12th Class Business Studies Nature & Significance Of Management Question Bank

done MCQs - Nature and Significance of Management Total Questions - 60

• question_answer1)
  Management is
  A)
  Science done clear
  B)
  An Art done clear
  C)
  Both Science and Art done clear
  D)
  Neither [a] nor [b] done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Management is a ........... function as it adapts itself according to the changing environment.
  A)
  Continuous done clear
  B)
  Dynamic done clear
  C)
  Pervasive done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Mr. Rohit, who was an employee in Z Cosmetics Limited was able to produce the goods in time but at higher cost. Mr. Rohit was
  A)
  effective only done clear
  B)
  efficient only done clear
  C)
  effective but inefficient done clear
  D)
  neither effective nor efficient done clear
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• question_answer4)
  It is always noticed that efficient management motivates employees to adopt changes by convincing them. Which point of importance of management discussed here?
  A)
  Management helps in achieving personal objectives done clear
  B)
  Management helps in achieving group goal; done clear
  C)
  Management helps in the development of society done clear
  D)
  Management creates dynamic organization done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Priya is using environmental friendly methods of production. She is trying to achieve .............. objective of management.
  A)
  Social done clear
  B)
  Organisational done clear
  C)
  Personal done clear
  D)
  Economical done clear
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• question_answer6)
  The policies framed by the top management is interpreted by ........... level of management.
  A)
  Top done clear
  B)
  Middle done clear
  C)
  Lower done clear
  D)
  Operational done clear
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• question_answer7)
  .............. management passes on the instructions of management to the workers.
  A)
  Top done clear
  B)
  Middle done clear
  C)
  Supervisory done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer8)
  It is a common view that efficient management always satisfy its employees. Which point of features of management discussed here?
  A)
  Group activity done clear
  B)
  Dynamic function done clear
  C)
  Intangible force done clear
  D)
  Continuous process done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Management helps an organisation to change, as per change in environment. Which point of features of management is discussed here?
  A)
  Group activity done clear
  B)
  Dynamic function done clear
  C)
  Intangible force done clear
  D)
  Continuous process done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Levels of management in an organisation serve as a ........... line among the different managerial posts.
  A)
  Strong done clear
  B)
  Dividing done clear
  C)
  Weak done clear
  D)
  Straight done clear
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• question_answer11)
  "Diverse members of management work towards fulfilling the common organisational goals." Which point of features of management is discussed here?
  A)
  Group activity done clear
  B)
  Dynamic function done clear
  C)
  Intangible force done clear
  D)
  Continuous process done clear
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• question_answer12)
  A ........... chain is formed from top level management to the lower level management.
  A)
  Vertical done clear
  B)
  Thick done clear
  C)
  Scalar done clear
  D)
  Small done clear
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• question_answer13)
  The terms 'Cooperation' and 'Coordination' are ........... .
  A)
  Opposite done clear
  B)
  Synonym done clear
  C)
  Complementary done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Personal objectives are related with satisfying the personal needs of the employees. Management must seek to satisfy the diverse needs of employees like
  A)
  financial needs, by giving competitive salary and perks done clear
  B)
  social needs, by peer recognition done clear
  C)
  higher level needs, by providing opportunities for personal growth and development done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Efficiency means doing the task correctly and with maximum cost.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially True done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Google and Microsoft make the provision of creche, laundry, gym and entertainment facilities for their employees. Which objective of management is achieved by the management?
  A)
  Social objective done clear
  B)
  Personal objective done clear
  C)
  Organisational objective done clear
  D)
  Economic objective done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Nestle manufactures its products by using environment friendly methods of production. Nestle manufacturer fulfills ............ objective of the management.
  A)
  Individual done clear
  B)
  Organisational done clear
  C)
  Social done clear
  D)
