CUET Business Studies Sample Paper Set 04

Question: Even a small production activity like loading pigs of iron into boxcars can be scientifically planned and managed. It is said by?
A) Henry Fayol
B) F.W Taylor
C) Philip Kotler
D) Louis Allen

Answer: b

Question: The Neo classical approach was developed in which time period?
A) 1920-1950’s
B) 1950’s- 1960’s
C) 1965-1970’s
D) None of the above

Answer: a

Question: Who among the following is the proponent of Behavioural approach of principles of management?
A) Abraham Maslow
B) Philip Kotler
C) F.W. Taylor
D) Max Weber

Answer: a

Question: How many folds increase in productivity did Bethlehem Steel Company achieved after applying Taylor’s principle of scientific management
A) Two folds
B) Three folds
C) Multiple folds
D) Seven folds

Answer: b

Question: What is the main aim of Management principle
A) Promote individualism
B) Influence human behaviour
C) Conducting experiments
D) Defining cause and effect relationship

Answer: b

Question: Leaving the decision making with subordinates, the manager is practicing
A) Delegation
B) Decentralisation
C) Managerial skill
D) Efficiency

Answer: a

Question: Scientific decisions are based on
A) Blind faith
B) Bias
C) Facts
D) Prejudice

Answer: c

Question: In which year was the article “The Principles of Scientific Management “was published
A) 1921
B) 1911
C) 1908
D) 1931

Answer: b

Question: What should the management do when an employee gives Constructive Suggestions
A) Pay no heed
B) Reward the employee
C) Work on its own principle
D) Promote Delegation

Answer: b

Question: Which of these is not under the planning in charge?
A) Disciplinarian
B) Route clerk
C) Repair boss
D) Card clerk

Answer: c

Question: Kaizen, reengineering and benchmarking aim at
A) Standardising
B) Planning work
C) Delegation
D) Simplification

Answer: a

Question: A heavy manual labour would need
A) Small pauses
B) Only lunch time break
C) Long pauses
D) No pauses

Answer: a

Question: When was operation Research developed?
A) During Second World war
B) During First world war
C) During Great Depression
D) During Industrial revolution

Answer: b

Question: In the book “Adminstation industriellet generale” , how many principles of management were mentioned
A) 14
B) 12
C) 13
D) 7

Answer: a

Question: Unity of Direction avoids
A) Overlapping of activities
B) Dual subordination
C) Both of these
D) None of these

Answer: a

Question: The principle of F.W TAYLOR led to
A) Increase in productivity
B) Improving administration
C) Help top level management
D) All of the above

Answer: a

Question: According to “Management is the process of working with and through others to effectively achieve organisational objectives by efficiently using limited resources in the changing environment.”
A) Harold Koontz
B) Kreitner
C) M.Gene Newport
D) F.W. Taylor

Answer: b

Question: Looking whether the tasks are completed and goals are achieved- it is commonly termed as:
A) Effectiveness
B) Efficiency
C) Objectivity
D) Subjectivity

Answer: a

Question: What is the main concern for effectiveness?
A) Optimum utilisation of resources
B) Achieving end results
C) Minimum wastage
D) All of the above

Answer: b

Question: Jack Welch’s mastery of the four E’s of leadership was always in evidence. Those 4 E’s are:
A) Energy, Energise, Edge, and Execution
B) Energy, Efficiency, Execution and Elements
C) Energy, Execution, Edge and Effectiveness
D) Efficiency, Effectiveness, Elements and Edge

Answer: a

Question: What are the three main dimensions of Management?
A) Management of work, Management of people, Management of operations
B) Management of work, Management of goals, Management of People
C) Management of Goals, Management of Activity, Management of work
D) Management of Operations, Management of Tasks, Management of People

Answer: a

Question: Management is process.
A) Special
B) Continuous
C) Simple
D) All of the above

Answer: b

Question: Fill in the blank with suitable option:
Growth of a business can be measured in terms of 
A) Increase in sales volume
B) Increase in number of employees
C) Increase in Capital Investment
D) All of the above

Answer: d

Question: Principles of Management are:
A) Partially applicable
B) Universally applicable
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

Answer: b

Question: Management is considered to be poor if:
A) It is ineffective
B) It is inefficient
C) Both a and b
D) Effective and efficient

