CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Nature and Significance Of Management MCQs Set B

Question. Under what function of management does the determining of structure of roles fall?
(a) Planning
(b) Organising
(c) Directing
(d) Controlling

Answer : B

Question. Which degree is essential to become a manager?
(a) B.Com.
(b) M.Com.
(c) M.B.A.
(d) None of these

Answer : D

Question. Under what function of management does the ‘corrective action’ fall?
(a) Planning
(b) Organising
(c) Directing
(d) Controlling

Answer : D

Question. A ________ chain is formed from the top-level management to the lower-level management.
(a) Vertical
(b) Thick
(c) Scalar
(d) Small

Answer : C

Question. What, out of the following, does not fall under directing?
(a) Planning
(b) Supervision
(c) Leadership
(d) Motivation

Answer : A

Question. “Coordination is not a separate function of management but it happens to be the final truth of all functions.” In what context this observation has been made?
(a) Coordination is the essence of management
(b) Coordination is not established automatically
(c) Coordination is a continuously moving process
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question: Coordination is
(a) Function of management
(b) The essence of management
(c) an objective of management
(d) none of the above

Answer : B

Question: What out of the following has been called the essence of management?
(a) Communication
(b) Coordination
(c) Supervision
(d) Leadership

Answer : B

Question. Assertion: Coordination is a voluntarily binding force between individuals and departments.
Reason: Coordination gives a direction to the willing spirit
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
(d) Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true

Answer : D

Question. Assertion: The job of the lower level is complex and stressful, demanding, long hours and commitment to the organisation.
Reason: Lower level manager interacts with the actual work force, pass on the instructions and supervise their work, maintain quality of products, maintain safety standards and so on.
(a) Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
(d) Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true

Answer : D

Question. In the context of business what does research refer to?
(a) Finding out new products
(b) Finding out new markets
(c) Finding out new methods of distribution
(d) All the above

Answer : D

Question. ‘Thinking before doing’, under which function of management is this performed?
(a) Controlling
(b) Directing
(c) Organising
(d) Planning

Answer : D

Question. Levels of management in an organisation serve as a ________ line among the different managerial posts.
(a) Strong
(b) Dividing
(c) Weak
(d) Straight

Answer : B

Question. At what level of management does the Chief Executive Officer operate?
(a) Top-level
(b) Middle-level
(c) Lower-level
(d) None of these

Answer : A

Question: Which of the following is true?
(a) Coordination is not equally important at all levels of management
(b) Coordination has no importance
(c) Coordination is equally important at all levels of
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question: Recruitment and selection of the personnel, Identify the functions of the management
(a) Staffing
(b) Directing
(c) Controlling
(d) Co-Ordination

Answer : A

Question. A manager obtains the required capital at 12% interest while the prevailing rate of interest happens to be 10%. How would you describe such a manager?
(a) Efficient
(b) Effective
(c) Efficient and Effective
(d) Inefficient

Answer : B

Question. Number of levels of management are:
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) four

Answer : C

Question. What is that area called where the non-managerial members work?
(a) Shopping Area
(b) Showroom Area
(c) Platform Area
(d) Factory Area

Answer : C

Question. Under what function of management does the work of filling posts with people fall?
(a) Planning
(b) Organising
(c) Staffing
(d) Directing

Answer : C

Question: The meaning of coordination is to balance its various activities are
(a) All the options
(b) Sale & Purchase
(c) Production
(d) Finance

Answer : A

Question: Management is multi-dimensional. Which is the dimensions of it
(a) Work
(b) Work and People
(c) People
(d) None of the options

Answer : B

Question. “Art is bringing about of a desired result through application of skill”. Whose statement is this?
(a) T.L. Massie
(b) G.R. Terry
(c) Prof. Dalton E. McFarland
(d) None of these

Answer : B

Question. By evaluating results what does management try to find out and then takes corrective action.
(a) Profit
(b) Loss
(c) Deviations
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. What is the focus of attention when a manager is busy in planning activity?
(a) Coordination
(b) Directing
(c) Controlling
(d) Staffing

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following have no representative professional organisations available?
(a) Law
(b) Management
(c) Medical
(d) Accountancy

