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Planning and organising

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Planning is considered to be rigid because:

a)

it provides a course of action to be followed

b)

it does not consider changes in business environment

c)

it lays the fixed path for managers to follow

d)

all the above

2.

This plan decides "what is to be done"

a)

policy

b)

objective

c)

procedure

d)

strategy

3.

which of the following is not a feature of planning

a)

primary function

b)

pervasive

c)

arranging resources

d)

mental exercise

4.

which of the following is true for planning ?

a)

it is economical

b)

it involves creative implementation

c)

it provides rational approach for decision making

d)

it takes care of dynamic environment

5.

Planning is a process

a)

Periodic

b)

continuous

c)

casual

d)

annual

6.

Name the function of management which involves setting objectives and developing appropriate courses of action to achieve these objectives.

a)

Directing

b)

Organising

c)

Planning

d)

Staffing

7.

Which of the following is not a benefit of planning?

a)

Planning reduces overlapping and wasteful activities

b)

Planning is a mental exercise.

c)

Planning provides directions.

d)

Planning reduces the risks of uncertainty.

8.

Planning cannot foresee every thing and thus there may be obstacles to effective planning. identify the related limitation of planning.

a)

planning leads to rigidity

b)

planning may not work in dynamic environment

c)

planning does not guarantee success

d)

planning reduces creativity

9.

By comparing ______ with standards manager can know whether the goals are achieved or not:-

a)

Risk

b)

Ideas

c)

Actual performance

d)

Costs

10.

First step in planning process is to-------

a)

Setting objective

b)

Developing premises

c)

Evaluate alternative

d)

None of the above

11.

The planning function of management is conducted at which level of management?

a)

Top level

b)

Middle level

c)

Operational level

d)

None of the above

12.

Which of the following quality a manager must possess to succeed in planning?

a)

Reflective Thinking

b)

Imagination

c)

Farsightedness

d)

All of these

13.

Following a pre decided plan, when circumstances have changed, may not turn out to be in the organizations interest. Which limitation of planning is indicated here?

a)

Planning leads to rigidity

b)

planning involve huge cost

c)

Planning is time consuming process

d)

None of the above

14.

Which of the following is a feature of planning:-

a)

(a) Focuses on achieving goals

b)

b) Pervasive

c)

(c) Mental exercise

d)

(d) All of the above

15.

Planning provides direction is a--------

a)

(a) Importance of planning

b)

(b) Limitation of planning

c)

(c) Characteristics of planning

d)

(d) Method

16.

_______ are detailed statements about a project which outlines the objectives, rules, etc.

a)

(a) Budget

b)

(b) Programme

c)

(c) Single use plan

d)

(d) Policy

17.

____________is a statement of expenses, revenue and income for a specified period.

a)

Programme

b)

Budget

c)

Objective

d)

Rule

18.

___________ reflects a managerial decision that a certain action must or must not be taken.

a)

Policy

b)

Rule

c)

Method

d)

Objective

19.

___________ defines the broad parameters within which a manager may function.

a)

Objective

b)

Policy

c)

Rule

d)

Budget

20.

A plan is framed, it is implemented and is followed by another plan on the basis of new requirements and future conditions. Which of the following best describes the above statement?

a)

Planning focuses on achieving objectives.

b)

Planning is continuous.

c)

Planning is futuristic.

d)

Planning is a mental exercise.

21.

Planning can eliminate changes or events.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Maruti started offering a discount of Rs. 20,000 on purchase of Wagon R. In response to this, Hyundai started with a scheme of free MP3 player with every Santro. Identify the type of plan indicated in the given statement.

a)

Policy

b)

Rule

c)

Strategy

d)

Procedure

23.

which of following is a benefit of planning?

a)

helps in avoiding confusion and misunderstanding

b)

ensures clarity in thought and action

c)

useless and redundant activities are minimised or eliminated

d)

all of above

24.

which of following is not a feature of planning?

a)

planning is futuristic

b)

planning is pervasive

c)

planning establishes standards for controlling

d)

planning focuses on achieving objectives

25.

all other managerial functions are performed within the framework of the plans drawn . identify the related feature of planning

a)

planning focuses on achieving objectives

b)

planning is pervasive

c)

planning is futuristic

d)

planning is primary function of management

26.

