Question 1

The principles of scientific Management were more concerned with the problems at the ………..levels
A)Higher levels
B)Middle
C)Operating
D)None

Accepted Answer

The principles of scientific management, developed by Frederick Taylor, were primarily concerned with improving efficiency and productivity at the operating levels of an organization, focusing on the work processes and the workers performing those tasks.

Question 2

Father of Modern Management theory is ………………
A)Henry Fayol
B)F.W.Taylor
C)Henry Gantt
D)None

Accepted Answer

Henry Fayol is considered the Father of Modern Management theory due to his development of the 14 principles of management and the concept of the five functions of management, which have had a profound influence on the development of modern management practices.

Question 3

…............suggests that each communication going up or coming down must flow through each position in the line of authority
A)Communication Pattern
B)Horizontal communications
C)Scalar chain
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Scalar chain is a concept that suggests communication must follow the official lines of authority within an organization, moving step-by-step through each level.

Question 4

Management can be considered as………………..
A)Exact science
B)Inexact science
C)Psuedo science
D)B or C

Accepted Answer

Management is considered an inexact science because it deals with human behavior, which is difficult to predict and control.

Question 5

…........is that phase of business enterprise that concerns itself with the overall determination of institutional objectives and the policies necessary to be followed in achieving those objectives.
A)Management
B)administration
C)Both of these
D)None

Accepted Answer

Administration is the phase of a business enterprise that focuses on setting institutional objectives and the policies needed to achieve them.

Question 6

….......has defined the basic problem of managing as the art of "knowing exactly what you want men to do and then see that they do it in the best and cheapest way "
A)Henry Fayol
B)F.W. Taylor
C)Mary parker Follet
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

F.W. Taylor, known as the father of scientific management, defined the basic problem of managing as the art of "knowing exactly what you want men to do and then see that they do it in the best and cheapest way." This approach emphasizes efficiency and productivity in the workplace.

Question 7

According to functional foremanship, the speed boss, Inspector, foreman and gang boss are entrusted with the …………………aspect of work.
A)Planning
B)Organizing
C)Doing
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Functional foremanship involves supervisory roles that focus on the execution or "doing" aspect of work, ensuring tasks are performed efficiently and correctly.

Question 8

…..........is undertaken to find out the one best way of doing the thing
A)Job Analysis
B)Merit rating
C)Job enrichment
D)None

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is undertaken to find out the one best way of doing the thing.

Question 9

The principle of Unity of command is contrary to Taylors……………………..
A)Rule of thumb
B)Unity of Direction
C)Functional foremanship
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The principle of Unity of Command, which suggests that each employee should receive orders from only one superior, is contrary to Taylor's concept of Functional Foremanship. Functional Foremanship proposes that a worker should receive instructions from multiple supervisors, each specialized in different aspects of the work.

Question 10

According to …………..principle, each group of activities with the same objective must have one head and one plan
A)Unity of Direction
B)Unity of command
C)Either of these
D)None

Accepted Answer

The principle of "Unity of Direction" states that each group of activities with the same objective should be directed by one manager using one plan. This ensures that efforts are coordinated and focused towards achieving a specific goal.

Question 11

Everything which goes to increase the importance of subordinates role is……………….
A)Decentralization
B)Centralization
C)Either A or B
D)None

Accepted Answer

Decentralization involves distributing decision-making power and delegating authority to lower levels in an organization, which inherently increases the importance of subordinates' roles by giving them more responsibility and autonomy.

Question 12

The Book " Functions of Executive" was written by …………………..
A)P.F. Drucker
B)Chester Barnard
C)Herbert Simon
D)None

Accepted Answer

"Functions of the Executive" is a book written by Chester Barnard, where he presents his theory on management and organization.

Question 13

………………..school of Management recognizes the existence of a centralized body of knowledge for the Management.
A)System approach
B)Empirical
C)Contingency
D)Operational

Accepted Answer

The Operational school of Management emphasizes a centralized body of knowledge and principles that can be applied universally across different management situations.

Question 14

…........school of thought has developed on the idea that there is no single best method to find solutions to Managerial problems
A)System approach
B)Empirical
C)Contingency
D)Operational

Accepted Answer

The Contingency school of thought posits that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to management; instead, the best solution depends on the specific circumstances of the situation.

Question 15

Koontz and O'Donnel are the advocates of ……………….approach to management
A)System approach
B)Empirical
C)Contingency
D)Operational

Accepted Answer

Koontz and O'Donnell are known for advocating the operational approach to management, which focuses on the functions of management and the process of managing.

Question 16

According to …………… approach, management is a logical process and it can be expressed in terms of mathematical symbols and relationships.
A)Empirical
B)Management science
C)Contingency
D)Operational

Accepted Answer

The Management Science approach emphasizes the use of mathematical models and statistical methods to solve management problems, thus viewing management as a logical process that can be expressed in terms of mathematical symbols and relationships.

Question 17

……………….approach of management heavily concentrates on 'People' aspect of management.
A)Human relations
B)System
C)Empirical
D)Management science

Accepted Answer

The Human Relations approach to management focuses on the social factors at work and the behavior of employees within an organization, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships, motivation, and employee satisfaction.

Question 18

……………is the art of knowing exactly what you want men to do and then seeing that how they do it in the best and cheapest way.
A)General management
B)Scientific Management
C)Administration
D)None

Accepted Answer

Scientific Management, as defined by Frederick Taylor, focuses on improving economic efficiency and labor productivity through systematic study of work methods and processes. It aims at knowing exactly what a job entails and how it can be done most efficiently.

Question 19

…..........is introduced to secure the benefits of division of labour or specialization at the supervising level under scientific management
A)Operating management
B)Functional foremanship
C)Either a or b
D)None

Accepted Answer

Functional foremanship is a concept introduced under scientific management to secure the benefits of division of labour or specialization at the supervising level, where different supervisors specialize in different areas of work.

Question 20

..........helps to determine a fair days work and rest period to complete it
A)Work study
B)Time study
C)Motion study
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of ..........helps to determine a fair days work...

Quiz 1: Management Principles and Approaches

The principles of scientific Management were more concerned with the problems at the ………..levels

Father of Modern Management theory is ………………

…............suggests that each communication going up or coming down must flow through each position in the line of authority

Management can be considered as………………..

…........is that phase of business enterprise that concerns itself with the overall determination of institutional objectives and the policies necessary to be followed in achieving those objectives.

….......has defined the basic problem of managing as the art of "knowing exactly what you want men to do and then see that they do it in the best and cheapest way "

According to functional foremanship, the speed boss, Inspector, foreman and gang boss are entrusted with the …………………aspect of work.

…..........is undertaken to find out the one best way of doing the thing

The principle of Unity of command is contrary to Taylors……………………..

According to …………..principle, each group of activities with the same objective must have one head and one plan

Everything which goes to increase the importance of subordinates role is……………….

The Book " Functions of Executive" was written by …………………..

………………..school of Management recognizes the existence of a centralized body of knowledge for the Management.

…........school of thought has developed on the idea that there is no single best method to find solutions to Managerial problems

Koontz and O'Donnel are the advocates of ……………….approach to management

According to …………… approach, management is a logical process and it can be expressed in terms of mathematical symbols and relationships.

……………….approach of management heavily concentrates on 'People' aspect of management.

……………is the art of knowing exactly what you want men to do and then seeing that how they do it in the best and cheapest way.

…..........is introduced to secure the benefits of division of labour or specialization at the supervising level under scientific management

..........helps to determine a fair days work and rest period to complete it