Answer : B

Question. To what function of management is coordination associated with?
(a) Planning
(b) Organising
(c) Staffing, directing and controlling
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. Management is:
(a) An Activity
(b) A process
(c) A Tradition
(d) An Illusion

Answer : B

Question: In order to be successful an organisation must change its goals according to the needs of environment. Which characteristic of management is highlighted here
(a) Dynamic
(b) Intangible Force
(c) Universal
(d) All the options

Answer : A

Question. Assertion(A): Management is an inexact science .
Reason(R): It is based on human behaviour. It is neither precise nor as comprehensive as thepure science like physics or chemistry.
(a) Both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are True and Reason (R)is the correct explanation of Assertion(A).
(b) Both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are True, but Reason (R)is not the correct explanation of Assertion(A).
(c) Assertion(A) is True, but Reason(R) is False.
(d) Assertion(A) is False, but Reason(R) is true.

Answer : A

Question. Which one of the following sequence of process of management is correct:
(a) Planning, Controlling, Organising, Staffing
(b) Staffing, Planning, Organising, Controlling
(c) Planning, Organising, Staffing, Controlling
(d) Organising, Planning, Staffing, Controlling

Answer : C

Question: Name the process that synchronises the activities of different departments.
(a) Coordination
(b) Staffing
(c) Production
(d) Finance

Answer : A

True/False

Question. Middle level managers set goals and objectives and make decisions about the direction of the organisation that affect everyone in the organisation.
Answer : False

Question. Middle level management is responsible for setting and achieving objectives for the organisation.
Answer : False

Question. Directing takes place at every level of management.
Answer : True

Question. Profession refers to the skills to be put into action for the achievement of a given task.
Answer : False

Question. Co-ordination without Co-operation may lead to dissatisfaction among employees.
Answer : True

Question. Coordination without cooperation has not roots and cooperation without coordination bears no fruits.
Answer : True

Question. Old saying ‘Managers are born’ has been replaced by ‘Managers are made’.
Answer : True

Question. Science is a well-defined body of knowledge which is learned intellectually with the motive to serve others.
Answer : False

Question. Supervisors and foremen may both be considered first-line managers.
Answer : True

Question. First-line supervisors are responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of operative employees.
Answer : True

One Word

Question. Which level of management has the power to decide about the opening of new branch of a business?
Answer : Top level

Question. Identify the level of management at which the managers are responsible for implementing and controlling the plans and strategies of the organisation.
Answer : Middle-Level Management

Question. Name the level of management which is engaged in taking key decisions.
Answer : Top level

Question. At which level of management, the managers are responsible for the welfare and survival of the organisation?
Answer : Top-Level Management

Question. Mohan is working as Manager–Operations. In which managerial level is he working?
Answer : Middle level

Question. Which level interprets and explains the policy decisions?
Answer : Middle level

Question. Ritu is the manager of the northern division of a large corporate house. At what level does she work in the organization?
Answer : Middle

Question. Which level of manages are responsible for all the activities of first line managers?
Answer : Middle level.

Question. Which level is known as operative management in an organisation?
Answer : Lower level/Supervisory level

Fill in the blanks

Question. Management fulfills three basic objectives; organisational, __________ and personnel.
Answer : Social

Question. Management tries to achieve _____________ objectives by satisfying human needs.
Answer : personnel

Question. Management as _______ creates cause and effect relationship.
Answer : science

Question. Planning & organizing and Staffing & Directing are the respective jobs of ____ level and ____ level of management respectively.
Answer : top/middle

Question. Supervisory/operational level is also known as _______ managers.
Answer : first line

Question. Coordination act as a _______force between various departments to ensure unity of action.
Answer : binding

Question. Organizational objectives carry survival, _____ and ________ as three sub-objectives of management.
Answer : Profit/growth

Question. Top level of management is responsible for ______ and _____ of the organization.
Answer : survival/welfare

Question. Sharman uses methods of production which do not affect the environment. He is trying to achieve _______objective of management.
Answer : social

Question. Provision of entertainment facility is an example of _______ objective.
Answer : personnel

Question. ______presupposes the existence of certain theoretical knowledge.
Answer : Art