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

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: Management is
a) An art
b) A science
c) Both art and science
d) Neither
Answer: c

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 the options
Answer: a

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

Question: What type of power management is?
a) Visible
b) Invisible
c) Separate
d) Collective
Answer: b

Question: Coordination is needed where the efforts of ________ persons are required?
a) One person
b) Two persons
c) Three persons
d) Many persons
Answer: d

Question: Which degree is essential to become a manager?
a) B.Com.
b) M.Com.
c) M.B.A.
d) None of the options
Answer: d

Question: Which of the following is the correct sequence of management processes?
a) Planning, Controlling, Organising, Staffing
b) Staffing, Planning, Organising, Controlling
c) Planning, Organising, Staffing, Controlling
d) Organising, Planning, Staffing, Controlling
Answer: c

Question: Coordination is …………….. .
a) a function of management
b) the essence of management
c) an objective of management
d) characteristic of management
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 the options
Answer: a

Question: The words cooperation and coordination are ________.
a) Opposite
b) Synonym
c) Complementary
d) All the above
Answer: c

Question: Rakesh is working as Regional Manager in ABC Ltd. Name the level at which he is working.
a) Middle Level
b) Top Level
c) Lower Level
d) All the options
Answer: a

Question: Lack of coordination results in
a) Delay
b) Overlapping
c) Duplication
d) All the options
Answer: d

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: Harsh is the managing director in a shoe manufacturing company. He has been doing well at this post. Under his guidance, all unrelated and diverse actions taken by different departments are given a common direction. Identify the characteristic of Management discussed.
a) Management is a goal oriented process
b) Management is a continuous process
c) Management is a group activity
d) Management is a dynamic function
Answer: c

Question: Which of the following are characteristics of coordination?
a) Coordination is a continuous process
b) Coordination integrates group efforts
c) Coordination ensures unity of action
d) All the options
Answer: d

Question: Identify the nature of management when a manager applies existing theoretical knowledge in his own unique manner.
a) Management as a Science
b) Management as an Art
c) Management as a Profession
d) Management as a Discipline
Answer: b

Question: “Thinking before doing”, under which function of management is this performed?
a) Controlling
b) Directing
c) Organising
d) Planning
Answer: d

Question: What function of management is coordination associated with?
a) Planning
b) Organising
c) Staffing, Directing and Controlling
d) All of these
Answer: d

Question: Which are the reasons that bring out the importance of coordination?
a) Specialisation
b) Growth in the size
c) Functional Differentiation
d) All the options
Answer: d

Question: Which of the following functions is performed by operational level management
a) Looking for the safety of workers
b) Representing the problems of workers before the middle level management
c) To ensure quality standards are properly followed
d) All of the above
Answer: d

Question: Coordination acts as the binding force between departments and ensures that all action is aimed at achieving the goals of the organisation. Which characteristic of management is mentioned in the given statement.
a) Coordination integrates group efforts
b) Coordination ensures unity of action
c) Coordination is a continuous process
d) Coordination is an all pervasive function
Answer: b

Question: Arun is responsible for making annual appraisal reports of line managers. At which level of management Arun is working?
a) Top level management
b) Middle level management
c) Lower level management
d) Supervisory level management
Answer: b

Question: The sales department accuses the production department for the poor sales due to late delivery of goods. The production department accuses the purchase department for not delivering the raw material in time and the purchase department accuses the finance department for not releasing funds on time. Which quality of management is missing in the above situation?
a) Planning
b) Management
c) Coordination
d) None of the above
Answer: c

Question: Policy formulation is the function of
a) Top level Managers
b) Middle level Managers
c) Operational Management
d) None of the above
Answer: a

Question: The objective of management which consistently creates economic values for various sections of society is:
a) Organisational Objectives
b) Social Objectives
c) Personal Objectives
d) Both Social and Personal Objectives
Answer: b

Question: _______ arises out of the complexities of modern technology and the diversity of tasks to be performed.
a) Division of work
b) Cooperation
c) Specialisation
d) Functional Differentiation
Answer: b

Question: ‘Even where members of a department willingly cooperate and work, a manager has to coordinate the efforts of different people in a conscious manner.’ Identify the characteristic of coordination discussed above.
a) Coordination ensures unity of action
b) Coordination is a deliberate function
c) Coordination is a continuous process
d) Allowances
Answer: b

Question: __________ is the process of working with and through others to effectively achieve organisational objectives by efficiently using limited resources in the changing environment.
a) Coordination
b) Management
c) Organising
d) Planning
Answer: b