  Economic done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Human resource resist to adapt the changes in business environment.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially True done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Management is .............. as it can't be seen but its effects can be felt in the form of results like whether the objectives are met and whether people are motivated or not and there is orderliness and co-ordination in the work environment.
  A)
  Intangible force done clear
  B)
  Tangible force done clear
  C)
  Internal force done clear
  D)
  External force done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Provision of creche for the children of employees refers to the social objective of a business.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially False done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Every organisation whether it is business or non-business, has an obligation to fulfill. This refers to consistently creating economic value for various constituents of society. Which objective of management is highlighted in aforesaid statement?
  A)
  Organisational objective done clear
  B)
  Social objective done clear
  C)
  Personal objective done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer22)
  The marketing manager of 'Informatics Limited' always keeps a check on the changes happening in the surroundings and instructs the research and development department to improve the products accordingly. This habit of the marketing manager helps the company to keep an edge over the competitors. Which feature of management is depicted in the above case?
  A)
  Pervasive done clear
  B)
  Intangible force done clear
  C)
  Continuous done clear
  D)
  Dynamic done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Management is not a full-fledged profession.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially True done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Management as an art and a science are not mutually exclusive, but complement to each other.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially True done clear
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• question_answer25)
  In order to achieve target production of 12,000 units per month, the production manager of a company has to operate on double shifts due to power failure. This leads to achievement of the target of purifiers at a higher production cost. In your opinion, what is lacking in management?
  A)
  Efficiency done clear
  B)
  Effectiveness done clear
  C)
  Cooperation done clear
  D)
  Planning done clear
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• question_answer26)
  To meet the objectives of the firm, the management of Bhavya Ltd. offers employment to physically challenged persons. Identify the organizational objective it is trying to achieve.
  A)
  Survival done clear
  B)
  Profit done clear
  C)
  Growth done clear
  D)
  Social done clear
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• question_answer27)
  "Use of plastic polythene is abandoned by a company to package its product." Which objective is being achieved in this statement?
  A)
  Organisational done clear
  B)
  Social done clear
  C)
  Personal done clear
  D)
  Economical done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Creation of job positions from the top to bottom is known as hierarchy of the management.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially True done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Coordination is the responsibility of the top-level managers.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially True done clear
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• question_answer30)
  'Even where members of a department willingly cooperate and work, a manager has to coordinate the efforts of different people in a conscious manner.' Identify the characteristic of coordination discussed above.
  A)
  Coordination ensures unity of action done clear
  B)
  Coordination is a deliberate function done clear
  C)
  Coordination is a continuous process done clear
  D)
  Coordination is an all-pervasive function done clear
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• question_answer31)
  The purchase, production and sales managers at Sharda Ltd., a firm manufacturing readymade garments are generally at a conflict, as they have their own objectives. Usually each thinks that only they are qualified to evaluate, judge and decide on any matter, according to their professional criteria. Name the concept, which will be required by the CEO Mr. Raman, to reconcile the differences in approach, interest or opinion in the organisation.
  A)
  Coordination done clear
  B)
  Cooperation done clear
  C)
  Planning done clear
  D)
  Organising done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Which of the following is not an importance of management?
  A)
  Management increases efficiency done clear
  B)
  Management helps achieving individual goals only done clear
  C)
  Management creates a dynamic organization done clear
  D)
  Both [a] and [c] done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Integration, balancing and timing are the three elements of coordination.
  A)
  True done clear
  B)
  False done clear
  C)
  Can't say done clear
  D)
  Partially True done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Match the columns on the basis of importance of management.

