Business Management - Practice Test

[#271] Assertion (A) The organisational structure should follow the organisational strategy. Reason (R) Structure are for achieving the objectives are derived from overall strategy.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct

(B) (A) is correct and (R) is the right explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not the right explanation of (A)

(D) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect

Correct Answer

(B) (A) is correct and (R) is the right explanation of (A)

[#272] Which of the following statements are true about Herbert A Simon's decision-making process? 1. Decision-making process involves intelligence, design and choice activities. 2. Decision-making involves choice between alternative plans of action. 3. Bounded rationality has no significance in decision-making process. 4. Satisficing model brings about a balance between individual and organisational value judgement in decision-making process.

(A) 1 and 2 are true

(B) 1 and 4 are true

(C) 1, 2 and 3 are true

(D) 1, 2 and 4 are true

(E) Both 1 and 2 are true

(F) Both 1 and 4 are true

(G) 1, 2 and 3 are true

(H) 1, 2 and 4 are true

Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 4 are true
(H) 1, 2 and 4 are true

[#273] Who among the following are known for study of work arrangements to eliminate wasteful hand and body motions?

(A) Henry Gantt and CI Barnard

(B) Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

(C) Elton Mayo and H Emerson

(D) FW Taylor and Henry Gantt

Correct Answer

(B) Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

[#274] The managerial function of guiding, overseeing and leading people is

(A) planning

(B) directing

(C) motivating

(D) coordinating

Correct Answer

(B) directing

[#275] The overall process of decision-making in staff selection includes which of these stages?

(A) Deciding which candidate to appoint

(B) Identifying the need for a new member of staff

(C) Agreeing the job specification

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Business Management - Study Mode

[#271] Assertion (A) The organisational structure should follow the organisational strategy. Reason (R) Structure are for achieving the objectives are derived from overall strategy.

Correct Answer

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[#273] Who among the following are known for study of work arrangements to eliminate wasteful hand and body motions?

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[#274] The managerial function of guiding, overseeing and leading people is

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[#275] The overall process of decision-making in staff selection includes which of these stages?

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