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PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT MCQs

Total Questions : 30 | Page 3 of 3 pages
Question 21.


The principles of management as they exist today are not in the form of final truth.


  1.     True 
  2.     False
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True 
:
A

True. The principles of management as they exist today are not in the form of final truth. As there is the change in the environment, new kinds of problems arise and so the principles are altered and the new ones are propounded. 


Question 22.


Functional foremanship is an extension of principle of ___. 


  1.     Cooperation, not individualism 
  2.     Division of labour 
  3.     Harmony, not discord 
  4.     Individual development 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Division of labour 
:
B

Functional foremanship is an extension of principle of division of labour.



Question 23.


State two causes of fatigue? 


  1.     Long working hours and uncordial relations with the boss. 
  2.     Short working hours and uncordial relations with the boss.  
  3.     Long working hours and uncordial relations with the coworkers. 
  4.     Long working hours. 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Long working hours and uncordial relations with the boss. 
:
A

Long working hours and uncordial relations with the boss are the two common cause of fatigue. 


Question 24.


What is the main objective of 'fatigue study'? 


  1.     The main aim is to find one best method of doing the job or perform a task. 
     
  2.     The main objective is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently. 
  3.     The main aim is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently. 
  4.     All of the above.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> The main objective is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently. 
:
B

The main objective of fatigue study is to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task efficiently. 


Question 25.


Pravan is working as a Production Manager in DTPL Ltd engaged in manufacturing of DTPL bulbs. There is no class-conflict between the management and workers. The working conditions are very good. The company is earning huge profits. As a policy matter, management is sharing the gains with the workers because they believe that the prosperity of the company cannot exist for a long time without the prosperity of the employees. State the principles of management? 


  1.     Cooperation, not individualism 
  2.     Science not rule of thumb 
  3.     Harmony, not discord 
  4.     Development of each and every person to his or her greatest efficiency and prosperity
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Harmony, not discord 
:
C

In the above-mentioned paragraph, the principle is 'harmony, not discord'. 


Question 26.


Which principle of scientific management suggests the introduction of scientific investigation and analysis of management practice? 


  1.     Harmony, not discord. 
  2.     Science, not rule of thumb. 
  3.     Cooperation, not individualism
  4.     All of the above 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Science, not rule of thumb. 
:
B

Science, not rule of thumb. It suggests the introduction of scientific investigation and analysis of management practice. 


Question 27.


In ___ companies, paternalistic style of management is in practice. There is a complete openness between the workers and the management. If at all workers go to strike they wear a black badge but work more than the normal working hours to gain the sympathy of the management. 


 


  1.     Chinese 
  2.     American 
  3.     Japanese
  4.     Indian 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Japanese
:
C

In Japanese companies, paternalistic style of management is in practice. There is a complete openness between the workers and the management. If at all workers go to strike they wear a black badge but work more than the normal working hours to gain the sympathy of the management. 


Question 28.


The concentration of decision- making authority is called ___ whereas its dispersal among more than one person is known as ___.


  1.     Centralisation, Scalar Chain 
  2.     Decentralisation, Initiative 
  3.     Centralisation, Decentralisation 
  4.     Decentralisation, Order 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Centralisation, Decentralisation 
:
C

The concentration of decision- making authority is called centralisation whereas its dispersal among more than one person is known as decentralisation.


Question 29.


'Management requires good supervisors at all levels, clear and fair agreements and judicious applications of penalties.' Which principle of management is highlighted in the given statement? 


  1.     Principle of Division of Work 
  2.     Principle of Unity of Command 
  3.     Principle of Discipline 
  4.     Principle of Authority and Repsonsibility
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Principle of Discipline 
:
C

The above statement highlights 'Principle of Discipline'. 


Question 30.


Any two points, which highlight the nature of principles of management.


  1.     Management principles are universally applicable
  2.     Management principles are temporary
  3.     Management principles are formed by practice
  4.     Management principles are dynamic 
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Management principles are universally applicable
:
A and C

The two points that highlight the features of management principles are: 


1. Management principles are universally applicable. 


2. Management principles are formed by practice. 


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