MF MCQ 3
MF MCQ 3
A. staffing
B. planning
C. co-operation
D. controlling
Answer : C
Name the scientist who put forward the theory of 'Scientific Management'.
A. Frank Gilbreth
B. Abraham Maslow
C. F.W.Taylor
D. Henry Fayol
Answer : C
The __ management function involves identifying & arranging the work and resources
needed to achieve the goals that have been set.
A. controlling
B. organizing
C. planning
D. staffing
Answer : B
Establishing standards,comparing actual results with standards and taking corrective. actions
are the steps included in the process of
A. controlling
B. directing
C. planning
D. organizing
Answer : A
The process by which actual performance of subordinates is guided towords common goal of
the enterprise is call ........
A. Organisation
B. Unity of command
C. Directing
D. Planning
Answer : C
Measuring actual performance is the __________________ steps involved in the process of
controlling.
A. first
B. second
C. third
D. last
Answer : C
Organizing includes
A. Defining organizational goals
B. Motivating organisatinal members
C. Hiring organizational members
D. Determining who does what tasks
Answer : D
Planning involves the effort to direct and lead people to accomplish the planned work of the
organization.
A. True
B. False
Answer : B
________ can be defined as the set of steps to do the particular activity or activities in
systematic manner.
A. Organizing
B. Planning
C. Directing
D. Motivating
Answer : B
_____ is the most basic and primary function of Management
A. Organizing
B. Purchasing
C. Directing
D. Planning
Answer : D
The ability of a supervisor to choose the correct course of action from the available
alternatives to achieve the desired aims and objectives of the business is termed as
A. Controlling
B. Supervising
C. Directiong
D. Decision Making
Answer : D
Which management function involves setting goals and objectives and creating specific plans
for completing them?
A) planning B) organizing C) controlling D) leading
Which management principle states that each individual should report to only one boss in
order to avoid conflict and/ or confusion?
A) division of command B) chain of command C) unity of direction D) unity of
command
The ability of a manager to interface and work effectively with individuals and groups is
descriptive of what type of managerial skill?
A) technical B) administrative C) interpersonal D) organizational
By comparing ______ with standards manager can know whether the goals are
achieved or not:-
(a) Risk
(b) Ideas
(c) Actual performance
(d) Costs
The sub ordinates are given complete freedom in taking decisions is a part of
(a) Rule
(b) Stratergy
(c) Policy
(d) Procedure
_______ are detailed statements about a project which outlines the objectives, rules, etc.
(a) Budget
(b) Programme
(c) Single use plan
(d) Policy
______ forecasts the sales of different products in each area for particular month:-
(a) Sales budget
(b) Sales accounts
(c) Sales cost
(d) None of the above
Which 18th century writer produced a famous book called 'The Wealth of Nations'?
a) Frederick Taylor
b) Henry Mintzberg
c) Adam Smith
d) Dr Samuel Johnson
What characteristic is not a key feature of the 'open systems' model of management?
a) Morale
b) Innovation
c) Growth resource
d) Adaptation
Which one of these characteristics is most commonly associated with the 'rational goal' model
of management?
a) Worker welfare
b) Health and safety
c) Interpersonal relationships
d) Productivity
Which writer was concerned with the reaction of workers to key characteristics of
bureaucracies?
a) Merton
b) Weber
c) Gouldner
d) Mayo
As what are key factors that reflect the situation of an organisation referred to?
a) Administrations
b) Processes
c) Activities
d) Contingencies
Which of the following statements is/are true about effectiveness and efficiency?
I. Effectiveness refers to the achievement of stated organizational objectives while efficiency
denotes the judicious use of resources to achieve organizational objectives.
II. Effectiveness means “doing things right” while efficiency means “doing the right things”.
III. Effectiveness is the foundation of success whereas efficiency is a minimum condition for
survival after success is achieved.
[A]Only (I) above
[B]Both (I) and (II) above
[C]Both (I) and (III) above
[D]Both (II) and (III) above
Which of the following is not an area of managerial decision-making to which the linear
programming technique can be applied?
[A]Product mix decisions
[B]Pricing decisions
[C]Determining optimal scale of operations
[D]Allocation of scarce resources
Three aspects – delegator’s, delegant’s and organizational – affect delegation. Which of the
following is/are factor(s) that affect delegation of authority from the organizational aspect?
I. Policy towards centralization or decentralization.
II. Availability of managerial personnel.
III. Type of control mechanisms.
[A]Only (I) above
[B]Only (II) above
[C]Only (III) above
[D]All (I), (II) and (III) above
In strategic management, any organizational skills or resources that are exceptional or unique
are the organization’s
[A]Potential external opportunities
[B]Potential internal strengths
[C]Core competencies
[D]Bargaining Power
A large organization that has three levels of managers but each one has ten or more
subordinates reporting directly to that manager is organized to have which of the following
structures?
[A]Flat
[B]Wide
[C]Narrow
[D]Tall
Which of Henry Fayol’s principles of management states that ‘work specialization leads to
efficiency of operations’?
[A]Division of labor
[B]Stability
[C]Esprit de corps
[D]Discipline
In which step of the extended model of the planning process, does an organization focus on
its strengths and weaknesses, competition, and customers’ needs?
[A]Formulating supporting plans
[B]Comparing alternatives in the light of goals
[C]Considering planning premises
[D]Being aware of opportunity
Sairah is associated with a committee that is given the responsibility to review and institute a
process for employees to use when requesting upgrades in computer equipment. Which type
of objectives would Sairah most likely develop?
[A]Intermediate-term objectives
[B]Long-term objectives
[C]Short-term objectives
[D]Organizational objectives
The old control technique(s) which was (were) used through years is (are)
(A) unity of policies
(B) break-even analysis
(C) budgetary control
(D) All of the above
Direction is a ________ function performed by all the managers at all levels of the
organization.
(A) Managerial
(B) Organizational
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
Horizontal co-ordination takes place ___ .
(A) upwards
(B) downwards
(C) sideways
(D) any of the above
When a manager monitors the work performance of workers in his department to determine if
the quality of their work is 'up to standard', this manager is engaging in which function?
a) Planning
b) Controlling
c) Organising
d) Leading
Feedback occurs:
1. During an activity
2. Before an activity
3. During training
4. After an activity occurred
5. Anytime
As what is ensuring that one individual does not carry the burden of a whole work task
referred to?
a) Work specialisation
b) Work design
c) Work schedule
d) Work shift
How do you call a system that allows workers to work part of the week from home?
a) Piece time
b) Part-time
c) Job sharing
d) Telecommuting
A ______ organizational structure is the simplest form and has clear lines of
authority and ease of decision making.
• Horizontal
• Line
• Vertical
• Staff
What is the term used to define the number of subordinates directly controlled by a manager?
• Division management
• Departmentation
• Investment span
• Span of management