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This set of Administrative Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Administrative Theory Set 4
Q1 | The study of time taken for completion of work is called
- Time study
- Motion study
- Momentary study
Q2 | Pay by piece rates on the basis of standards set by motion and time studies is
- Recurring Plan
- Systematic Plan
- Differential Piece-Rate Plan
Q3 | Which of the following is not an aim of Scientific Management?
- Increased Production
- Conditions of work
- Quality Control
Q4 | Scientific Management is based on the principle of
- Development of hygiene factors of work
- Development of motivational factors of work
- Development of true science of work
Q5 | According to Taylor, the workers in an organization should be selected on the basis of
- outlook
- aptitude
- status
Q6 | The father of Classical Theory is
- F. W. Taylor
- Henry Fayol
- Chester Barnard
Q7 | The central tenet of Classical Theory is
- division of labour
- responsibility
- increased production
Q8 | Classical theorists believe that the Principles of organization can be applied
- individually
- universally
- simultaneously
Q9 | The book “General and Industrial Management” was written by
- Douglas Mc Gregor
- Lenin
- Henry Fayol
Q10 | According to Fayol, buying, selling and exchange of goods fall under
- Technical activities
- Commercial activities
- Financial activities
Q11 | The number of principles of administration specified by Henry Fayol was
- 12
- 13
- 14
Q12 | The object of division of work (specialization) is to produce
- more and better work
- better cooperation
- better conditions of work
Q13 | Which is not an element of administration as mentioned by Fayol?
- Planning
- Organizing
- Conducting
Q14 | The right to give orders and the power to exact obedience is
- responsibility
- control
- authority
Q15 | When an employee should receive orders from one superior only, it is called
- Unity of command
- Supervision
- Span of control
Q16 | Fayol refers to “one head and one plan for a group of activities having the sameobjective” as
- Unity of direction
- Unity of command
- Scalar chain
Q17 | The prices for services rendered is known as
- Fees
- Charges
- Remuneration
Q18 | The chain of superiors ranging from the ultimate authority to the lowest ranks is
- Gang Plank
- Scalar Chain
- Clinical Method
Q19 | Henry Fayol advocates ‘A place for everyone and everyone in his place’ as
- Material Order
- Human Order
- Economic Order
Q20 | The power of thinking out a plan and executing it to ensure its success is
- Initiative
- Progress
- Idea
Q21 | Esprit de Corps means
- Harmony
- Grace
- Faith
Q22 | ‘The Theory of Economic and Social Organisations’ is written by
- Woodrow Wilson
- Max Weber
- Peter Drucker
Q23 | Max Weber was born in
- 1865
- 1869
- 1864
Q24 | The word “bureaucracy” was coined by
- Vincent de Gourney
- John Miller
- Aristotle
Q25 | The word ‘bureaucracy’ was coined in
- 1754
- 1745
- 1756