  Column I		Column II
  A.	Creates dynamic organisation	(i)	The task of manger is to reduce the cost and to increase the productivity.
  B.	Increases efficiency	(ii)	Job of the manager is to give common direction to individual efforts.
  		(iii)	Organisation has to work in an environment which is constantly changing.

   Identify the correct option.
  A)
  A-(ii), B-(iii) done clear
  B)
  A-(iii), B-(i) done clear
  C)
  A-(i), B-(iii) done clear
  D)
  A-(ii), B-(i) done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which managerial function ensures that the right people with the right qualifications are available at the right place and time to accomplish the goals of the organisation?
  A)
  Planning done clear
  B)
  Organising done clear
  C)
  Staffing done clear
  D)
  Directing done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Which of the following statements is false with respect to coordination?
  A)
  Coordination unifies unrelated or diverse interests into purposeful work activity. done clear
  B)
  The purpose of coordination is to secure unity of action in the realisation of a common purpose. done clear
  C)
  Coordination is not a one-time function but a continuous process. done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Which of the following is a cost benefit analysis?
  A)
  Effectiveness done clear
  B)
  Efficiency done clear
  C)
  Both [a] and [b] done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Match the columns to identify the importance of coordination.

  Column I		Column II
  A.	Functional differentiation	(i)	When all departments have their own objectives, policies and their own style of working.
  B.	Specialisation	(ii)	When organisation is performing on large scale and more people are employed.
  		(iii)	When more complexities of modem technology and diversity of tasks is to be performed.

  Identify the correct option.
  A)
  A-(ii), B-(i) done clear
  B)
  A-(i), B-(iii) done clear
  C)
  A-(iii), B-(i) done clear
  D)
  A-(i), B-(ii) done clear
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• question_answer39)
  A and B, both got training from National School of Drama, New Delhi but they perform differently. Which feature of art is associated with the above fact?
  A)
  Based on practice and creativity done clear
  B)
  Universal validity done clear
  C)
  Existence of theoretical knowledge done clear
  D)
  Personalised application done clear
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• question_answer40)
  A doctor has to obtain certificate from the Medical Council medical profession. Which feature of the profession is revealed here?
  A)
  Ethical code of conduct done clear
  B)
  Restricted entry done clear
  C)
  Service motive done clear
  D)
  Professional association done clear
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• question_answer41)
  The sales department accuses production department for the poor sales due to late delivery of goods, production department accuses purchase department for not delivering the raw material in time and purchase department accuses finance department for not releasing funds on time. Which quality of management is missing in the above situation?
  A)
  Planning done clear
  B)
  Cooperation done clear
  C)
  Coordination done clear
  D)
  Poor hierarchy done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Match the columns.

  Column I		Column II
  A.	The force that binds all other functions of management.	(i)	Planning
  B.	Doing the right task, completing activities and achieving goals.	(ii)	Coordinating
  C.	Doing the task correctly with minimum cost.	(iii)	Efficiency
  D.	Setting goals.	(iv)	Effectiveness

  Identify the correct option.
  A)
  A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(iii) done clear
  B)
  A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(i) done clear
  C)
  A-(i), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(ii) done clear
  D)
  A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i) done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Which of the following statements is true as management as a science?
  A)
  Existence of theoretical knowledge done clear
  B)
  Based on practice and creativity done clear
  C)
  Principles based on experimentation done clear
  D)
  Professional association done clear
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• question_answer44)
  To oversee the efforts of the workforce is the function of
  A)
  Operational or supervisory management done clear
  B)
  Top level management done clear
  C)
  Middle level management done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Which of the following is the function of lower level management?
  A)
  To integrate diverse elements and coordinate the activities of different departments. done clear
  B)
  To know the business environment and its implications for the survival of the firm. done clear
  C)
  To be responsible for implementing and controlling plans and strategies developed by the top management. done clear
  D)
  To interact with the actual work force and pass on instructions of the middle management to the workers. done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Geeta is working in a private sector bank. One of her key function relates to the formulation of the overall organisational goals and strategies of the bank. Identify the level of management at which she is working?
  A)
  Lower Level done clear
  B)
  Top Level done clear
  C)
  Middle Level done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Ram has recently joined AMV Limited, a company manufacturing refrigerator. He found that his department was under-staffed and other departments were not cooperating with his department for smooth functioning of the organisation. Therefore, he ensured that his department has the required number of employees and its cooperation with other departments is improved. Identify the level at which Ram was working.
  A)
  Top Level done clear
  B)
  Middle Level done clear
  C)
  Lower Level done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Through their efforts quality of output is maintained, wastage of material is minimised and safety standards are maintained. Which level of management is highlighted in aforesaid statement?
  A)
  Top level of management done clear
  B)
  Middle level of management done clear
  C)
  Operational level of management done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which of the following functions is performed by the middle-level management?
  A)
  Analysis of business environment and its implication for survival of organization done clear
  B)
  Maintenance of quality output and minimisation of wastage done clear
  C)
  Formulation of organisational goals and strategies done clear
  D)
  Interpretation of the policies framed by the top management done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Human Resource Department of any organisation has to ensure the adequate number of employees available throughout the organisation. At which level a human resource manager works?
  A)
  Top-level management done clear
  B)
  Middle-level management done clear
  C)
  Operational management done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Had is responsible for taking decision on which machinery to be purchased to improve the productivity of the organisation. At which level Hari is working?
  A)
  Top Level done clear
  B)
  Middle Level done clear
  C)
  Lower Level done clear
  D)
  Supervisory Level done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Which of the following points supports the fact that 'Management is a profession'?
  A)
  Service motive done clear
  B)
  Personalised application done clear
  C)
  Principles based on experimentation done clear
  D)
  Based on practice and creativity done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Superintendent works at which level of management?
  A)
  Operational level of management done clear
  B)
  Middle level of management done clear
  C)
  Top level of management done clear
  D)
  Either [b] or [c] done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Policy formulation is the function of
  A)
  top level managers done clear
  B)
  middle level managers done clear
  C)
  operational management done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer55)
  "Deciding in advance what is to be done, how it is to be done, when it is to be done", highlights which function of the management?
  A)
  Organising done clear
  B)
  Planning done clear
  C)
  Directing done clear
  D)
  Controlling done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Match the columns on the basis of nature of management.

