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This set of Management Theory and Practice Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Management Theory And Practice Set 2

Q1 | ………….principle states that an employee should receive orders form onesuperior only
  • unity of direction
  • unity of command
  • esprit de corps
  • none
Q2 | According to................ principle, there should always exist one head and oneplan for a group of activities having the same objective
  • unity of direction
  • unity of command
  • esprit de corps
  • none
Q3 | …………..is highly suitable for large organizations having large number ofmanagerial personnel at different levels.
  • centralization
  • decentralization
  • departmentalization
  • all of these
Q4 | is defined as a chain of superiors ranging from the ultimate authority to the lowestranks
  • structure
  • scalar chain
  • both of these
  • none of these
Q5 | The book “Creative Experience” was written by ………………..
  • henry fayol
  • f.w. taylor
  • mary parker follet
  • none ofthese
Q6 | The book “functions of Executive” was written by……………….
  • henry fayol
  • f.w. taylor
  • maryparker follet
  • chester i barnard
Q7 | …………….is the character of communication, in a formal organization by virtue of which it is accepted by a member of the organization as governingthe action he contributes
  • responsibility
  • authority
  • accountability
  • power
Q8 | …………..developed the “Need Hierarchy Theory” to explain humanbehaviour within an organization.
  • a.h.maslow
  • douglas mc. gregor
  • herzberg
  • rensis likert
Q9 | …..has given the concept of administrative man as the model for decision making
  • a.h.maslow
  • douglas mc. gregor
  • herzberg
  • herbert simon
Q10 | …….developed the concept of Management byObjectives
  • a.h.maslow
  • herbert simon
  • herzberg
  • peter f. drucker
Q11 | Management according to.............Approach is the study of practical experience of Managers and hence such a study would provide a better understanding tothe effective way of Managing an enterprise
  • empirical
  • management science
  • contingency
  • operational
Q12 | …….school of thought has developed on the idea that there is no single bestmethod to find solutions to managerial problems
  • empirical
  • management science
  • contingency
  • operational
Q13 | According to ………………..Core competency must be the central subject ofCorporate strategy
  • henry fayol
  • f.w.taylor
  • c.k. prahlad
  • peter f. drucker
Q14 | The book “Practice of Management was written by …………
  • henry fayol
  • f.w.taylor
  • c.k. prahlad
  • peter f. drucker
Q15 | ……….believed that leaders are not born but also developed through propertraining in human behavior.
  • mary parker follet
  • f.w.taylor
  • c.k. prahlad
  • peter f. drucker
Q16 | The concept of Job enrichment is a contribution by……..
  • frederick herzberg
  • f.w.taylor
  • c.k. prahlad
  • peter f. drucker
Q17 | …..is considered as the primary function ofmanagement?
  • organizing
  • planning
  • staffing
  • controlling
Q18 | MBO stands for?
  • management of business objectives
  • management by objectives
  • managing business operations
  • none of these
Q19 | is the process of selecting one best alternatives from different alternatives.
  • planning
  • organizing
  • decision making
  • forecasting
Q20 | …..is the process of identifying and grouping of work to beperformed
  • organizing
  • staffing
  • divisionof labour
  • planning
Q21 | Operational guides to action is knownas
  • policies
  • `procedures
  • plan
  • none of these
Q22 | is a sequence of activities to be undertaken for implementing thepolicies and achieving the objectives of an enterprise.
  • procedures
  • programme
  • rule
  • plans
Q23 | is an organizational structure which clearly defines duties,responsibilities, and authority.
  • formal
  • informal
  • natural
  • none of these
Q24 | organisation arises voluntarily or due to social interaction ofpeople
  • formal
  • informal
  • line organization
  • all of these
Q25 | Authority is the right to give-------- and the power to exact obedience
  • information
  • orders
  • money
  • none of these