Management MCQ’s

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Statement Option (a) Option (b) Option (c) Option (d) Ans
No.
"Management is getting the things done by others"- is
1 Henry Gantt Drucker Mary Parker Henry Fayol c
said by
A system of
2 Management is not… An economic resource A class or elite All are wrong d
authority
3 Management is not…. Methodology Team activity Social science All are wrong d

4 Getting the things done from others is called as Management Adjustment Organization Direction a
According to ___________________, "Management is the art
5 of getting things done through and with people in Harold Koontz Henry Fayol George Terry Mary Follet a
formally organized groups".
________________ writes, "Management is a multipurpose
6 organ that manages a business, manages managers and Harold Koontz Henry Fayol George Terry Peter Drucker d
manages workers and work".
Management is not directly visible instead; its
presence is observed in the form of results. Rather
than feeling the presence of managers (good or bad), it
7 focuses more on the results which is measured in Tangible Intangible Concrete None of above b
terms of higher productivity, higher efficiency,
disciplined work force, etc. Hence management is
___________________.
It follows
It is Art as well as
8 Which are the important features of management? It is process Professional All of above d
Science
Approach
Which of the following is the duty of management:
(1) Facilitates Optimum Utilization of Resources
(2) Generates Efficiency
9 (3) Motivates Personnel (1), (2), (3) (4), (5), (6) (1), (3), (5) All of above d
(4) Encourages Initiative
(5) Development of Team Spirit
(6) Facilitates Innovation

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 As the manager’s uses systematic knowledge of
principles and laws along with his judgment, skills and
10 efforts in order to accomplish the goals of the good, bad right, wrong art, science commerce, science c
organization, hence management has characteristics of
______ as well as ______________.
Managing Directors Chief Executive
11 Top level management includes President All of above d
(MD) Officers (CEO)

12 Levels of management are Strategical Level Tactical level Operational level All of above d

Defining goal of an Making different

Defining mission
13 The functions of top level management are organization or long term policies All of above d
and vision
business for an organization
Defining goals, mission and vision of organization and
14 making different long term policies for an organization top middle lower None of above a
is the function of __________ level of management.
__________ Level management is concerned with
(1) determination of company goals
(2) framing of corporate policy
15 Top Middle Lower None of above a
(3) mobilization of resources
(4) monitoring performance and
(5) shouldering financial responsibilities.
The top level management plans and views the
16 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 None of above b
company business for ___________ years from present.
Framing rules and
Giving Interpretation of
regulations to be
17 The functions of middle level management are recommendations to policies framed by All of above d
followed by lower
top management top management
level management
Monitoring and controlling the operations, cooperation
with other departments and to select, train and
18 top middle lower None of above b
motivate employees is the function of __________ level of
management.
__________ Level management is concerned with
(1) giving recommendations
19 Top Middle Lower None of above c
(2) interpreting policy
(3) framing rules and regulations

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 (d) monitoring and controlling operations and
(e) selecting, training and motivating employees.
The middle level management plans and views the
20 2 3 4 5 a
company from the period of ____ years from present.
To conduct day to day activities, monitor daily
21 progress and reporting to middle level management is top middle lower None of above c
the function of __________ level of management.
__________ Level management is concerned with
(1) guiding, directing and motivating the employees
22 (2) developing moral Top Middle Lower None of above c
(3) supervision of workers and
(4) acting as link between management & employees
The lower level management plans for daily activities
23 day month year None of above b
for a period of ___________.

The number of people working on lower level are

24 Strategical Level Tactical level Operational level All of above b
larger than _________

On ______ only few people work as middle level

25 Strategical Level Tactical level Operational level All of above b
managers.
Top level is known as _______ because all important
26 decision related to whole organization is taken by top Strategical Level Tactical level Operational level All of above a
management
Middle level of management includes people who are
27 Senior Managers Junior Managers Supervisors All of above d
designated as

28 Middle level is known as ________ of management. Strategical Level Tactical level Operational level All of above b

The managers working at the middle level _________

29 manages the whole organization and reach to the goal Strategically Tactically Operationally All of above b
defined by top management

