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Worksheet time: 42mins
Management is_________________.
An art
A science
Both (a) and (b)
Neither art nor science
Henry Fayol is famous for_________________.
Scientific Management
Rationalization
Industrial Psychology
Principles of Management
Who is known as ‘the father of Scientific Management’?
Henry Fayol
Elton Mayo
Peter F. Drucker
F.W. Taylor
The principle that a subordinate should receive the order and be responsible to the only boss is known as _________________.
Unity of Command
Unity of Direction
Span of Control
All of the Above
In order to communicate, motivate and delegate a manager must have ___________________.
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Skills
Conceptual Skills
Political Skills
Which of the following management functions are closely related?
Planning and Organizing
Staffing and Control
Planning and Control
Planning and Staffing
Marketing manager may be classified in the category of____________________.
Top-level management
Middle-level management
Lower-level management
All of the Above
Which term best describes the process of obtaining, deploying, and utilizing a variety of essential resources to contribute to an organization’s success?
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Management
Which management function involves setting goals and objectives and creating specific plans for completing them?
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Leading
A manager who possesses knowledge of the processes, equipment, and potential problems of an industry would possess what type of managerial skill?
Technical
Administrative
Interpersonal
Organizational
--------------- is the most basic for all management functions.
Controlling
Planning
Directing
Organizing
Planning is a -------------- process
Static process
Dynamic process
Idle
None of the mentioned
Goal or target to be achieved is known as
Schedule
Budget
Procedures
Objective
The total organization is directed through corporate objective provided by the top level management is called
Bottom up approach
Top down approach
Top level approach
Bottom level approach
Set of clear instruction in a clear and logical sequence to perform a particular task is known as
Rules
Programme
Policy
Methods
MBO stands for
Management by Objective
Management Business Objectives
Measurable by Objective
Measurable Business Objectives
It is the art of leading and motivating the subordinates for them to fully contribute to the attainment of the organizational objectives.
Staffing
Controlling
Directing
It is the process of sending or receiving messages from the supervisor to the subordinates or vice versa.
Directing
Communicating
Decision-making
It is a choice between various ways of getting a particular thing done.
Cause
Deicision
Problem
It involves the selection of the right person to occupy the right position.
Organizing
Staffing
Directing
It involves the determination of deviations from the original plan and setting corrective mechanisms to address them.
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Selecting and implementing the most suited style of leadership and appropriate employee motivation scheme is the ultimate motive of this function of management.
Directing
Staffing
Planning
It is the process of setting alternative courses of action and selecting the best choice of address the problem.
Controlling
Problem analysis
Decision-making
Which of the following statements is true with reference to principles of management?
The principles of management have evolved
The principles of management are yet to be evolved
The principles of management are in the continuous process of evolution
None of the above
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.
Discipline
Equity
Division of work
Order
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."
Authority and responsibility
Esprit De Corps
Unity of command
Order
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.
Authority and responsibility
Discipline
Unity of command
Equity
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
General guidelines
Flexible
Universally applicable
Mainly behavioural
Organisation interest supersede employees interest is indicated in
Principle of subordination of individual interest to general interest
Principle of Esprit de corps
Principle of initiative
Principle of discipline
Principle of Responsibility and authority insists on
Responsibility> Authority
Authority> Responsibility
Authority= Responsibility
All of the above
Unity of command insists on
One boss one employee
Orders from a single superior
Match between orders of different bosses
All of the above
Which principle of management leads to specialisation?
Division of work
Unity of command
Unity of direction
Scalar chain
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?
Initiative
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?
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.
Division of Work
Equity Principle
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:
Name one principle of Fayol followed in the Facebook’s office.
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.
State principle of management discussed above
Science, Not Rule of Thumb
Fatigue Study
Cooperation not Individualism
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?
Unity of Command
Scalar Chain
Remuneration of Personnel
Division of Labor
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.
Initiative
Unity of Direction
Centralization
Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest
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?
Unity of Command
Equity
Scalar Chain
Division of Work
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.
Initiative
Unity of Direction
Centralization
Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest
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?
Unity of Command
Equity
Scalar Chain
Division of Work
