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Question 1:

Consider the following facts about management:

A. Efficiency and effectiveness both terms have similar meaning.

B. Effectiveness and efficiency both terms do not have similar meaning.

C. Management has four dimensions.

D. Management has three dimensions.

E. Principles of management are not as exact as the Principles of Science.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) A, B, C only
  • (2) A, D, C only
  • (3) B, D, E only
  • (4) A, B, E only

Question 2:

Identify the correct features of Business Environment.

  • (1) Certainty, relatively and independent
  • (2) Static, complexity and inter-relatedness
  • (3) Complexity, Relatively and inter-relatedness
  • (4) Relativity, static and complexity

Question 3:

Choose the correct sequence of first five steps of setting up a business.

A. Appraisal by the funding agencies

B. Scanning the environment for entrepreneurial opportunities

C. Assessment of feasibility of the idea and preparation of business plan

D. Resource mobilisation

E. Development of product/service idea

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) B, D, A, C, E
  • (2) D, B, A, E, C
  • (3) B, D, C, A, E
  • (4) D, B, C, E, A

Question 4:

Which among the following factors affects capital budgeting decision?

A. Floatation cost

B. Cash flow of project

C. Control considerations

D. The rate of return

E. The investment criteria involved

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) B, D and E only
  • (2) C, A, and B only
  • (3) D, B and C only
  • (4) A, B and C only

Question 5:

Consumer protection is important due to widespread ______ of consumers about their rights and reliefs.

  • (1) Unorganised
  • (2) Ignorance
  • (3) Enlightened
  • (4) Protected

Question 6:

Arrange the following in a proper sequence (in respect of distribution channel):

A. Agent

B. Retailer

C. Customer

D. Manufacturer

E. Wholesaler

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) D, C, B, A, E
  • (2) D, A, E, B, C
  • (3) D, B, E, A, C
  • (4) D, E, A, B, C

Question 7:

Identify the step/element which is not a part of motivation process.

  • (1) Unsatisfied need
  • (2) Tension
  • (3) Relaxation
  • (4) Drives

Question 8:

Match List I with List II

LIST I                                  LIST II

A. Production concept   I. Satisfaction of customer needs

B. Product concept        II. Quantity of product

C. Selling concept         III. Aggressive selling techniques

D. Marketing concept   IV. Quality of product

 

  • (1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • (2) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  • (3) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  • (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-I

Question 9:

If there was no planning, employees would be working in different directions and the organisation would not be able to achieve its desired goals.

Which of the following importance of planning is highlighted in the above lines?

  • (1) Planning provides directions
  • (2) Planning reduces the risk of uncertainty
  • (3) Planning facilitates decision making
  • (4) Planning provides innovative ideas

Question 10:

As per Consumer Protection Act, 2019, District commission has a jurisdiction to entertain complaints where value of goods or services paid as consideration.

Which of the following statements is correct?

  • (1) Exceeds one crore rupees
  • (2) Does not exceed one crore rupees
  • (3) Exceeds two crore rupees
  • (4) Does not exceed two crore rupees

Question 11:

Capital Structure refers to the mix between owners and borrowed funds. Which of the following is the correct formula?

  • (1) Debt/Equity
  • (2) Equity/Debt
  • (3) Debt - Equity
  • (4) Debt * Equity

Question 12:

To become a Chartered Accountant in India, a candidate has to clear a specified examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Which Characteristic of management as a profession is highlighted in the above statement?

  • (1) Ethical code of conduct
  • (2) Professional Association
  • (3) Well defined body of knowledge
  • (4) Restricted entry

Question 13:

Identify the correct sequence of first 5 steps of the planning process:-

(A) Developing premises

(B) Identifying alternative courses of action

(C) Evaluating alternative courses

(D) Setting objectives

(E) Selecting an alternative

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) C, D, B, E, A
  • (2) D, A, B, C, E
  • (3) C, E, D, A, B
  • (4) A, D, B, C, E

Question 14:

Match List I with List II

LIST I                               LIST II

A. Unity of command   I. Pay and compensation should be fair to employees and organisation

B. Remuneration          II. Distribution of decision making authority amongst many personnel

C. Equity                       III. Only one boss for every individual employee

D. Decentralisation      IV. Fairness to all employees

 

  • (1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  • (2) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • (3) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  • (4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Question 15:

Match List I with List II

LIST I                                          LIST II

A. Political environment           I. Consumption \& habits pattern of household

B. Economic environment        II. Scientific improvements and innovations

C. Social environment               III. General stability of elected govt and its attitude towards business

D. Technological environment   IV. Change in interest rate, inflation and disposable income

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  • (1) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  • (2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • (3) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  • (4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Question 16:

Arrange the following steps of organising process in a logical sequence.

