is said that communication is a meaningful Correct ANSWERS: interaction Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does the insurance company compensate for if and when the event insured against an incident occurs? Correct ANSWERS: Losses Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management exists at which levels of the organization? Correct ANSWERS: All True/False Question The Indian consumer does not see shopping as an end in itself. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Retailers cannot just take their global retailing formats and try to transpose them onto the India scenario. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the factors which learning organizations possess is a climate of openness and the other factor is Correct ANSWERS: trust Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question It is one of the good control system which not only points out the deviations but also pinpoints them where they are important to its operations is Correct ANSWERS: Focus on strategic points True/False Question Profession needs certificate of practice Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question 'Span of control' is also referred to as span of management. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Learning from mistakes is often more powerful than learning from success. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The philosophy of Vedanta is compared to which animal in the dream of the person, who wakes the dreamer and makes you realise your self discovered reality. Correct ANSWERS: Lion Select The Blank Question The statement "We sell for Less" is deliberately ambiguous, it raises the question; 'Less than what', this is called as, ________ to communication. Correct ANSWERS: Semantic barrier True/False Question The theory of Bureaucracy was first propounded by Henry L.Gantt. Correct ANSWERS: False
Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Making sense of situations organizing information and thoughts Creativity brainstorming, associating ideas Inquiry interviewing, seeking information Making choices deciding courses of actions Select The Blank Question Learning from mistakes is often more powerful than learning from________. Correct ANSWERS: Success
Principles and Practices of Management - 23 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the external environment factors that influences Management is Correct ANSWERS: Legal Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question In addition to Place, Labor and Money which other internal environment Factor influences Management? Correct ANSWERS: Machines Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the physical aspects of an enterprise. Correct ANSWERS: Name , Location , Address Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is it that in communication should not be done in vacuum, instead other people should be consulted. Correct ANSWERS: planning Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Certain important motivational techniques are Correct ANSWERS: Monetary incentives , Job-based techniques , MBO techniques Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The concept of SBU includes Correct ANSWERS: unrelated products and businesses that are separated , the fact that each SBU has its own CEO , a scientific method of grouping the business True/False Question Decision-making is a primary part of the managerial process. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Of which type of knowledge is science a body of? Correct ANSWERS: Organized Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Types of degree of delegations are: Correct ANSWERS: Low degree , Moderate degree , High degree True/False Question The unorganized sector is mainly concentrated in metropolitan cities. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Learning organizations should imitate a task force. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Learning organizations must cope with challenge and Correct ANSWERS: uncertainty Select The Blank Question LPG stands for liberalization, ________ and globalization. Correct ANSWERS: Privatization Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Empathy It is a component of leadership due to the rapid pace of globalisation Social effectiveness This component allows you to settle disputes amicably Alfred Bennet He is the father of intelligence quotient Daniel Goleman He is an American Behavioural Scientist Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Every company undertakes the process of forecasting by various competent authorities which can be listed as Correct ANSWERS: CII , RBI , CMIE Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is not just a Correct ANSWERS: Process Select The Blank Question The concept of value and the concept of maximization of value are related to________concept of Ethics. Correct ANSWERS: Consequentialism Select The Blank Question Events are occurrences designed for ________ interests. Correct ANSWERS: marketing Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is purposeful and what? Correct ANSWERS: Goal oriented Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and Correct ANSWERS: Profession Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary Select The Blank Question General Insurance corporation was nationalized in________. Correct ANSWERS: 1972 True/False Question Planning and control are closely interrelated and they do not determine the accuracy of decision-making. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question There are three central ideas associated with consequentialism. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name one of the factors that govern the span of management. Correct ANSWERS: Type of work Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Retailing categories based on ownership arrangement would be Correct ANSWERS: Super Markets , Consumer Durables Stores , Departmental Stores Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Science is a body of which type of Knowledge? Correct ANSWERS: Organized True/False Question Peter Drucker various publications have sold about 5 -6 million copies worldwide. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question Latest approach signifies organization has a part of ________ system. Correct ANSWERS: Social Select The Blank Question Necessity of control in business organisation arises due to number of factors, one of which is ________ of organisations themselves. Correct ANSWERS: complexity Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which of the options best describes the employment capacity of the retailing sector? It is the Correct ANSWERS: second largest employer after agriculture Select The Blank Question ________organizations have systems, mechanisms and processes in place. Correct ANSWERS: Learning True/False Question Indian business families are still avoiding joint ventures and tie-ups. Correct ANSWERS: False Select The Blank Question Under the principles of effective delegation, it is said that never delegate and ________. Correct ANSWERS: Disappear True/False Question In principle the chairman and the CGO have the same role to play. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Valency is the extent to which the outcome of the activity and its success matters to the individual . (Level of motivation = Valency x Expectancy) Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Advantages of delegation of authority would be: Correct ANSWERS: Prompt decision making , Opportunity to subordinates to grow and develop , Satisfaction to subordinates in terms of recognition Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question A business unit must meet specific criteria, if it wants to be called an SBU. These are Correct ANSWERS: Definable group of competitors Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does Maslow propound about the five needs ? Correct ANSWERS: Hierarchy Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name the technique which is said to be a ploy or a future course of action. Correct ANSWERS: Strategy Select The Blank Question ________ is the ability to sense, understand and effectively apply emotion. Correct ANSWERS: Emotional Intelligence Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who built the first practical mechanical calculator and predicted the specialization of mental work? Correct ANSWERS: Charles Babbage Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Management and Leadership studies Value based management Maharshi Institute of Management Eighteen centres in India and Abroad Amritanandamayi Math's centre Dr. S.K. Chakraborty Indian Vedanta Philosophy Swami Budhananda Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the public insurance companies are Correct ANSWERS: LIC , Oriental Insurance , General Insurance True/False Question Focus on savings and high bargaining interests of the consumer is an obstacle in retail development in India. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question Brands are associated with lifestyles and people's________. Correct ANSWERS: aspirations Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Creative
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SCDL Paper | Principles and Practices of Management - 26 Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What type of industry is consulting Correct ANSWERS: Knowledge Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which Indian pharma company has recently started an SBU? Correct ANSWERS: Ranbaxy Select The Blank Question ________is a tool for corporate governance. Correct ANSWERS: communication Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What does control maintain between output and effort? Correct ANSWERS: Equilibrium True/False Question Horizontal co-ordination takes place sideways. Correct ANSWERS: True Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Who is the father of the three-needs theory? McClelland Who discovered the Expectancy theory? Vroom What is a basic need? Food What is an esteem need? Self-esteem Who propounded Theory X? McGregor Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The non-financial type of motivators would be Correct ANSWERS: encouragement , freedom , recognition Select The Blank Question New companies feel that________is the most appropriate type of alliance. Correct ANSWERS: Joint-venture Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is that the consultant must be able to recognise about the client's future needs ? Correct ANSWERS: Vision Select The Blank Question Learning organizations are adaptive to their________environment Correct ANSWERS: external Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Vipassana Meditation Visionary Missionary Knowledge Worker Wisdom Worker Tamas Rajas Karma Destiny Select The Blank Question Event ________ has various ________ opportunities. Correct ANSWERS: management Correct ANSWERS: Career Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the public insurance companies are Correct ANSWERS: LIC , Oriental Insurance , General Insurance Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Fedrick Winslow Taylor's Mechanism of Scientific Management includes Correct ANSWERS: scientific task setting , planning the task , standardization of tools and equipments Select The Blank Question Under the principles of effective delegation, it is said that never delegate and ________. Correct ANSWERS: Disappear Select The Blank Question The higher the ________ level of the employee, the lower the ________ satisfaction. Correct ANSWERS: educational Correct ANSWERS: job Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is management of Men, Money, Machinery Materials and Information?" Correct ANSWERS: Anonymous Select The Blank Question ________ is the result of human limitation to the span of management. Correct ANSWERS: Delegation Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Learning organizations must possess what type of culture? Correct ANSWERS: Learning Select The Blank Question A ________ faced by the retail business is the ________ aspect. Correct ANSWERS: challenge Correct ANSWERS: cultural Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The different A's of the service sector are Correct ANSWERS: acceptability , awareness , availability Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the external factors that limit control are Correct ANSWERS: govt. policies , market changes , economic changes True/False Question the heart of administration is the directing function. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Service denotes physical transfer of goods. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question For effective control, different departments should have uniform systems of control. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question As organizations increase their products, market diversity etc, for what type of people does the demand increase? Correct ANSWERS: General Managers Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The objective in corporate governance are Correct ANSWERS: shareholders value maximization , growth , stability Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name the department which plays a major role in developing a learning organization Correct ANSWERS: MIS Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Communication barriers in the international environment are Correct ANSWERS: Loss by transmission , Loss by poor retention , Poor listening Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What criterion is that which the SBU must meet which is neither too large nor too small? Correct ANSWERS: Proper size Select The Blank Question Management is a creative and________process. Correct ANSWERS: continuous Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The old control techniques which were used through years are Correct ANSWERS: unity of policies , break-even analysis , budgetary control Select The Blank Question Individuals have different ________ of management categories such as democratic, ________, bureaucratic, etc. Correct ANSWERS: styles Correct ANSWERS: autocratic True/False Question Economic considerations do not affect the choice of span. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question How many event management companies are there in Pune? Correct ANSWERS: 215 True/False Question Developing effective control is one of the weaknesses of MBO Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The summary of important trends in retailing are Correct ANSWERS: market concentration , global players vs. local players , non store retailing Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who is the father of Intelligence Quotient ? Correct ANSWERS: Alfred Bennet Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Research into the average Indian buying habits have brought about the following facts Correct ANSWERS: they prefer to pay in cash , they like to touch and feel the merchandise , they want attention to be given to all members of their group Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Where is the attack on business families coming from Correct ANSWERS: Transnationals Select The Blank Question Direction is a ________ function performed by all the managers at all levels of the organisation. Correct ANSWERS: managerial Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question In the insurance sector the rules governing Indian companies are Correct ANSWERS: min. paid up capital of Rs. 1 billion , domestic player cannot be subsidiary of foreign co. , no dealing in noninsurance and non-life as single entity True/False Question Development of the retail sector requires a slow change in our mindset. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Succession planning is not a function of the Board of Directors. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Indian business families are still avoiding joint ventures and tie-ups. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Retailing categories based on ownership arrangement would be Correct ANSWERS: Super Markets , Consumer Durables Stores , Departmental Stores
SCDL Paper | Principles and Practices of Management - 27 LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:S Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What criterion is that which the SBU must meet which is neither too large nortoo small? Correct ANSWERS: Proper size True/False Question Emotional distress shrinks working memory. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question In addition to Place, Labor and Money which other internal environment Factor influences Management? Correct ANSWERS: Machines True/False Question Before 1990, Global players were allowed to enter and operate in Indian Market. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name the department which plays a major role in developing a learning organization Correct ANSWERS: MIS Select The Blank Question Span of control is also referred to as the span of ________. Correct ANSWERS: Supervision Select The Blank Question Managerial function of control is the ________ and correction of performance of various activities. Correct ANSWERS: measurement True/False Question Lower level managers need EQ most. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under the role of management consultant, consultant acts as a Correct ANSWERS: Motivator , Leader , Counselor Select The Blank Question The concept of corporate governance has been attracting________in India. Correct ANSWERS: public attention Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question A business unit must meet specific criteria, if it wants to be called an SBU. These are Correct ANSWERS: Definable group of competitors Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the limitations of business planning are Correct ANSWERS: Time Consuming , Expensive device , Heavy cost of planning True/False Question The 7 S Framework first appeared in 'The Art of Japanese management' by Richard Pascale and Anthony Athos in 1981. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is Correct ANSWERS: Multidisciplinary True/False Question Management is just a list of functions. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question According to Swami Vivekananda people have intuition or sacred power to face difficult task. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Anybody can become a manager Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question In the complex new liberalized economy business families face common problems such as Correct ANSWERS: Unproductive labour , Falling share value , Transnational attach Select The Blank Question High morale is likely to be associated with superior motivation and low morale with ________, and a lack of drive. Correct ANSWERS: frustration Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question This is a type of motivational technique training given to the groups of managers themselves so that they may behave with and motivate their subordinates better. Correct ANSWERS: Sensitivity training Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Advantages of SBU's are Correct ANSWERS: Quick response to environmental changes , Increased focus on products and market , Facilitating development of General Managers Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The experts who dealt in Behavioral Sciences are : Correct ANSWERS: Max Weber , Vilfredo Pareto , Elton Mayo Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Feature of management Management is dynamic Fundamental functions of management Planning, organizing, actuating and controlling Management is an economic organ of industrial society Characteristic of management Management is an endeavour to achieve the pre-determined objectives Planning, organizing, actuating and controlling Scope of management Management is an interdisciplinary approach Management is an endeavour to achieve the pre-determined objectives True/False Question Focus on savings and high bargaining interests of the consumer is an obstacle in retail development in India. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question EQ is born largely in the neurotransmitters if the brains limbic system that governs Correct ANSWERS: drives , impulses , feelings Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question David C Mc Celland identified three motives those are Correct ANSWERS: Affiliation , Power , Achievement Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Why do ethical problems result in dilemmas for managers? Correct ANSWERS: because of the conflict between economic performance and social performance True/False Question The essence of MBO is mutual consultation, mutual understanding and selfmotivation to work as a part of the team to achieve objectives. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Span of management depends upon the ability of whom? Correct ANSWERS: Employees Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Name the industrial activity where 'Buying, selling and exchanging takes place'. Correct ANSWERS: Commercial Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The characteristics of knowledge worker would be Correct ANSWERS: egoistic , right conscious Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Science is a body of which type of Knowledge? Correct ANSWERS: Organized Select The Blank Question Learning from mistakes is often more powerful than learning from________. Correct ANSWERS: Success Select The Blank Question A set of actions that you start with and must maintain is also called as ________. Correct ANSWERS: Strategy Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question What are the common challenges faced by the retail business? Correct ANSWERS: Special mindset to develop special strategies , Coping with the change True/False Question Unity of command means that employees should receive orders from one superior only. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question To enhance emotional intelligence, ________ must refocus their training to include the limbic system. Correct ANSWERS: Organisations Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The old control techniques which were used through years are Correct ANSWERS: Unity of policies , break-even analysis , budgetary control Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The names of the experts who have given recent contribution to management are: Correct ANSWERS: William Ouchi , W.Edward Deming , Peter F.Drucker Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: W.Edward Deming Introduced quality control in Japan Henry Fayol Referred to as 'The father of modern management theory' Federick W.Taylor Referred to as 'The father of scientific management' Vilfredo Pareto Referred to as 'The father of the social systems approach' to organization and management True/False Question Professional management signifies separation of ownership and management Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question One of the fears family owned businesses fear is the successful planning to the get the right person after the business ________. Correct ANSWERS: Pioneer Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which of the options best describes the employment capacity of the retailing sector? It is the Correct ANSWERS: second largest employer after agriculture Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is the combination of Arts, Science and Correct ANSWERS: Profession True/False Question Science is a body of organized knowledge. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question Costliness of the ________ is the overriding factor determining the extent of decentralization. Correct ANSWERS: Decision Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The share of services in GDP changes with the economic cycle. A cyclical upturn would thus result in Correct ANSWERS: Resource allocation away from the service sector
SCDL Paper | Principles and Practices of Management - 28 Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: 1.Question The following are the elements of control Correct ANSWERS: authority and knowledge , guidance and direction , constraint and restraint Select The Blank Question A superior should always establish a ________ control so that his subordinates report to him periodically. Correct ANSWERS: Feedback Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Which type of strategies do professional managers help organizations in chalking out? Correct ANSWERS: corporate True/False Question Deontological ethics believe that mature persons have inadequate capacity to reason. Correct ANSWERS: False True/False Question Management exists only at the top levels of the organization. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Name the leading ad agencies in India that have a separate event section. Correct ANSWERS: Vigennet , Ogilvy , Mathers Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What would be the percentage of equity participation under the rules governing foreign companies? Correct ANSWERS: 0.26 Select The Blank Question Frederic W.Taylor's middle name is ________. Correct ANSWERS: Winslow Select The Blank Question ________ means draw prior conclusions about the probables of production, sales, profits in the future, on the basis of research. Correct ANSWERS: Forecasting Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Limitation of control are Correct ANSWERS: external factors , fixing of responsibility , variation and its causes Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The various tools employed by the companies to improve and sustain employee morale Correct ANSWERS: building of responsibility , rotation of jobs , job enrichment Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question International consultancy is said to be Correct ANSWERS: Glamorous , Challenging , Trendy Select The Blank Question MBO was invented by ________. Correct ANSWERS: Peter Drucker Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Potential external opportunities firms Complacency among rival firms BPR Business process reengineering
TQM Total quality management Potential internal strengths A distinctive competence Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Who said, "Management is the creation and maintenance of internal environment in an enterprise, where individuals working in groups can perform efficiently and effectively towards the attainment of gr Correct ANSWERS: Koontz & O 'Donell Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the management functions mentioned by Henry Fayol are : Correct ANSWERS: Planning , Control , Co-ordination True/False Question The unorganized sector is mainly concentrated in metropolitan cities. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Some managements who are very much intimated by consulting firms, what are they likely to loose Correct ANSWERS: Confidence Select The Blank Question ________ provide all types of help required to make the business more efficient and profitable. Correct ANSWERS: Consultants True/False Question Demand forecast is one of the popular forecasts. Correct ANSWERS: True True/False Question Communication is a composite (a) information given and received (b) a listening effort by some of them involved. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some tips for improving written communication would be Correct ANSWERS: Avoid unnecessary words , Use simple words and phrases , Use short and familiar words True/False Question The theory of Bureaucracy was first propounded by Henry L.Gantt. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question In which type of income class, does the insurance sector have to face the challenge of making insurance a buying priority? Correct ANSWERS: lower-middle Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question The different kinds of relationships for selecting the span of control would be : Correct ANSWERS: One to one , Cross relationship , Direct group Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Management is said to be the combination of three factors, arts, science and the third is Correct ANSWERS: profession Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Functional authority works only when, Correct ANSWERS: Assignment is clarified , The subordinates are allowed to participate , Feedback control is established Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question The fundamental objective of corporate governance is essentially Correct ANSWERS: enhancement of long term shareholder value True/False Question Policy is supposed to be immutable, unchanging and eternal. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question A procedure has the following advantages Correct ANSWERS: ensures uniformity of action , increases co-ordination , provides good standard for the manage True/False Question Management is always defined as dynamic, universal, ever-changing subject. Correct ANSWERS: True Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Under principle of effective communication what should be fully understood by all concerned. Correct ANSWERS: tasks , policies , responsibilities Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question One of the popular forecast is Correct ANSWERS: Demand Match The Following Question Correct ANSWERS: Your ANSWERS: Kautilya Conception of administration and management Swami Vivekananda Political, Social and Economic Management of state Samartha Ramdas Setting goals and accomplishing it. King Akbar Creator of social progress and prosperity Select The Blank Question Costliness of the ________ is the overriding factor determining the extent of decentralization. Correct ANSWERS: Decision Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question What is essential for the management to get things done in the organization? Correct ANSWERS: Delegation True/False Question Indian companies because of confused status have lacked selfconfidence. Correct ANSWERS: True Select The Blank Question Charles Babbage built the first prototype of modern ________. Correct ANSWERS: Computers Select The Blank Question Consultants must conduct diagnosis to redefine ________. Correct ANSWERS: Problem True/False Question Lower level managers need EQ most. Correct ANSWERS: False Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question Companies seeking to improve have taken a plethora of initiatives such as Correct ANSWERS: TQM Multiple Choice Multiple ANSWERS: Question Some of the limitations of business planning are Correct ANSWERS: Time Consuming , Expensive device , Heavy cost of planning Select The Blank Question Events are occurrences designed for ________ interests. Correct ANSWERS: marketing Select The Blank Question Positive motivation makes people willing to do their work in the best way they can and improve their ________. Correct ANSWERS: performance Multiple Choice Single ANSWERS: Question To which practice is the term "corporate governance" given? Correct ANSWERS: Management Select The Blank Question Under the types of motivators, non-financial motivators are encouragement, freedom ________. Correct ANSWERS: recognition