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Management

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Management is_________________.

a)

An art

b)

A science

c)

Both (a) and (b)

d)

Neither art nor science

2.

Henry Fayol is famous for_________________.

a)

Scientific Management

b)

Rationalization

c)

Industrial Psychology

d)

Principles of Management

3.

Who is known as ‘the father of Scientific Management’?

a)

Henry Fayol

b)

Elton Mayo

c)

Peter F. Drucker

d)

F.W. Taylor

4.

The principle that a subordinate should receive the order and be responsible to the only boss is known as _________________.

a)

Unity of Command

b)

Unity of Direction

c)

Span of Control

d)

All of the Above

5.

In order to communicate, motivate and delegate a manager must have ___________________.

a)

Interpersonal Skills

b)

Technical Skills

c)

Conceptual Skills

d)

Political Skills

6.

Which of the following management functions are closely related?

a)

Planning and Organizing

b)

Staffing and Control

c)

Planning and Control

d)

Planning and Staffing

7.

Marketing manager may be classified in the category of____________________.

a)

Top-level management

b)

Middle-level management

c)

Lower-level management

d)

All of the Above

8.

Which term best describes the process of obtaining, deploying, and utilizing a variety of essential resources to contribute to an organization’s success?

a)

Planning

b)

Organizing

c)

Staffing

d)

Management

9.

Which management function involves setting goals and objectives and creating specific plans for completing them?

a)

Planning

b)

Organizing

c)

Controlling

d)

Leading

10.

A manager who possesses knowledge of the processes, equipment, and potential problems of an industry would possess what type of managerial skill?

a)

Technical

b)

Administrative

c)

Interpersonal

d)

Organizational

11.

--------------- is the most basic for all management functions.

a)

Controlling

b)

Planning

c)

Directing

d)

Organizing

12.

Planning is a -------------- process

a)

Static process

b)

Dynamic process

c)

Idle

d)

None of the mentioned

13.

Goal or target to be achieved is known as

a)

Schedule

b)

Budget

c)

Procedures

d)

Objective

14.

The total organization is directed through corporate objective provided by the top level management is called

a)

Bottom up approach

b)

Top down approach

c)

Top level approach

d)

Bottom level approach

15.

Set of clear instruction in a clear and logical sequence to perform a particular task is known as

a)

Rules

b)

Programme

c)

Policy

d)

Methods

16.

MBO stands for

a)

Management by Objective

b)

Management Business Objectives

c)

Measurable by Objective

d)

Measurable Business Objectives

17.

It is the art of leading and motivating the subordinates for them to fully contribute to the attainment of the organizational objectives.

a)

Staffing

b)

Controlling

c)

Directing

18.

It is the process of sending or receiving messages from the supervisor to the subordinates or vice versa.

a)

Directing

b)

Communicating

c)

Decision-making

19.

It is a choice between various ways of getting a particular thing done.

a)

Cause

b)

Deicision

c)

Problem

20.

It involves the selection of the right person to occupy the right position.

a)

Organizing

b)

Staffing

c)

Directing

21.

It involves the determination of deviations from the original plan and setting corrective mechanisms to address them.

a)

Planning

b)

Organizing

c)

Controlling

22.

Selecting and implementing the most suited style of leadership and appropriate employee motivation scheme is the ultimate motive of this function of management.

a)

Directing

b)

Staffing

c)

Planning

23.

It is the process of setting alternative courses of action and selecting the best choice of address the problem.

a)

Controlling

b)

Problem analysis

c)

Decision-making

24.

Which of the following statements is true with reference to principles of management?

a)

The principles of management have evolved

b)

The principles of management are yet to be evolved

c)

The principles of management are in the continuous process of evolution

d)

None of the above

25.

The application of this principle of management leads to higher production and better work for the same effort. Identify the related principle of general management.

a)

Discipline

b)

Equity

c)

Division of work

d)

Order

26.

Name the principle of management suggested by Henri Fayol, which advocates that, "there should be good superiors at all levels, clear and fair agreement and judicious application of penalties."

a)

Authority and responsibility

b)

Esprit De Corps

c)

Unity of command

d)

Order

27.

According to Henri Fayol, if this principle of general management is violated, "authority is undermined, discipline is in jeopardy, order disturbed and stability threatened." Identify the principle.

a)

Authority and responsibility

b)

Discipline

c)

Unity of command

d)

Equity

28.

The principles of management are intended to be applied to all types and sizes of organisations. This statement reflects that the principles of management are

a)

General guidelines

b)

Flexible

c)

Universally applicable

d)

Mainly behavioural

29.

