Materials Management
Question : Case Study: ABC Retailers
ABC Retailers is a chain of stores specializing in fashion apparel. They have a hierarchical management structure with top management, middle-level management, and lower-level management. The company aims to provide a wide range of trendy clothing options and outstanding customer service.
Which objective of management focuses on the well-being and job satisfaction of employees in ABC Retailers?
Option 1: Economic objective
Option 2: Social objective
Option 3: Organizational objective
Option 4: Personal objective
Correct Answer: Social objective
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Social objective
The social objective of management is concerned with creating a positive work environment, fostering employee well-being, and ensuring that employees are satisfied with their jobs. It encompasses aspects such as workplace safety, employee engagement, work-life balance, and employee development. While the economic objective is related to financial goals, the social objective emphasizes the welfare and satisfaction of the workforce.
Question : The change from competitiveness to cooperation between employees and management. Which process is being highlighted in the given statement?
Option 1: Method study
Option 2: Metal revolution
Option 3: Time study
Option 4: Motion study
Correct Answer: Metal revolution
Solution : Mental revolution in all the change in the attitude of workers and management towards one another from competition to cooperation.
Hence, option B is correct.
Question : Instead of fighting for dividing the surplus or profit, management and workers should coo- perate to increase it. Which of the following principles of scientific management is being highlighted in the given statement?
Option 1: Cooperation not individualism
Option 2: Harmony not discord
Option 3: Science not rule of thumb
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Cooperation not individualism
Solution : According to this principal there should be coperation between management and workers instead of individualism. Competition should be replaced by coperation. Both management and workers should realise the need and importance of each other.
Hence,option A is correct.
Question : Case Study: ABC Manufacturing implements scientific management techniques to standardize and optimize work processes. Which technique involves measuring the time taken to complete a specific task accurately?
Option 1: Fatigue study
Option 2: Time study
Option 3: Method analysis
Correct Answer: Time study
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Time study.
Time study is a fundamental component of scientific management, focusing on analyzing and measuring the time required for a worker to complete a particular task using the most efficient method. This technique helps in setting standard times for tasks, which enables organizations to optimize work processes, allocate resources effectively, and improve overall productivity.
Question : Which of the following statement is correct? Statement 1- The aim of both Henry and Taylor principal is to secure maximum from available resources. Statement 2- Taylor’s contribution is expressed as scientific management.
Option 1: Both are true
Option 2: Both are false
Option 3: Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
Correct Answer: Both are true
Solution : The aim of both Henry and Taylor principal is to secure maximum from available resources. Taylor’s contribution is expressed as scientific management. Hence option A is correct .
Question : Ramesh, Ashmit, and Raj have made the decision to launch a toy manufacturing company. They determined the following primary tasks they must complete: I acquiring raw materials; (ii) acquiring machinery; (iii) producing toys; (iv) arranging for financing; (v) selling toys; (vi) determining the locations where they can sell their toys; and (vii) choosing personnel. They believed that four managers should be selected to oversee production, finance, marketing, and personnel in order to make work more efficient. Identify the step(s) that were taken in the management function.
Option 1: Identifying and dividing the work into manageable activities
Option 2: Departmentalisation
Option 3: Assignment of duties to job positions
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : Following are the steps of organising process: 1. Identifying and dividing the work into manageable activities, 2. Departmentalisation/Departmentation, 3. Assignment of duties to job positions, and 4. Establishing reporting relationships. Hence, the correct option is 4.
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
Correct Answer: Allocation of resources
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Allocation of resources
Allocation of resources is not a function of SEBI. SEBI primarily focuses on regulatory, protective, and developmental functions within the securities market. The allocation of resources is a broader economic concept related to efficient distribution and utilization of resources in the economy, and it is not specifically a role of SEBI.
Question : Case Study: XYZ Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
XYZ Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a growing company specializing in the manufacturing of electronic gadgets. The management believes in effective directing to ensure smooth operations. Consider the following scenario to answer the questions.
Question:
What is the main objective of the directing function in XYZ Electronics Pvt. Ltd.?
Option 1: Allocating resources
Option 2: Setting organizational goals
Option 3: Guiding and supervising employees
Option 4: Evaluating performance
Correct Answer: Guiding and supervising employees
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Guiding and supervising employees
Directing involves providing guidance, supervision, motivation, leadership, and communication to employees to ensure they work effectively and efficiently towards achieving organizational goals.
Question : Case Study 11:
ABC Pharmaceuticals is a company that manufactures and sells medicinal products. The management team at ABC is concerned about maintaining the quality of its products and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
What is the relationship between planning and controlling at ABC Pharmaceuticals?
Option 1: Planning and controlling are unrelated.
Option 2: Planning comes before controlling.
Option 3: Controlling comes before planning.
Option 4: Planning and controlling are simultaneous processes.
Correct Answer: Planning and controlling are simultaneous processes.
Solution : The correct answer is (d) Planning and controlling are simultaneous processes.
In the context of ABC Pharmaceuticals, planning and controlling are not strictly sequential; they often occur simultaneously and in an iterative manner. While planning sets the goals, standards, and strategies, controlling continuously monitors and evaluates the actual performance against these plans. If deviations or discrepancies are identified during the controlling process, adjustments can be made to both the plans and the actions being taken.
In other words, planning and controlling are interconnected processes that work together to ensure the company's goals are achieved while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
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