Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research (1)______ that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music can (2)______ the brain’s production of the hormone dopamine. This increased dopamine production helps (3)________ feelings of anxiety and depression. Music is processed directly by the amygdala, which is the part of the brain (4)________ in mood and emotions. By reducing stress levels and providing a strong competing stimulus to the pain (5) ________ that enter the brain, music therapy can assist in pain management.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.

Option 1: intensify

Option 2: amend

Option 3: enhance

Option 4: relieve

Question : Statement 1: The nature of management varies based on the organization's size and complexity.

Statement 2: Larger organizations require more complex management structures and processes.

Option 1: Both statements are true
 

Option 2: Both are incorrect
 

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.

Question : The detailed job requirements and qualities required to do it are publicised along with the profile of the organisation where vacancy exists. Which external source of recruitment is highlighted in the given statement?
 

Option 1: Placement agencies and management consultants
 

Option 2: Labour contractors
 

Option 3: Advertising on television
 

Option 4: Web publishing

Question : Case Study:

XYZ Logistics believes in optimizing work processes by reducing unnecessary movements and actions. Which technique of scientific management is being applied here?

Option 1: Method Study

Option 2: Motion Study

Option 3: Time Study

Option 4: Fatigue Study

Question : They maintain data bank of persons with different qualifications and skills and even advertise the jobs on behalf of their clients to recruit right type of personnel. Which external  source of recruitment is highlighted in the given statement?

 

Option 1: Placement agencies and management consultants
 

Option 2: Labour contractors
 

Option 3: Advertising on television
 

Option 4: Web publishing

Question : Assertion: Factors affecting physical distribution include transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.

Reason: Physical distribution has no role in improving supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : It is one of the most common methods, especially to recruit skilled and educated employees. Which external source of recruitment is highlighted in the given statement?

Option 1: Placement agencies and management consultants

Option 2: Employment exchange

Option 3: Advertisement

Option 4: Casual callers 

Question : Case Study 32

RST Enterprises is a conglomerate that wants to trade its shares on a stock exchange. The company's management is in the process of selecting a brokerage firm.

Question : 

What role does the selected brokerage firm play in the trading process for RST Enterprises?

Option 1: Matching buy and sell orders
 

Option 2: Transferring ownership of shares
 

Option 3: Facilitating transactions

Option 4: Listing on stock exchange

Question : Case Study 34

ABC Ltd. is a conglomerate planning to expand its operations. The company's management is considering the roles of SEBI in the financial market.

Question : 

Which of the following is not a function of SEBI?

Option 1: Regulatory functions
 

Option 2: Protective functions
 

Option 3: Allocation of resources

Option 4: Developmental functions

Question : This external source of recruitment may provide flood of response, and many times from quite unsuitable candidates. Which source of recruitment is highlighted in the given statement?
 

Option 1: Employment exchange
 

Option 2: Advertisement
 

Option 3: Placement agencies and management consultants
 

Option 4: Casual callers