Functions of Management MCQs

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Q171.
What are rules?

a.

Detailed steps for doing things

b.

Statements of intention and broad objectives towards which resources will be applied

c.

Permissible and non-permissible actions

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).Permissible and non-permissible actions Explanation:Rules lay down what is permissible and what is not permissible.
Q172.
What is a program?

a.

A plan stated in numerical terms

b.

A decision involving a number of activities to be performed over a specified period of time in order to achieve a stated objective

c.

The sequence in which a series of operations will be carried out

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).A decision involving a number of activities to be performed over a specified period of time in order to achieve a stated objective Explanation:A program is a decision involving a number of activities to be performed over a specified period of time in order to achieve a stated objective.
Q173.
What is SWOT Analysis?

a.

A type of organisational structure

b.

A process of creating an operational plan

c.

An analysis of internal and external factors

d.

A method of delegation

Discuss
Answer: (c).An analysis of internal and external factors Explanation:SWOT Analysis is a tool used to identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of an organization or a project. S and W are internal factors, while O and T are external factors.
Q174.
What is the process of creating the organisational structure necessary to carry out the planned activities called?

a.

Staffing

b.

Departmentalisation

c.

Delegation

d.

Organising

Discuss
Answer: (d).Organising Explanation:Organising is the activity of creating the organizational structure necessary to carry out the planned activities.
Q175.
What is departmentalisation?

a.

The process of dividing a large organisation into small and operational units of administration

b.

The process of delegating authority to subordinates

c.

The process of finding people to do specific jobs

d.

The process of clarifying roles in an organisation

Discuss
Answer: (a).The process of dividing a large organisation into small and operational units of administration Explanation:Departmentalisation is the process of dividing a large organisation into small and operational units of administration. This can be done on the basis of different products, regions, or specific customers.
Q176.
What is the expression "Span of Control" used to refer to?

a.

The number of persons who report to any one superior

b.

The number of departments in an organisation

c.

The number of roles in an organisation

d.

The number of tasks and responsibilities attached to a role

Discuss
Answer: (a).The number of persons who report to any one superior Explanation:The expression "Span of Control" is used to refer to the number of persons who report to any one superior.
Q177.
What is delegation?

a.

The process of finding people to do specific jobs

b.

The process of passing on authority and responsibility to achieve certain results

c.

The process of dividing a large organisation into small and operational units of administration

d.

The process of creating the organisational structure necessary to carry out the planned activities

Discuss
Answer: (b).The process of passing on authority and responsibility to achieve certain results Explanation:Delegation is the process by which a manager passes on to his subordinates the authority to make decisions and the responsibility to achieve certain results.
Q178.
What is leading?

a.

The process of planning

b.

The process of controlling

c.

The process of influencing people

d.

The process of staffing

Discuss
Answer: (c).The process of influencing people Explanation:Leading is the process of influencing people.
Q179.
What is directing?

a.

The process of communicating what to do

b.

The process of creating a mission statement

c.

The process of evaluating performance

d.

The process of organising resources

Discuss
Answer: (a).The process of communicating what to do Explanation:Directing is the process of communicating to the people appropriately (in time and content) what to do, how to do it, and why it has to be done.
Q180.
What are the three levels of managers?

a.

Frontline, operational and strategic

b.

Operational, tactical and strategic

c.

Frontline, middle level and top

d.

Junior, senior and executive

Discuss
Answer: (c).Frontline, middle level and top Explanation:Managers are usually divided into three levels viz., frontline, middle level and top managers.
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