MGT-503 No 23
PRINCIPLE OF MANAGEMENT
- 1.
How many employees were employed in the construction procedure of the Egyptian Pyramid?
- A.
150000
- B.
165000
- C.
130000
- D.
100000
Correct Answer
D. 100000 -
- 2.
Which of the following is most important in order to improve the quality?
- A.
Proper Communication
- B.
Departmentalization
- C.
Division of Labor
- D.
Centralization
Correct Answer
C. Division of Labor -
- 3.
Dr. Edward Deming has described his Philosophy about quality in:
- A.
14 Points
- B.
6 Points
- C.
8 Points
- D.
20 Points
Correct Answer
A. 14 Points -
- 4.
Which of the following is most important characteristic of an entrepreneur?
- A.
Planning
- B.
Communication
- C.
Rapid decision making
- D.
Goal setting
Correct Answer
C. Rapid decision making -
- 5.
Tax revenues and government grants for a city are called its:
- A.
Human resources
- B.
Financial resources
- C.
Physical resources
- D.
Informational resources
Correct Answer
B. Financial resources -
- 6.
Controlling contingent situation comes under which of the following roles?
- A.
Spokesperson
- B.
Monitor
- C.
Leader
- D.
Disturbance handler
Correct Answer
D. Disturbance handler -
- 7.
Ali is a Branch Manager at Mutual Saving Bank. If he is an average middle manager, which of the following management activities is he likely to spend the greatest amount of time?
- A.
Planning
- B.
Controlling
- C.
Leading
- D.
Organizing
Correct Answer
B. Controlling -
- 8.
All of the following are titles of middle level managers EXCEPT:
- A.
Operator
- B.
District manager
- C.
Dean
- D.
Division manager
Correct Answer
A. Operator -
- 9.
Manager has a right to make decisions through the principle of:
- A.
Order
- B.
Scalar Chain
- C.
Discipline
- D.
Authority
Correct Answer
D. Authority -
- 10.
Low level management has a complete authority to make decisions in case of:
- A.
Centralization
- B.
Decentralization
- C.
Scalar Chain
- D.
Order
Correct Answer
B. Decentralization -
- 11.
Which of the following behavior had dramatically influenced by Hawthorne studies?
- A.
Human behavior
- B.
Social behavior
- C.
Moral behavior
- D.
Ethical behavior
Correct Answer
A. Human behavior -
- 12.
The quantitative approach has contributed directly in the areas of:
- A.
Planning and control
- B.
Controlling and leading
- C.
Organizing and controlling
- D.
Planning and leading
Correct Answer
A. Planning and control -
- 13.
A field of expertise that is responsible for the production and delivery of an organization’s products and services is called:
- A.
Management information system
- B.
Operations management
- C.
Marketing management
- D.
Principles of management
Correct Answer
B. Operations management -
- 14.
Two major characteristics of open system are :
- A.
Negative entropy and synergy
- B.
Positive entropy and synergy
- C.
Entropy and synergy
- D.
Anthropology and synergy
Correct Answer
A. Negative entropy and synergy -
- 15.
Environment reacts to the output of organization and provides:
- A.
Feed forward
- B.
Input
- C.
Output
- D.
Feedback
Correct Answer
D. Feedback -
- 16.
Mega environment is also called:
- A.
Open environment
- B.
Close environment
- C.
Flexible environment
- D.
General environment
Correct Answer
D. General environment -
- 17.
The belief that a firm's obligation goes beyond that required by law and economics, and includes a pursuit of long-term goals that are good for society is known as:
- A.
Ethical responsibility
- B.
Social responsibility
- C.
Social obligation
- D.
Social responsiveness
Correct Answer
B. Social responsibility -
- 18.
Which of the following theory refers to a situation in which the individual is concerned with respecting and protecting individual liberties and privileges.
- A.
Utilitarian theory
- B.
Theory of justice
- C.
Theory of freedom
- D.
Theory based on rights
Correct Answer
D. Theory based on rights -
- 19.
European Union was established in:
- A.
February 1992
- B.
January 1994
- C.
July 1992
- D.
November 1993
Correct Answer
A. February 1992 -
- 20.
The degree to which decision makers and others, who will be affected by the implementation of the alternative, are willing to support is called:
- A.
Acceptability
- B.
Sustainability
- C.
Morality
- D.
Accountability
Correct Answer
A. Acceptability -
- 21.
Which of the following is the step in the decision-making process that follows identifying a problem and decision criteria?
- A.
Allocating weights to the criteria
- B.
Analyzing the alternatives
- C.
Selecting the best alternative
- D.
Implementing the alternative
Correct Answer
A. Allocating weights to the criteria -
- 22.
Akbar has just been given the assignment of developing the marketing strategy for the company's new product to be introduced at Eid. Akbar will require which of the following type of decision making?
- A.
Ill-structured
- B.
Programmed
- C.
Non-Programmed
- D.
