Question : Pune-based Zomato Ltd. is a maker of electronics products. It deals in both laptops and mobile phones in addition to products like books, musical instruments, videotapes, etc. The business was organised functionally, with separate divisions for production, marketing, and finance. The products were being looked after by all the functional heads, while occasionally their tasks crossed over. Conflicts between departments and issues with cooperation resulted from this. Rahul, the CEO of the company, chose to categorise computers and mobile phones under "consumer electronics" and books, musical instruments, videotapes, and other items under "Media" to facilitate specialisation. Rahul has completed a task related to one of the management functions in the process. Determine the action.
Option 1: Identification and division of work
Option 2: Departmentalisation
Option 3: Assignment of duties
Option 4: Establishing authority and reporting relationships
Correct Answer: Departmentalisation
Solution : Grouping similar and related jobs into larger units called departments, divisions or sections and placing them under a department head. It facilitates specialization. – The departments are linked together and are interdependent. Hence, the correct option is 2.
Question : Delhi-based Zamato Ltd. produces electronics products. It deals in both laptops and mobile phones in addition to products like books, musical instruments, videotapes, etc. The business was organised functionally, with separate divisions for production, marketing, and finance. The products were being looked after by all the functional heads, while occasionally their tasks crossed over. Conflicts between departments and issues with cooperation resulted from this. Ramesh, the CEO of the company, chose to categorise laptops and mobile phones under "consumer electronics" and books, musical instruments, and videotapes under "Media" to facilitate specialisation. Ramesh has completed a step in the process of one of the managerial function while doing this. Identify the step.
Option 1: Identifying and dividing the work
Option 3: Assignment of duties to job positions
Option 4: Estabilisation reporting relationships
Question : Direct marketing refers to:
Option 1: Selling products online
Option 2: Selling products through retail stores
Option 3: Selling products through intermediaries
Option 4: Selling products through personal interaction with customers
Question : The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority under the Ministry of ______.
Option 1: Communications
Option 2: Science and Technology
Option 3: Information and Broadcasting
Option 4: Electronics and Information Technology
Question : Case Study:
ABC Electronics believes in applying scientific principles to work processes to achieve efficiency. Which of the following statements best describes the principle of "Science, not the rule of thumb"?
Option 1: Managers should use their experience and intuition to make decisions.
Option 2: Decisions should be based on data and scientific analysis.
Option 3: Employees should follow established rules and procedures.
Option 4: Employees should be treated fairly and impartially.
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