A. Establishing authority and reporting relationship

B. Identification of work

C. Departmentalisation

D. Division of work

E. Assignment of duties

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) C, D, E, A, B
  • (2) C, E, A, B, D
  • (3) B, D, C, E, A
  • (4) A, B, C, D, E

Question 17:

"The formal lines of authority from highest to lowest ranks are known as ........."

  • (1) Order
  • (2) Equity
  • (3) Unity of direction
  • (4) Scalar chain

Question 18:

Which among these is not a traditional method of controlling.

  • (1) Statistical reports
  • (2) Breakeven analysis
  • (3) PERT and CPM
  • (4) Budgetary control

Question 19:

Characteristics of entrepreneurship include:

A. Lawful and purposeful Activity

B. Low level of risk

C. Innovation

D. Systematic Activity

E. Organisation of production

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) A, B and C only
  • (2) B, C and D only
  • (3) A, B, C and E only
  • (4) A, C, D and E only

Question 20:

Identify single use plans from the following plans.

  • (1) Project and Budget
  • (2) Methods and Budget
  • (3) Procedures and Project
  • (4) Rules and Programme

Question 21:

Arrange the steps of controlling process in their correct order or sequence.

A. Setting performance Standards

B. Measurement of actual performance

C. Analysing deviations

D. Taking corrective action

E. Comparison of actual performance with standards

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) B, A, C, D, E
  • (2) A, B, C, D, E
  • (3) A, E, B, C, D
  • (4) A, C, E, B, D

Question 22:

Techniques of controlling includes.

A. Ratio analysis

B. PERT and CPM

C. On the job training

D. Management audit

E. Off the job training

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) A, C, D and E only
  • (2) A, B and D only
  • (3) B, C, D and E only
  • (4) C, D and E only

Question 23:

"A comprehensive plan which helps in accomplishing an organisation objective."

  • (1) Policy
  • (2) Strategy
  • (3) Procedure
  • (4) Rule

Question 24:

Match List I with List II

LIST I                        LIST II

A. Fixed capital                 I. EBIT/interest

B. Working capital             II. Investment in non-current assets

C. Interest coverage ratio  III. Investment in current assets

D. Financial leverage         IV. Proportion of debt in the capital structure

 

  • (1) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • (2) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  • (3) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • (4) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Question 25:

Arrange the following steps involved in communication process.

A. Encoding

B. Sender

C. Message

D. Decoding

E. Receiver

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) B, C, A, D, E
  • (2) B, E, D, A, C
  • (3) B, D, E, C, A
  • (4) B, E, C, D, A

Question 26:

Identify the correct pair of elements of directing.

1. Co-ordination and Leadership

2. Motivation and Communication

3. Supervision and Decentralisation

4. Delegation and Communication

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) 1 and 2
  • (2) 2 and 3
  • (3) 3 and 4
  • (4) 1 and 4

Question 27:

Reduction of controlling power of existing equity shareholders in a company is a result of.

  • (1) Issue of new equity shares
  • (2) Issue of new preference shares
  • (3) Issue of new debentures
  • (4) Issue of new bonds

Question 28:

Labelling is an element of which 'p' of marketing mix?

  • (1) Product
  • (2) Price
  • (3) Place
  • (4) Promotion

Question 29:

Identify the incorrect option about planning from the following.

  • (1) Planning is mental exercise
  • (2) Planning is futuristic
  • (3) Planning is only for long run
  • (4) Planning involves decision making

Question 30:

Essential element(s) of delegation is/are:

  • (1) Authority only
  • (2) Responsibility only
  • (3) Authority and responsibility only
  • (4) Authority, responsibility and Accountability

Question 31:

Identify the factor, which does not affect the pricing of a product.

  • (1) Cost of product and its Utility
  • (2) Pricing of product and Extent of competition
  • (3) Cost of product and Marketing method used
  • (4) Marketing method used and Pricing objective

Question 32:

Identify the last step of the communication process.

  • (1) Feedback
  • (2) Decoding
  • (3) Encoding
  • (4) Message

Question 33:

Match List I with List II

LIST I                                        LIST II

A. Consumer Protection Act   I. Claim exceeds 10 crore

B. District Forum                     II. Settlement of claim exceeds 1 crore but does not exceed 10 crore

C. State Commission              III. Established in 1986

D. National Commission        IV. Settlement of claim up to 1 crore

 

  • (1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • (2) A-II, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  • (3) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • (4) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Question 34:

Which of the following is not an element of delegation?