  Column I		Column II
  A.	Principles are based on observation and experimentation.	(i)	Management as an art.
  B.	Principles are based on practice and creativity.	(ii)	Management as a profession.
  		(iii)	Management as a science.

  Identify the correct option.
  A)
  A-(ii), B-(iii) done clear
  B)
  A-(iii), B-(i) done clear
  C)
  A-(i), B-(iii) done clear
  D)
  A-(ii), B-(i) done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Following are the managerial functions against their respective aspects:

  Managerial functions		Aspects
  A.	Planning	(i)	Deviations
  B.	Staffing	(ii)	Objectives
  C.	Direction	(iii)	Abilities
  D.	Controlling	(iv)	Leadership

  Select the most appropriate combination.
  A)
  A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i) done clear
  B)
  A-(iv), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(ii) done clear
  C)
  A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i) done clear
  D)
  A-(iii), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iv) done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which one of the following sequences of process of management is correct?
  A)
  Planning, controlling, staffing, organising done clear
  B)
  Staffing, planning, controlling, organising done clear
  C)
  Planning, organising, staffing, controlling done clear
  D)
  Organising, staffing, controlling, planning done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Match the functions of management with their respective examples.

  Functions of Management		Examples
  A.	Planning	(i)	Conform actual results with planned results
  B.	Organising	(ii)	Bridge the gap between where we are and where we want to go
  C.	Staffing	(iii)	Establishing authority - responsibility relationship
  D.	Directing	(iv)	Right people for the right job
  E.	Controlling	(v)	Putting resources into action

  Identify the correct option.
  A)
  A-(i), B-(v), C-(iv), D-(ii), E-(iii) done clear
  B)
  A-(i), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(ii), E-(v) done clear
  C)
  A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(v), E-(i) done clear
  D)
  A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(v), E-(ii) done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Ajay joins a garment factory as a plant supervisor in Lucknow. He observes that the output of some workers is very low as compared to the standards set for their performance. On analysing the reasons for the same, he finds out that a lot of time of the workers is wasted in getting the requisite material issued from the store. Whereas on asking, the storekeeper complains that there is no harmony in the working of the production department as a whole. Everyday the workers approach him at the last minute to procure different kinds of threads, laces, mirrors, buttons, etc. If it is not available in the store then he has to place an order with the purchase officer. As a result, a lot of time of the workers is wasted. So, in order to integrate the various production activities, henceforth, Ajay ensures that the storekeeper is informed well three days in advance about the requisite material. Consequently, the storekeeper is able to keep the material ready for the workers every morning in accordance with their requirements. In context of the above case, identify quality of management that Ajay has introduced in the working of the production department as a corrective measure to control the output of the workers.
  A)
  Organising done clear
  B)
  Planning done clear
  C)
  Coordinating done clear
  D)
  Directing done clear
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