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 : In a school, twelve pupils spend their summer breaks working in the library. One afternoon, they receive instructions to unload a cargo of new publications, stock the bookcases, and then remove all trash (packaging, paper etc). One student oversees the work by grouping the students, dividing the work, allocating quotas to each group, and creating reporting linkages between them. What aspect of management was addressed above?
Option 1: Planning
Option 2: Organising
Option 3: Staffing
Option 4: Directing
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 4: Estabilisation reporting relationships
Question : Assertion: Scientific management principles focus on optimizing work efficiency through time and motion studies.
Reason: It helps in identifying wasteful movements and improving work processes.
Option 1: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.
Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.
Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct.
Question : They provide nationwide service in matching personnel demand and supply. 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 : Twelve kids in a school spend the summer working in the library. On one particular afternoon, they are instructed to unload a consignment of fresh publications, stock the bookcases, and then eliminate all garbage (packaging, paper etc). One student oversees the work by dividing the task into groups, giving each group a quota, and creating reporting linkages between the groups. Name the managerial function that was noted above.
Option 2: Organizing
Option 3: Directing
Option 4: Staffing
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