Materials Management
Question : Case Study 28
GHI Enterprises is an established company that has recently listed its shares on a stock exchange. The company's management is considering different brokers for trading its shares.
Question :
After selecting a broker, what is the immediate next step in the trading process for GHI Enterprises?
Option 1: Placing an order
Option 2: Dematerialization
Option 3: Settlement
Option 4: Opening a demat account
Correct Answer: Placing an order
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Placing an order
Placing an order involves specifying the details of the trade, including the type of security to be bought or sold, the quantity, the desired price, and any other relevant information. The broker then executes this
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
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
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 : The economic environment includes factors related to:
Option 1: Technological advancements
Option 2: Social attitudes and customs
Option 3: Government policies and regulations
Option 4: Overall economic conditions, such as GDP growth and inflation rates
Correct Answer: Overall economic conditions, such as GDP growth and inflation rates
Solution : The correct answer is (D) Overall economic conditions, such as GDP growth and inflation rates
The economic environment includes factors related to overall economic conditions, such as GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth, inflation rates, employment levels,
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.
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
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