15. Planning is helpful for:

a)

Reducing inefficiency

b)

Better utilisation of Resources

c)

Reducing risk of Uncertainty

d)

Maintaining Flexibility

27.

12. Planning function is performed by:

a)

Top Management

b)

Middle Management

c)

Operative Management

d)

All of the above

28.

18. Out of the following steps of planning, which one precedes the step 'Selecting an Alternative'?

a)

Setting Objective

b)

Developing Premises

c)

Evaluating Alternative Courses

d)

Identifying Alternative Courses of Action

29.

23. Planning is needed at all the levels of management. Which feature of planning is being highlighted?

a)

Primary function

b)

Continuous

c)

Mental Exercise

d)

Pervasive

30.

30. Procedure means:

a)

Prescribed way to perform a task

b)

Routine steps in a chronological order

c)

Detailed statements about a course of action

d)

Specific statements that inform what is to be done

31.

In which type of organisation, the principle of scalar chain is fully followed

a)

Divisional Organisation

b)

Formal Organisation

c)

Informal Organisation

d)

None of the above

32.

Departments are established on the basis of ______________ in functional organisation.

a)

Products

b)

Demand

c)

Functions

d)

Market

33.

Which is not a feature of of formal organisation?

a)

It is personal

b)

It is more stable

c)

It is deliberately created

d)

It is based on rules and procedures

34.

The first step in the process of organising involves _______________ .

a)

Departmentalization

b)

Establishing reporting relationship

c)

Identification and division of work

d)

Assignment of duties

35.

Number of subordinates under a superior is called

a)

Office environment

b)

Scalar Chain

c)

Strict control

d)

Span of management

36.

How is Accountability created

a)

By assigning responsibility

b)

By assigning authority

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of these

37.

If a company deals in metal products and plastic products, what type of organisation will be useful for it?

a)

Informal

b)

Functional

c)

Both of the above

d)

Divisional

38.

Extended form of delegation of authority is called

a)

Specialisation

b)

Decentralisation

c)

Centralisation

d)

Division of labour

39.

Which one is not correct in respect of formal organisation

a)

Definite responsibility

b)

Definite authority

c)

Effective control

d)

Social popularity

40.

Which of the following is not an element of delegation?

a)

Accountability

b)

Authority

c)

Responsibility

d)

Informal Organisation

41.

Uranus Limited is a company dealing in metal products. The work is mainly divided into functions including production, purchase, marketing, accounts and personnel. Identify the type of organisational structure followed by the organisation.

a)

Functional structure

b)

Relational structure

c)

Divisional structure

d)

None of the above.

42.

Identify the correct sequence of steps to be followed in an organising process.

a)

Departmentalisation, Establishing reporting relationships, Assignment of duties, Identification and Division of work.

b)

Identification and Division of work, Departmentalisation, Assignment of duties, Establishing reporting relationships.

c)

, Establishing reporting relationships, Assignment of duties, Identification and Division of work, Departmentalisation

d)

Departmentalisation, Assignment of duties, Establishing reporting relationships, Identification and Division of work.

43.

Authority granted to an employee should be

a)

More than the responsibility entrusted to him

b)

Less than the responsibility entrusted to him

c)

Equal to the responsibility entrusted to him

d)

All of the above

44.

Delegation is between ____________ and _____________ of the organisation

(a)  

45.

Which of the following is incorrect

a)

Authority flows from superior to subordinate

b)

Authority is arising out of responsibility

c)

Accountability arises out of authority

d)

Responsibility is flowing up ward

46.

Which one is true for divisional structure

a)

It is for the products diversification

b)

FMGC goods are covered under it

c)

It creates functional empire

d)

it is for occupational specialisation

47.

decentralisation philosophy promotes (a)  

48.

__________ reduces successively as we go down the corporate ladder.

a)

Authority

b)

Responsibility

c)

Accountability

49.