  • (1) Authority
  • (2) Responsibility
  • (3) Accountability
  • (4) Centralisation

Question 35:

Match List I with List II

LIST I                                         LIST II

A. Unclarified assumptions   I. Organisational Barriers
 
B. Distrust                               II. Personal Barriers

C. Status                                  III. Semantic Barriers

D. Lack of proper incentives  IV. Psychological Barriers

 

  • (1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • (2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • (3) A-I, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • (4) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Question 36:

Arrange the Functions of Management in correct sequence.

A. Planning

B. Directing

C. Organising

D. Controlling

E. Staffing

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) B, C, D, A, E
  • (2) A, B, C, D, E
  • (3) C, D, A, B, E
  • (4) A, C, E, B, D

Question 37:

Fayol's 14 Principles of management does not include


A. Authority and responsibility

B. Division of work

C. Unstability of personnel

D. Indiscipline

E. Initiative

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) A and C only
  • (2) B and D only
  • (3) C and D only
  • (4) C and E only

Question 38:

Delegation refers to the:

  • (1) Upward transfer of responsibility from a subordinate to a superior
  • (2) Downward transfer of responsibility from a superior to a subordinate
  • (3) Upward transfer of authority from a subordinate to a superior
  • (4) Downward transfer of authority from a superior to a subordinate

Question 39:

Cross Ltd., a company manufacturing cars, is a highly successful organisation. For designing their cars, they follow assembly line production which entails the sequence of operations, place for men, machines and raw materials etc. Identify the technique of scientific management being followed by Cross Ltd.

  • (1) Time study
  • (2) Motion study
  • (3) Method study
  • (4) Fatigue study

Question 40:

A manager should replace "I" with "We" in all his conversation with workers to foster team spirit. Identify the principle of management stated above.

  • (1) Stability of personnel
  • (2) Order
  • (3) Discipline
  • (4) Esprit De Corps

Question 41:

Answer the question on the basis of following passage:

Adhunik Ltd is a consumer goods manufacturing unit running the business for the last 11 years. The C.E.O Mr. Aman wants to raise capital with an objective to modernise the existing plant. For this he has made a plan to offer equity and preference shares in the primary market. He uses a combination of methods. He got the prospects printed, so as to make a direct appeal to investors. Also he has invited offers from some brokers to buy shares at an attractive value. Since Mr. Aman has a great circle of friends who are institutional investors, he can soon gather capital. Another method, that he wants to use is the online system of stock exchange.

"He got the prospectus printed, so as to make a ...... direct appeal to investors."

Identify the method of floatation mentioned in these lines.

  • (1) E-IPO
  • (2) Rights issue
  • (3) Offer for sale
  • (4) Offer through prospectus

Question 42:

Answer the question on the basis of the following passage:

Adhunik Ltd is a consumer goods manufacturing unit running the business for the last 11 years. The C.E.O Mr. Aman wants to raise capital with an objective to modernise the existing plant. For this he has made a plan to offer equity and preference shares in the primary market. He uses a combination of methods. He got the prospectus printed, so as to make a direct appeal to investors. Also he has invited offers from some brokers to buy shares at an enbloc value. Since Mr. Aman has a great circle of friends who are institutional investors, he can soon gather capital. Another method that he wants to use is the online system of stock exchange.

"He has invited offers from some brokers to buy shares ...... at an enbloc value."

Identify the method of floatation used in these lines.

  • (1) Offer for sale
  • (2) Offer through prospectus
  • (3) Rights issue
  • (4) Private placement

Question 43:

Answer the question on the basis of the following passage:

Adhunik Ltd is a consumer goods manufacturing unit running the business for the last 11 years. The C.E.O Mr. Aman wants to raise capital with an objective to modernise the existing plant. For this he has made a plan to offer equity and preference shares in the primary market. He uses a combination of methods. He got the prospectus printed, so as to make a direct appeal to investors. Also he has invited offers from some brokers to buy shares at an enbloc value. Since Mr. Aman has a great circle of friends who are institutional investors, he can soon gather capital. Another method, that he wants to use is the online system of stock exchange.

"Mr. Aman has a great circle of friends who are institutional investors."

Identify the method of floatation used in these lines.

