Business Management - Study Mode

[#591] Planning is looking ahead and control is_________.
Correct Answer

(A) looking back

Explanation

Solution: Planning is looking ahead and control is looking back. Planning is the fundamental management function, which involves deciding beforehand, what is to be done, when is it to be done, how it is to be done and who is going to do it.

[#592] Exchange of ideas, opinions, information etc. between two or more persons is________.
Correct Answer

(C) Communication

Explanation

Solution: Exchange of ideas, opinions, information etc. between two or more persons is Communication. Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another. Every communication involves (at least) one sender, a message and a recipient.

[#593] Delegation of some of his duties by a subordinate to another subordinate of the same rank is called
Correct Answer

(D) sideward delegation

Explanation

Solution: Delegation of some of his duties by a subordinate to another subordinate of the same rank is called sideward delegation. It takes place when a subordinate assigns some of his duties and authority to another subordinate of the same rank.

[#594] Communication is a _________.
Correct Answer

(B) two-way process

Explanation

Solution: Communication is a two-way process. Two-way communication is when one person is the sender and they transmit a message to another person, who is the receiver. When the receiver gets the message, they send back a response, acknowledging the message was received. The model looks like this: Two-way communication is essential in the business world.

[#595] The person who sends a message is known as________.
Correct Answer

(A) Sender

Explanation

Solution: The person who sends a message is known as Sender. In the communication process, the sender is the individual who initiates a message and is also called the communicator or source of communication.