In a decentralised organisation, there is no need for supervision over the activities of a subordinate.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Systematic distribution of Authority at all levels of organisation is

a)

Delegation

b)

Decentralisation

c)

Disbursement

d)

All of the above

51.

___________ essentially implies a process which coordinates human efforts, assembles resources and integrates both into a unified whole to be utilised for achieving specified objectives.

a)

Coordination

b)

Planning

c)

Organising

d)

Directing

52.

Grouping of activities on the basis of product lines is a part of _________.

a)

Delegated Organisation

b)

Divisional Organisation

c)

Functional Organisation

d)

Autonomous Organisation

53.

Name the type of 'Organisational structure' which promotes efficiency in utilisation of manpower.

a)

Centralised Organisation

b)

Decentralised Organisation

c)

Functional Organisation

d)

Divisional Organisation

54.

Authority granted to an employee should be

a)

More than the responsibility entrusted to him

b)

Less than the responsibility entrusted to him

c)

Equal to the responsibility entrusted to him

d)

All of the above

55.

Complete centralisation would imply concentration of all decision-making functions at the ______.

a)

Lower level of the management hierarchy

b)

Apex of the management hierarchy

c)

Middle level of management

d)

None of these.

56.

The process of bringing together physical ,financial and human resources and establishing productive relationship among them is

a)

Staffing

b)

Planning

c)

Organising

d)

Directing

57.

Which of the following is not a feature of organisation?

a)

Component of management

b)

coordination

c)

division of work

d)

one person

58.

Organising function leads to creation of (a)  

59.

Planning is the brain of business then what is organisation?

a)

Heart

b)

Head

c)

Structure

d)

Blood

60.

Which of the following is an essence of management?

a)

supervision

b)

directing

c)

controlling

d)

coordination

61.

Centralisation refers to

a)

Opening new branches

b)

Separation of divisions or levels

c)

Dispersal of decision making authority

d)

Retention of decision making authority

62.

If the manager is over burdened then he must use the following concept

a)

Decentralisation

b)

Delegation

c)

Span of management

d)

None of the above

63.

Who reports to whom is decided in the following step of organising process

a)

Grouping the activities

b)

Assignment of duties

c)

Establish authority relationship

d)

Identifying the activities

64.
Grouping of activities in accordance to their nature is:
a)
division of work
b)
departmentalization
c)
specialisation
d)
assigning of responsibilities
65.
Dividing work into smaller and manageable tasks is a part of
a)
departmentalization
b)
assigning duties
c)
identification and division of work
d)
establishing reporting relationship
66.
Which of the following is not a result of division of work into smaller tasks
a)
optimum utilization of work
b)
product specialisation
c)
clarity in working relationships
d)
adapting to change
67.
Span of management determines
a)
levels of management in a department
b)
levels of management in a division
c)
levels of management in an organisational structure
68.
Span of management is defined as
a)
number of employees in a department
b)
number of employees in division
c)
number of employees a superior can manage
69.
Which of the following business may have divisional structure?
a)
producing single product through various processes
b)
multi-product company
c)
multi-functional company
70.
It is a limitation of functional structure
a)
functional empires
b)
functional specialization
c)
better control
d)
managerial efficiency
71.
The organisation which follows rules and procedures related to work processes
a)
functional organisation
b)
divisional organisation
c)
formal organisation
d)
informal structure
72.
Which of the following does not follow the scalar chain?
a)
function organisation
b)
divisional organisation
c)
informal organisation
d)
formal organisation
73.
Grouping of activities on the basis of product lines is a part of
a)
delegated organization
b)
divisional organization
c)
functional organization
d)
autonomous organization
74.

Rishabh has joined as a Creative Head in an entertainment company. He always ensures that the work has been divided into small and manageable activities and also the activities of similar nature are grouped together. Identify the related step in organising process being mentioned in the above lines.

a)

(a) Identification and division of work

b)

(b) Departmentalisation

c)

(c) Assignment of duties

d)

(d) Establishing reporting relationships

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