Fundamentals of Management MCQs [set-1]

1. The concept of ‘Management by Objectives’ was introduced by

A. Frederick Herzberg.

B. F.W. Taylor

C. Elton Mayo

D. Peter F. Drucker
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2. Scalar Chain denotes
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B. an Appraisal Process
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C. Span of Management.

D. authority from the highest to the lowest ranks.

Answer: D

3. Which one of the following examples is not included in the intangible

premises of planning.

A. Public Relations

B. Employee Morale

C. Labour Hours

D. Competitive Strength

Answer: C

4. Which one of the following elements is odd with Weber’s Six Major
Principles?

A. Hierarchical Structure

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 B. Unity of Command

C. “In-focused” mission

D. Technical Qualifications.

Answer: B

5. Decisions which are repetitive and can be established well in advance to

solve the day-today problems in an organization are known as

A. Programmed Decisions

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B. Non-programmed Decisions
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C. Personal Decisions
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D. Heuristic Techniques

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6. In the case of selecting candidates in an organization, the first step is

A. Preliminary Interview

B. Back ground Investigation

C. Blank Application

D. Medical Examination

Answer: C

7. Reporting relationship is a step of

A. Planning

B. Organizing

C. Leading

D. Medical Examination

Answer: B

8. All the following principles are included in ‘Directing’ except

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 A. Harmony of Objectives

B. Unity of Command

C. Coordination

D. Follow up

Answer: C

9. Controlling involves 17

A. Determining the Objectives

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B. Setting Standards of Performance
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C. Identifying Activities for the Creation of Departments

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D. Directing the People towards Accomplishment of Common Goals
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10. ‘No news is good news’ relate to

A. Historical Feedback Control

B. Predictive Feed Forward Control

C. Critical Point Control

D. Control by Exception

Answer: D

11. Authority is

A. Right to do something

B. Ability to do something

C. Derived from many sources

D. Not visible from organizational chart

Answer: A

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12. Vroom’s Theory of Motivation is known as

A. Need Hierarchy Theory

B. Equity Theory

C. Expectancy Theory

D. Theory X and Theory Y

Answer: C

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13. Which one of the following needs is missing in the ‘Hierarchy of Needs’
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B. Physiological Needs
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C. Safety Needs

D. Wealth Needs
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Answer: D

14. Which one of the following elements is associated with Herzberg’s

Model?

A. Self – Actualization

B. Safety

C. Esteem

D. Hygiene

Answer: D

15. Which one of the following methods is included in the ‘off-the-job-

training’?

A. Coaching

B. Case Studies

C. Apprenticeship Training

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 D. Vestibule Training

Answer: B

16. Under the Likert’s Four Management System, which one of the
following adopts a paternalistic approach towards the subordinates?

A. System 1 – Exploitative Autocratic

B. System 2 – Benevolent Autocratic

C. System 3 – Consultative

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17. Which one of the following is not the merit of Oral communication?
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A. Authenticity

B. Effective
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C. Easy Communication

D. Instant Feedback

Answer: A

18. ‘Simulation’ is useful

A. to observe the behavior of a system

B. to find solution to the Waiting-line Problem

C. to optimize the objective function

D. to make decision under competition

Answer: A

19. Flow of communication among the same level of people is known as

A. Upward communication

B. Downward communication

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 C. Horizontal communication

D. Formal communication

Answer: C

20. Which one of the following is not an objective of MIS?

A. To facilitate the Decision making process

B. To provide requisite information at each level of management

C. To support the Decision making Process

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D. To recruit people for the system
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21. Which one of the following is not included in Scientific Management
technique? c
A. Division of labour
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B. Scientific selection

C. Training and placement of workers

D. Hierarchical Structure

Answer: D

22. Under Fayol’s 14 Principles of Management, which one of the following

factor is related with Esprit de Corps?

A. Division of work

B. Team Work

C. Personal ability

D. Personal interest

Answer: B

23. In the organization, reporting relationship is a function of

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 A. Planning

B. Organizing

C. Leading

D. Controlling

Answer: B

24. Which one of the following is not included in “The Managerial

Activities”?

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B. Controlling
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C. Accounting

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D. Organizing
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25. Heuristic techniques refer to

A. Trial and Error technique

B. Group Decision making technique

C. Brain Storming technique

D. Critical Problem Solving technique

Answer: A

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