CUET 2026 Business Studies May 20 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

Identify the Principle of Management where Taylor pioneered the introduction of method of scientific inquiry into the domain of management practice.

• (A) Science, not rule of thumb
• (B) Harmony, not discord
• (C) Cooperation, not individualism
• (D) Development of each and every person to the greatest efficiency and prosperity

The aim of which technique given by F.W. Taylor is to reduce a given line or a product to fixed types, sizes and characteristics?

• (A) Method study
• (B) Time study
• (C) Standardisation of work
• (D) Functional foremanship

Under which dimension of business environment is ``Online Booking of Air Tickets'' included?

• (A) Legal dimension
• (B) Economic dimension
• (C) Technical dimension
• (D) Social dimension

Identify the correct sequence of steps under the Planning function:
[(A)] Setting objectives
[(B)] Identifying alternative courses of action
[(C)] Developing premises
[(D)] Evaluating alternative courses of action
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) \((A),\ (B),\ (C),\ (D)\)
• (B) \((A),\ (C),\ (B),\ (D)\)
• (C) \((B),\ (A),\ (D),\ (C)\)
• (D) \((C),\ (B),\ (D),\ (A)\)

``It is a joint programme of training in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate.'' Identify the method of training.

• (A) Vestibule training
• (B) Apprenticeship training
• (C) Internship training
• (D) Job rotation

Identify the correct sequence of Selection process:
[(A)] Selection decision
[(B)] Employment interview
[(C)] Selection tests
[(D)] Reference checking
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) \((A),\ (B),\ (C),\ (D)\)
• (B) \((A),\ (C),\ (B),\ (D)\)
• (C) \((B),\ (A),\ (D),\ (C)\)
• (D) \((C),\ (B),\ (D),\ (A)\)

Which of the following is a process of incitement or inducing subordinates to act in a desired manner to achieve organisational goals?

• (A) Motivation
• (B) Leadership
• (C) Supervision
• (D) Communication

``____________________ is a process of influencing the behaviour of people by making them strive voluntarily towards achievement of organisational goals.''

• (A) Motivation
• (B) Supervision
• (C) Leadership
• (D) Communication

Find the correct sequence of needs as given by Maslow in his Need Hierarchy Theory.
[(A)] Belongingness needs
[(B)] Safety and Security needs
[(C)] Self-actualisation needs
[(D)] Esteem needs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) \((A),\ (B),\ (C),\ (D)\)
• (B) \((A),\ (C),\ (B),\ (D)\)
• (C) \((B),\ (A),\ (D),\ (C)\)
• (D) \((C),\ (B),\ (D),\ (A)\)

Identify the correct sequence of Controlling process:
[(A)] Analysing deviations
[(B)] Measurement of actual performance
[(C)] Setting up standards
[(D)] Comparison of actual performance with standards
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) \((A),\ (B),\ (C),\ (D)\)
• (B) \((A),\ (C),\ (B),\ (D)\)
• (C) \((B),\ (A),\ (D),\ (C)\)
• (D) \((C),\ (B),\ (D),\ (A)\)