30 Lower level known as __________ Strategical level Tactical level Operational level All of above c

31 Lower level includes people like ______________________ Clerks Supervisors Data entry operators All of above d

32 The lower level operations could be day to day Production Payments Purchase All of above d

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 "Administration is concerned with the determination
or planning of corporate policy whereas management
33 is concerned with the execution or implementation of Oliver Sheldon Henry Fayol F. W. Taylor Peter Drucker a
policy within the limits set" is stated by
_____________________.
____________________ stated that "Administration is used
for executive functions in government departments
34 Oliver Sheldon Henry Fayol F. W. Taylor Peter Drucker b
while Management is used for executive functions in
business organizations"
Decision making
Formulation of broad Supervise and
function as to what
35 Which duties come under Administration? objectives, plans and manage all day to All of above d
is to be done and
policies day activities
when
making necessary
36 Administration functions or duties are decision making policy making All of above d
adjustments
Scientific Principles of Functions of Economics and
37 F.W Taylor has given his highest contribution in a
management management management management
Scientific management involves:
(1) use of scientific methods to accomplish each and
every element of work
38 (1), (2) (2), (3) (1), (2), (3) None of above c
(2) scientific selection of workers
(3) harmonious cooperation between workers and
management
The theory of Scientific management revolves round
39 two three four five c
the __________ fundamentals principles of F. W. Taylor.
To promote equity and justice and to create
40 atmosphere of amity and mutual cooperation is the Traditional Classical Scientific Modern c
objectives of _____________________ management
41 Principles of management is the contribution of Adam Smith Henry Fayol Mary Parker F.W. Taylor c

42 Henry Fayol has given ____ principles of management 14 12 16 13 a

43 Following is not the principle of management Initiative Scalar chain Staffing Responsibility c

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44 Following is not the principle of management Team Work Organizing Division of work Remuneration b

45 Following is not the principle of management Centralization Authority Decentralization Esprit de corps c

46 Following is not the principle of management Authority Discipline Equity Planning d

In which principle of management an employee
47 receive orders and report to only one superior rather Unity of Direction Unity of Command Discipline Division of Work b
than multiple bosses.
If there is single manager and single plan for activities
48 having the same objectives, then there will be Unity of Command Discipline Division of Work Unity of Direction d
__________________________.
Scalar chain is the ______________________________, which
49 runs from top level to the lower level in the line of authority plane of authority path of authority authority a
organization.
50 Espirit de Corps means ________________. Team Work Team activity Team spirit No Team c

Henry Fayol is called as "Father of _______________________

51 Traditional Classical Scientific Modern d
Management.

52 Position, designation, seniority defines Centralization Initiative Authority Scalar chain c

53 Meaning of ____________ is right to command Stability Authority Scalar chain Initiative b

54 What is the second side of coin of authority? position Power Responsibility Remuneration c
55 Discipline starts from Top to Bottom Bottom to Top From middle All are wrong a
When many functions are controlled by a central
56 Authority Management Discipline Centralization d
authority, it is called as

57 ________________ gives power in hands of centre. Discipline Centralization Authority Responsibility b

According to ______________"Planning is deciding in
58 advance what to do, how to do it, when to do it and Harold Koontz Henry Fayol F. W. Taylor David Ewing a
who is to do it."
59 To start with enthusiasm is called ______________________ Initiative Dynamism Leadership Management a

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 Out of the following which is not the function of
60 Decision making Coordinating Reporting None of above d
management
Which is the appropriate reason of failure of good
61 Insufficient data Lack of knowledge Over confidence All of above d
plan?
Out of the following reasons given below, which does
62 Equal wages Dignity Fair Good work culture a
not imply to equity?
What was the abbreviation given by Luther Gullick
63 PODRBCO PODCORB PODRCOB PODBCOR b
while defining the function of management?

64 Which is next step after planning? Controlling Directing Organizing Coordinating c

Assigning each group according to the similar activities
65 to be performed, to manager with the necessary Planning Organizing Controlling Decision making b
authority to supervise them is called ____________.
Remuneration of personnel is the principle based on
66 F.W. Taylor Henry Fayol Peter Drucker Mary Follet b
_____________________________ principles.
Authority is Deviation from
67 Due to unity of direction, Work is divided Teams are formed d
delegated plans
To increase To decrease To maintain
68 The objectives of planning is All of above d
productivity overload of work standards
____________________ is a function of management which
69 defines the steps of how and when work will be done Planning Organizing Directing Controlling a
effectively and efficiently.
___________________ ensures that actual performance
70 should be at par with the standard defined and should Planning Organizing Controlling Budgeting c
not deviate from it.
Middle level management includes people who are
71 Senior Managers Junior Managers Supervisors All of above d
designated as:
72 Lower level management includes: Clerks Supervisors Data entry operators All of above d
_______________________ major contribution to the
management theory in his 14 principles of
73 HenryFayol HenryGantt F. W. Taylor Lillian Gilbreth a
management that are based on his thoughts and
experiences.
_________________________ is the principle of management
Authority and
74 that allows everyone to do their job as per their skills Division of work Discipline All of above a
responsibility
or specialization.