  • (1) Private placement
  • (2) Rights issue
  • (3) Offer for sale
  • (4) E-IPO

Question 44:

Answer the question on the basis of the following passage:

Adhunik Ltd is a consumer goods manufacturing unit running the business for the last 11 years. The C.E.O Mr. Aman wants to raise capital with an objective to modernise the existing plant. For this he has made a plan to offer equity and preference shares in the primary market. He uses a combination of methods. He got the prospectus printed, so as to make a direct appeal to investors. Also he has invited offers from some brokers to buy shares at an enbloc value. Since Mr. Aman has a great circle of friends who are institutional investors, he can soon gather capital. Another method that he wants to use is the online system of stock exchange.

"Another method he wants to use is the online system of stock exchange."

Identify the method of floatation used in these lines.

  • (1) Private placement
  • (2) Offer through prospectus
  • (3) E-IPO
  • (4) Offer for sale

Question 45:

Answer the question on the basis of following passage:

Adhunik Ltd is a consumer goods manufacturing unit running the business for the last 11 years. The C.E.O Mr. Aman wants to raise capital with an objective to modernise the existing plant. For this he has made a plan to offer equity and preference shares in the primary market. He uses a combination of methods. He got the prospectus printed, so as to make a direct appeal to investors. Also he has invited offers from some brokers to buy shares at an enbloc value. Since Mr. Aman has a great circle of friends who are institutional investors, he can soon gather capital. Another method that he wants to use is the online system of stock exchange.

In the above case Mr. Aman is using all methods of floatation which are used in the primary market because.

  • (1) It deals in new securities issued for the first time
  • (2) It is more transparent
  • (3) No permissions are required from SEBI
  • (4) Existing shares can be easily traded here

Question 46:

Answer the question on the basis of the following passage:

Lenovo India decided to strengthen its diversifying numbers. It decided to tap its referral system. The company asked its employees to recommend candidates and decided to reward those who successfully recommended more women for the same roles.

Today, technology major Infosys for instance, has enhanced the use of technology for the employee's referral process. It has created a portal where employees can view requirements and submit profiles of candidates directly. Employees can then track the status of their referral in real-time.
Which external source of recruitment is used by Lenovo India?

  • (1) Direct Recruitment
  • (2) Casual callers
  • (3) Transfer
  • (4) Recommendations of Employees

Question 47:

Answer the question on the basis of the following passage:

Lenovo India decided to strengthen its diversifying numbers. It decided to tap its referral system. The company asked its employees to recommend candidates and decided to reward those who successfully recommended more women for the same roles.

Today, technology major Infosys for instance, has enhanced the use of technology for the employees' referral process. It has created a portal where employees can view requirements and submit profiles of candidates directly. Employees can then track the status of their referral in real-time.

It involves shifting of an employee from one job to another. Identify the source of internal recruitment.

  • (1) Transfers
  • (2) Promotions
  • (3) Direct Recruitment
  • (4) Casual callers

Question 48:

Answer the question on the basis of the following passage:

Lenovo India decided to strengthen its diversifying numbers. It decided to tap its referral system. The company asked its employees to recommend candidates and decided to reward those who successfully recommended more women for the same roles.

Today, technology major Infosys for instance, has enhanced the use of technology for the employees' referral process. It has created a portal where employees can view requirements and submit profiles of candidates directly. Employees can then track the status of their referral in real-time.
Under which external source of recruitment do organizations keep a database of unsolicited applicants in their offices?

  • (1) Employment Exchange
  • (2) Campus Recruitment
  • (3) Placement agencies
  • (4) Casual callers

Question 49:

Answer the question on the basis of following passage:

Lenovo India decided to strengthen its diversifying numbers. It decided to tap its referral system. The company asked its employees to recommend candidates and decided to reward those who successfully recommended more women for the same roles.

Today, technology major Infosys for instance, has enhanced the use of technology for the employees' referral process. It has created a portal where employees can view requirements and submit profiles of candidates directly. Employees can then track the status of their referral real-time.
Which of the following is an internal source of recruitment?

  • (1) Direct Requirement
  • (2) Advertisement
  • (3) Promotions
  • (4) Campus Recruitment

Question 50:

Answer the question on the basis of following passage:

Lenovo India decided to strengthen its diversifying numbers. It decided to tap its referral system. The company asked its employees to recommend candidates and decided to reward those who successfully recommended more women for the same roles.

Today, technology major Infosys for instance, has enhanced the use of technology for the employee's referral process. It has created a portal where employees can view requirements and submit profiles of candidates directly. Employees can then track the status of their referral real-time.
Which of the following is not included in external sources of recruitment?

  • (1) Direct recruitment
  • (2) Advertisement
  • (3) Labour contractor
  • (4) Transfers


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