Well-structured
Correct Answer
C. Non-Programmed -
- 23.
"No smoking allowed" is an example of which of the following?
- A.
Rule
- B.
Procedure
- C.
Policy
- D.
Plan
Correct Answer
A. Rule -
- 24.
Rules, procedures and policies are most suitable for which of the following problems?
- A.
Well-structured
- B.
Ill-structured
- C.
Programmed
- D.
Non-programmed
Correct Answer
A. Well-structured -
- 25.
The decision-making model consists of four styles: directive, analytic, behavioral and _______.
- A.
Conceptual
- B.
Intuitive
- C.
Group interaction
- D.
Laggard
Correct Answer
A. Conceptual -
- 26.
Which of the following styles of decision making is characterized by individuals who prefer complete information and consider several alternatives?
- A.
Analytic
- B.
Conceptual
- C.
Directive
- D.
Behavioral
Correct Answer
C. Directive -
- 27.
When an alternative is chosen because the manager believes it is "good enough," to solve his or her problem. It is called:
- A.
Optimizing
- B.
Satisficing
- C.
Incomplete
- D.
Maximizing
Correct Answer
B. Satisficing -
- 28.
Sara has a new job and is learning to perform the tasks assigned to her. Different situations demand different decision-making processes. As she learns the general guidelines of the job, Sara is given more decision-making authority. The guidelines establish parameters for decision making and are referred as:
- A.
Rule
- B.
Policy
- C.
Broad guideline
- D.
Procedure
Correct Answer
B. Policy -
- 29.
In terms of linear programming, profit margins on different products that a company can produce represent which of the following?
- A.
Constraints
- B.
Feasibility regions
- C.
Scenarios
- D.
Basis for the objective function
Correct Answer
D. Basis for the objective function -
- 30.
A plan developed to carry out a course of action that is not likely to be repeated in the future is called:
- A.
Single-use plan
- B.
Specific plan
- C.
Reaction plan
- D.
Directional plan
Correct Answer
A. Single-use plan -
- 31.
Which of the following plans are concerned more with actually getting things done than with deciding what to do?
- A.
Strategic
- B.
Tactical
- C.
Long-term
- D.
Operational
Correct Answer
D. Operational -
- 32.
Employees are also known as:
- A.
Internal customers
- B.
Stock holders
- C.
Investors
- D.
Shareholders
Correct Answer
A. Internal customers -
- 33.
Which of the following BEST describes creativity?
- A.
Uncovering what is already there
- B.
Creating something new
- C.
Organizing already discovered items
- D.
Criticizing the discovered items
Correct Answer
B. Creating something new -
- 34.
Asim assigned Khalid a project to be completed by the end of the month and then hold periodic meetings with him to review his progress. Which management function Asim is performing?
- A.
Planning
- B.
Leading
- C.
Controlling
- D.
Organizing
Correct Answer
C. Controlling -
- 35.
Mr. Kamran is a manager at virtual university of Pakistan. His responsibilities include developing a organization-wide marketing strategy that plays on the synergies between institute’s offered Programs in order to drive increased no. of students. Kamran is a:
- A.
Middle manager
- B.
First-line manager
- C.
Top manager
- D.
Non-managerial
Correct Answer
A. Middle manager -
- 36.
An organized set of behavior that is associated with particular office or position is called:
- A.
Role
- B.
Obligation
- C.
Responsibility
- D.
Function
Correct Answer
A. Role -
- 37.
According to Adam Smith, the division of labor results in:
- A.
Increased worker's motivation
- B.
Decreased worker's specialization
- C.
Increased worker's productivity
- D.
Decreased worker's motivation
Correct Answer
C. Increased worker's productivity -
- 38.
“Decision making under risk” means:
- A.
The decision maker has no data on which to base his or her decision
- B.
The decision maker is used to dealing with high-risk situations
- C.
The decision maker knows all of the risks involved in the situation
- D.
The decision maker can estimate the risk involved in making a decision
Correct Answer
A. The decision maker has no data on which to base his or her decision -
- 39.
People who make fast decisions and focus on short run prefer which of the following decision making styles?
- A.
Behavioral style
- B.
Analytic style
- C.
Conceptual style
- D.
Directive style
Correct Answer
D. Directive style -
- 40.
Which of the following terms is sometimes used to describe picking a course of action that is satisfactory under the circumstances?
- A.
Escalation of commitment
- B.
Satisficing
- C.
Risk
- D.
Bounded rationality
Correct Answer
B. Satisficing -
- 41.
A manager at GT textiles noted that one particular department was suffering from high employee turnover. He diagnosed the situation and decided that the turnover might be caused by one of three things: Dissatisfaction with pay, boring work, supervisor with poor interpersonal skills. After interviewing several employees he concluded that the problem was with the supervisor. In this situation what steps manager should take to decrease turnover rate? Which of his management skills help him in solving this problem? Give logical reasons to support your views.
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