Organisation interest supersede employees interest is indicated in

a)

Principle of subordination of individual interest to general interest

b)

Principle of Esprit de corps

c)

Principle of initiative

d)

Principle of discipline

30.

Principle of Responsibility and authority insists on

a)

Responsibility> Authority

b)

Authority> Responsibility

c)

Authority= Responsibility

d)

All of the above

31.

Unity of command insists on

a)

One boss one employee

b)

Orders from a single superior

c)

Match between orders of different bosses

d)

All of the above

32.

Which principle of management leads to specialisation?

a)

Division of work

b)

Unity of command

c)

Unity of direction

d)

Scalar chain

33.

Mr. Neeraj, the salesman in Progress Ltd., designed a new cost saving advertisement technique ‘ through his personal experience and suggests the same to his sales manager but it was not appreciated by his sales manager and he also warned him not to come with any suggestions in future. Which principle of Fayol is being overlooked by the sales manager? What should have been the appropriate way of response by the sales manager?

a)

Initiative

b)
Centralization
c)
Division of Work
d)
Unity of Command
34.

Mohan always comes 1 hour late in the office and leave half an hour before the scheduled time. No penal action is taken against him. Other employees also started coming late in the office. Management is very disturbed with this and has started scolding the employees.
(a) Which management principle is being violated in the given case?

a)
Transparency
b)
Discipline
c)
Efficiency
d)
Loyalty
35.

Arun and Sonia, having same educational qualifications are working as managers in Alfa Ltd. Arun belongs to rural area where employment opportunities are very less whereas Sonia belongs to urban area. Ignoring many others differences between the two, management of Alfa Ltd.  appointed them as manager, on the same salary package of  Rs. 40,000 per month.  

Name and explain the principle of management being followed in the above case.


a)

Division of Work

b)

Equity Principle

c)
Unity of Command Principle
d)
Equity Principle
36.
  1. On 27th September, 2015, PM Narendra Modi visited the headquarters of ‘Facebook’    in California. This news was covered by ABP News Channel. The news item highlighted the following unique features of Facebook’s office:

Office spread over 4.5 lakh sq feet area of land. Within the office, the employees use skates to move from one place to another.10, 000 employees working in the office, all at same level. No cabin or separate room for any employee. There is open work place to ensure mutual understanding and team work. All meeting are held in a conference room having walls made of glass. Anyone can see with whom the manager is meeting or interacting. Focus is not on working hours, rather on quality of work. There is ample provision for leisure activities, rest rooms, widespread clean and green environment and beautiful nursery at the terrace for the employees.

      On the basis of above information, answer the following questions:

  1. Name one principle of Fayol followed in the Facebook’s office.

a)
Scalar Chain
b)
Unity of Direction
c)
Unity of Command
d)
Division of Labor
37.
  1. Voltech india Ltd, is manufacturing LED bulbs to save electricity and running under heavy losses. To revive from losses, the management thought of shifting the unit to backward area where labour is available at the low cost .The management also asked workers to work overtime without any additional payment and promised to increase the wages of the workers after achieving the mission. 

  1. State principle of management discussed above

a)

Science, Not Rule of Thumb

b)

Fatigue Study

c)

Cooperation not Individualism

38.

ABC Ltd. is facing a situation where the employees are not motivated to work efficiently. The management is considering implementing a reward system to boost employee morale and productivity. Which principle of management is the management trying to apply in this scenario?

a)

Unity of Command

b)

Scalar Chain

c)

Remuneration of Personnel

d)

Division of Labor

39.

Ramesh, a team leader at XYZ Corp, is known for his autocratic leadership style. He makes all decisions without consulting his team members and expects strict obedience. Identify the management principle that Ramesh is not adhering to in his leadership approach.

a)

Initiative

b)

Unity of Direction

c)

Centralization

d)

Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest

40.

LMN Corporation has a strict policy of promoting employees based solely on seniority rather than performance. This has led to dissatisfaction among high-performing employees who feel undervalued. Which principle of management is being overlooked by LMN Corporation?

a)

Unity of Command

b)

Equity

c)

Scalar Chain

d)

Division of Work

41.

Mr. Rajat, a project manager at Tech Solutions, always makes decisions without considering the opinions of his team members. He believes that his decisions are always the best. Identify the management principle that Mr. Rajat is not adhering to in his leadership approach.

a)

Initiative

b)

Unity of Direction

c)

Centralization

d)

Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest

42.

XYZ Corporation has a policy of promoting employees based on their performance rather than seniority. This has led to a competitive work environment where employees strive to excel. Which principle of management is XYZ Corporation emphasizing through this policy?

a)

Unity of Command

b)

Equity

c)

Scalar Chain

d)

Division of Work