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 Good ________________________ or salaries motivate people
75 to work efficiently and satisfies them to be loyal to the Unity of Direction Remuneration Discipline Unity of Command b
organization.
According to ___________________, "Planning is to a large
76 extent, is the job of making things happen that would David Ewing Mary Follet Henry Fayol Harold Koontz a
not otherwise occur."
In the words of ________________ “planning is deciding in
77 advance what to do, how to do it, when to do it and Oliver Sheldon Mary Follet Henry Fayol Harold Koontz d
who is to do it.”
Analyzing internal environment is __________ step in the
78 first second third last a
process of planning.
Review of plan is the __________step in the process of
79 first second third last d
planning.
The steps involved in Planning are given below.
Choose the steps in order of process of planning:
(1) analyze internal environment
(2) analyze external environment
(3) define and set objectives
80 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,4,3,5,6,7,8 7,8,6,5,3,4,2,1 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 a
(4) determine plan
(5) frame alternative plan
(6) selection of appropriate plan
(7) implement of suitable plan
(8) review of plan
________________ is the preparation for action that gives
81 Planning Organizing Directing Controlling a
sense of direction to business activities.
Which one of the following is the advantage of effective
82 Quick actions No delays No confusion All of above d
decision making?
specific,
specific, measurable, specific, moveable, specific, moveable,
measurable,
83 SMART stand for achievable, realistic, achievable, realistic, accountable, a
accountable,
timely timely realistic, timely
realistic, timely
optimum utilization
84 Organizing ensures ______________________________ coordination (A) and (B) None of above c
of resources
delegation of performance of
85 Organizing facilitates __________________________________ effective management All of above d
authority employees

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 In the words of ________________ “Organization is a
process of combining the work which individual or
groups have to perform with the facilities necessary
86 Oliver Sheldon Mary Follet Henry Fayol Claude George Jr a
for its execution, that the duties so performed provide
the best channels for the efficient, systematic, positive
and coordinated application of the available effort.”
Determine objectives and goals are __________ step in
87 first second third last a
the process of organizing.
Provision of coordination is the __________step in the
88 first second third last d
process of organizing.
Organizing process follows the steps in which order
from the following:
(1) determine objectives and goals
(2) identify activities to achieve goals
(3) creation of department
89 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,4,3,5,6,7,8 7,8,6,5,3,4,2,1 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 a
(4) arrangement of resources
(5) assignment of duties
(6) granting of authority
(7) develop superior subordinate relationship
(8) provision of coordination
________________ is the process in which the managers
90 instruct, guide and oversee the performance of the Planning Organizing Directing Controlling c
workers to achieve predetermined goals.

Comparing actual performance with the standard is

91 first second third last c
________ steps in process of directing.
Finding out deviations come after comparing actual
Establishment of correcting the
92 ___________________________________ in the process of fixation of standard performance with c
standard deviation
directing. standard
In the process of directing, after establishing different
standard for activities, individuals and departments,
93 the managers need to identify the standard and ____ fix hold use undertake a
them as per the requirement or on the basis of task to
be performed.
Directing process follows the steps in which order
94 from the following: 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,4,3,5,6 6,5,3,4,2,1 6,5,4,3,2,1 a
(1) establishing standard

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 (2) fixation of standard
(3) comparing actual performance with standard
(4) finding out deviation
(5) correcting the deviation
(6) follow-up
Managers can easily measure the performance of
supervisors and subordinates as per the standard plan
95 and provide them necessary feedback for appraisal. coordinating directing cooperating controlling d
Thus, proper ________________________ facilitates
employee’s appraisal.
______________ defines “Controlling is determining what
is being accomplished, that is, evaluating the
96 performance, and if necessary, applying corrective George Terry Oliver Sheldon James Stoner Henry Fayol a
measures so that the performance takes place
according to the plans.”
In the words of _________________ “Controlling is the
97 process of ensuring that actual activities conform to Oliver Sheldon James Stoner Henry Fayol F.W. Taylor b
the planned activities.”
Controlling process follows the steps in which order
from the following steps:
(1) setting of standards
(2) implementation of tasks
(3) measurement of actual performance
98 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1,2,4,3,5,6,7,8 8,7,6,5,3,4,2,1 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 a
(4) compare actual performance with plans
(5) finding out deviations
(6) list out various corrective measures
(7) select appropriate corrective measures
(8) follow-up
Measuring actual performance is the __________________
99 first second third last c
steps involved in the process of controlling.

100 Which steps in controlling process implement tasks? first second third last b

Decision making is not linked with _____________________

101 planning organizing staffing reporting d
function of management.

