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[#526] Activities are grouped by common function from bottom to top of organisation, in

(A) divisional structure

(B) functional structure

(C) horizontal structure

(D) vertical structure

Correct Answer

(B) functional structure

[#527] As a manager moves to higher positions in an organisation, the ability to make . . . . . . . . becomes . . . . . . . . important.

(A) programmed, less

(B) non-programmed, more

(C) non-programmed, less

(D) programmed, much more

Correct Answer

(B) non-programmed, more

[#528] Match the following. List-I (School of Theories) List-II (Period of Development) a. Classical Theory 1. 1890 - 1930 b. Behavioural Theory 2. 1930 - 1960 c. System Theory 3. 1965 d. Contingency Theory 4. 1960 onwards

(A) a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

(B) a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3

(C) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(D) a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4

Correct Answer

(A) a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

[#529] Arrange the steps of succession planning in the correct sequence. 1. Define competencies required to perform roles. 2. With future orientation, assess people against criteria. 3. Identify roles for succession or replacement planning. 4. Develop employees to be ready for future key roles. 5. Identify pool of talent that can potentially perform highly in key roles.

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

(B) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

(C) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5

(D) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4

Correct Answer

(D) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4

[#530] No one on the organisation should have more than one boss' is astatement of

(A) principle of specialisation

(B) principle of authority

(C) principle of unity of command

(D) principle of span of control

Correct Answer

(C) principle of unity of command