Answer: c

Question: Which level of Management does not interact with the work force directly?
A) Operational management
B) Supervisory Management
C) Middle level management
D) First Line managers

Answer: c

Question: Centralisation, Decentralisation & Authority- Responsibility relationship is covered under which function of management?
A) Planning
B) Organising
C) Staffing
D) Directing

Answer: b

Question: “Coordination starts at the planning stage and ends with controlling.” Which characteristic is covered here?
A) Coordination is a continuous process
B) Coordination is deliberate
C) Coordination is all pervasive
D) All of the above

Answer: a

Question: Which designation is not covered by Middle level management?
A) Sales manager
B) Production manager
C) Divisional manager
D) Chief executive Officer

Answer: d

Question: What is the goal of an organisation when following the principles of management?
A) To be profitable
B) To decrease number of employees
C) To decrease capital investment
D) To Shutdown the organisation

Answer: a

Question: Raman is the area sales manager in ABC Ltd. His target is to sell 10000 units of a product at a profit of 20% within 10 days. If he is able to complete his target within the given time, he’ll be considered as a:
A) Effective Manager
B) Efficient Manager
C) Multitasker
D) Both a and b

Answer: d

Question: Comparing the actual performance of an organisation with the standard performance is covered under:
A) Planning
B) Staffing
C) Controlling
D) Directing

Answer: c

Question: “Taking corrective action” is covered by:
A) Organnising
B) Planning
C) Coordination
D) Controlling

Answer: d

Question: The right of an individual to command his subordinates and to take action within the scope of his position is known as:
A) Accountability
B) Delegation
C) Authority
D) Responsibility

Answer: c

Question: Wipro has moved towards reaching for it’s goal of becoming a globally successful technology company. This is the result of proper :
A) Planning
B) Organising
C) Controlling
D) All of the above.

Answer: d

Question: Division of work is done with the intention of:
A) Avoidance of duplication
B) Optimum utilisation of resources
C) Survival of organisation
D) All of the above

Answer: a

Question: The element that flows downward from superior to subordinate is:
A) Responsibility
B) Authority
C) Accountability
D) All of the above

Answer: b

Question: Name the element(s) which help(s) in avoiding overlapping of duties is:
A) Planning
B) Coordination
C) Organising
D) All of the above

Answer: d

Question: The type of organisation which gives rise to Gossips & friendly conversation is:
A) Formal Organisation
B) Grapevine network
C) Informal Organisation
D) None of the above

Answer: c

Question: Alex is a specialist in producing medicinal products. He aims to make 5000 medicines each day. To achieve this, all the departments are effectively coordinated, communication is proper, proper reporting is there. Which function of management is being highlighted here?
A) Planning
B) Controlling
C) Organising
D) coordination

Answer: c

Question: What all steps are covered by organising?
A) Assignment of duties
B) Departmentalisation
C) Identification and division of work
D) All of the above

Answer: d

Question: Delegation of authority throughout the organisation is known as:
A) Administration
B) Subordination
C) Decentralisation
D) Coordination

Answer: c

Question: The benefits of Formal organisation includes:
A) Unity of command
B) Limited in scope
C) Increase in requirements of general managers
D) Resistance to change

Answer: a

Question: is the process of distributing and entrusting work to another person, and therefore one of the core concepts of management leadership.
A) Decentralisation
B) Delegation
C) Controlling
D) Cooperation

Answer: b

Question: For effective delegation, the authority granted must be commensurate with the assigned.
A) Accountability
B) Coordination
C) Responsibility
D) Organisation

Answer: c

Question: Informal organisation is in nature.
A) Rigid
B) Fluctuating
C) Flexible
D) narrow

Answer: c

Question: Responsibility comes from:
A) Accountability
B) Authority
C) Both a and b
D) formality

Answer: b

Question: Which of the following aims at defining jobs and bringing specialisation culture in the firm.
A) Co-ordination
B) Staffing
C) Division of work
D) Directing

Answer: c

Question: has no definite strucure or form.
A) Formal organisation
B) Informal organisation
C) Divisional organisation
D) All of the above

Answer: b

Question: mandate was to evolve an organisational structure that was far more responsive to its business needs than that based on business groups.
A) Henry’s
B) Taylor’s
C) Mckinsey's
D) Dwellor’s

Answer: c