Question: Mr. Top the Managing director of A ltd appointed Production manager Mr. Produce who was assisted by Mr. Ustad who was to take care of ensuring the proper and safe working conditions for workers. Where will Mr. Ustad be placed in management hierarchy?
a) Middle level
b) Top level
c) Operational level
d) None of the above
Answer: c

Fill In The Blanks

Question: Lower level of management comprises of___________ and ___________ .
Answer: foremen ,supervisors

Question: Management is ___________ as it includes management of work, people and operations.
Answer: multi dimensional

Question: Scientific principles have ___________ validity and application.
Answer: universal

Question: Efficiency means doing the task correctly and with ___________ cost.
Answer: minimum

Question: Management is a___________ function as it adapts itself according to the changing environment.
Answer: dynamic

Question: The policies framed by the top management is interpreted by ___________ level of management.
Answer: middle

Question: All professions are based on ___________ of knowledge.
Answer: well-defined body

Question: ___________ level of management passes on the instructions of management to the workers.
Answer: Supervisory

True/ False :

Question: Middle level of management implement the policies framed by top level of management.
Answer: True

Question: Management is a full fledged profession like legal, accounting and medical profession.
Answer: False

Question: Middle level of management is the link between top and supervisory level of management.
Answer: True

Question: Coordination without cooperation may lead to dissatisfaction among employees.
Answer: True

Question: Management resist the people to adapt the changes in competitive world.
Answer: False

Question: The existence of management can be seen it cannot be felt.
Answer: False

Question: Management is a multidimensional activity.
Answer: True

Question: There are 3 levels of management in the hierarchy of an organization.
Answer: True

Question: Co-operation in absence of co-ordination leads to waste of efforts.
Answer: True

Match The Following

Question: Match the columns for identifying the management functions
1) It bridges the gap between where we are and where we want to be                                                   a) Directing
2) Process of assigning the duties, grouping tasks, establishing authority and allocating resources      b) Planning
                                                                                                                                                                 c) Organizing
Answer: 1(b), 2(c)

Question: Match the columns to identify the importance of coordination
1) Growth in size                       a) When all departments have their own objectives, policies and their own style of working
2) Specialisation                        b) When organization is performing on large scale and more people are employed
                                                  c) When more complexities of modern technology and diversity of tasks is to be performed
Answer: 1(b), 2(c)

Question: Match the columns on the basis of objectives of management
1) Growth             a) An organization must have enough revenues to cover cost
2) Survival            b) Essential for covering cost and risks of the business
                             c) A business needs to add to its prospects in the long run
Answer: 1(c), 2(a)

Question: Match the columns to identify the features of coordination
1) Deliberate function             a) Coordination is the function performed by every manager
2) Responsibility                     b) It begins at planning stage and continues till planning
                                                c) Manager has to coordinate the efforts of different people in cautious manner
Answer: 1(b), 2(a)

Question: Match the columns 0n the basis of nature of management
1) Its principles have universal validity and applicability                                                  a) Management as a profession
2) There is restrictions through an examination for acquiring educational degree          b) Management as a science
                                                                                                                                         c) Management as an art
Answer: 1(b), 2(a)

Question: Match the columns by identifying the levels of management
1) Managers are responsible for the welfare and survival of organization         a) Middle level of management
2) They ensure that the departments have necessary personnel                      b) Operational level of management
                                                                                                                           c) Top level of management
Answer: 1( c), 2(a)

Question: Match the columns on the basis of importance of management
1) Job of the manager is to give common direction to individual efforts                        a) Helps to achieve group goals
2) The task of the mangers is to reduce the cost and to increase the productivity        b) Increases efficiency
                                                                                                                                       c) Achieving personal objectives
Answer: 1(c), 2(a)

Question: Match the columns by identifying the functions of management
1) Intangible force                           a) Management unites individual effort in a common direction
2) Pervasive function                      b) Management is required in all types of org.
                                                        c) Management cannot be seen but its presence can be felt.
                                                        d) Management is a series of composite functions
Answer: 1(c), 2(b)

Question: Match the columns on the basis of features of management
1) The presence of management cannot be seen but it can be felt the way the                                a) Dynamic function
    organization functions
2) For success an organization must change itself according to the need of an environment           b) Intangible force
                                                                                                                                                            c) Group activity
Answer: 1(b), 2(a)

Question: Match the columns 0n the basis of nature of management as an art and science
1) Management as an art                                 a) Systematized body of knowledge
2) Management as a science                           b) Ethical code of conduct
                                                                         c) Personalized application
                                                                         d) Professional association
Answer: 1(c), 2(a)