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 Evaluation of alternative is done in which step of
102 first second third last c
decision making process.
Which steps in decision making process develops
103 first second third last b
alternative solutions
Effective ____________________ helps employees to
104 coordination decision making planning directing a
eliminate wastages and achieve better results.
Managers must develop a team spirit among the
105 subordinates by __________________ the activities of organizing cooperating coordinating planning c
everyone to achieve the team objectives.
Coordination refers to the integration of activities or
106 presence interaction essence absence c
actions and is called ______________ of management
________________ defines Decision making as "The process
107 of identifying and selecting a course of action to solve a James Stoner George Terry Oliver Sheldon Claude George Jr a
specific problem."
______________________ is the process of identifying a set of
108 feasible alternatives and from these selected Planning Organizing Controlling Decision making d
alternatives the best course of action.
evaluation of
Which is the first step in the process of decision recognition of implementation of
109 alternative follow-up a
making? problem chosen alternative
solutions
evaluation of
Which is the last step in the process of decision recognition of implementation of
110 alternative follow-up d
making? problem chosen alternative
solutions
Decision making process follows the steps in which
order from the following steps
(1) Follow-up
(2) implementation of chosen alternative
111 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,4,3,5,6 6,5,3,4,2,1 6,5,4,3,2,1 d
(3) selection of alternatives
(4) evaluation of alternatives
(5) development of alternatives
(6) recognition of problems
Management theories are interpretive and evolve with it helps decision
112 it is scientific both a and b None of these c
organizational changes because ________________________ making
thinking during no thinking only
113 Planning means __________________________________________ thinking before doing thinking after doing a
doing doing

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114 Policy making in an industry is role of ___________________ Management Administration Workers Public b

From the figure below, select the proper order of

functions of management:

115 1-4-3-2 1-2-3-4 4-3-2-1 1-3-4-2 a

In an education institute, the people who belongs to (1) Board of Trustees (1) Board of (1) Board of (1) Principal (2) c
the three different levels of management are: (2) Principal of Trustees (2) HOD Trustees (2) HOD's (3) Teachers
college (3) Teachers (3) Teachers Principals, HOD's (3)
Teachers

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Identify the levels of management with respect to the

position held by the different persons in organization.

1- Vertical
1- Top management, management, 2- 1- High 1- Up management,
2- Middle Middle management, 2- 2- Centre
117 a
management, 3- management, 3- Centre management, management, 3-
Lower management Horizontal 3- Low management Down management
management

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 Identify the type of organization? Line organization Line and Staff Functional Project c
organization organization organization

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Technical-skill
Human skills and Human skills remain
needs remain Both human-skill
technical skills necessary and
necessary and and technical-skill
Which of the following is true concerning technical and remain equally technical-skill needs
119 human skills needs decrease as c
managerial skills? important as decrease as
decrease as managers move to
manager’s move to manager’s move to
manager’s move to higher
higher levels higher levels
higher levels
Which is not the principle of management, according to
120 Team work Organizing Division of work Remuneration B
Henry Fayol?
Which of the following best described by F. W. Taylor Concern for Concern for control Concern for work Concern for
121 B
principles? workplace efficiency over the workforce life balance working condition
1- Select the first
1- Define the 1- Develop 1- Generate a few
suitable alternative
opportunity or satisfying criteria alternatives
2- Repeat if none
problem 2- Repeat if none 2- Repeat if none are
are suitable
2- Develop satisfying are suitable suitable
3- Define the
criteria 3- Generate a few 3- Define the
In the figure of decision making process, identify the opportunity or
3- Generate a few alternatives opportunity or
122 six steps problem A
alternatives 4- Select the first problem
4- Develop
4- Select the first suitable alternative 4- Develop satisfying
satisfying criteria
suitable alternative 5- Define the criteria
5- Generate a few
5- Repeat if none are opportunity or 5- Select the first
alternatives
suitable problem suitable alternative
6- Monitor
6- Monitor progress 6- Monitor progress 6- Monitor progress
progress

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 Proper _______________, facilitates employees appraisal,
as managers can easily measure the performance of
123 coordination direction cooperation control d
supervisors as per the standard and provide them
necessary feedback for appraisal.
Directing function of management embraces activities issuing orders to supervising guiding and teaching
124 none of above D
of: subordinates subordinates the subordinates
A supervisor who organizes the plant by separating
engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel and
125 purchasing into departments is practicing functional team leaders middle managers first-line managers top managers c
departmentation and the supervisor who carry out this
function is called _______________
Suresh has been hired by a consultant to provide
training to the workers of a firm where he needs to
126 monitor, compare and correct the tasks or activities Controlling Coordinating Reporting Organizing a
performed by the workers. So what is the actual line of
function of management he is concentrating on?
127 Position, designation, seniority defines __________ centralization directing organizing coordinating c
Middle level – Lower level –
Which of the following pair is true for management Top level – strategic
128 Tactical decision – Operational decision All of these D
triangle decision – CEO
Manager – Foreman

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