Question : Which of the following statements is not true with reference to planning?
Option 1: Planning is a pre-requisite for controlling
Option 2: Planning does not lead to rigidity
Option 3: Planning enables a manager to look ahead and anticipate changes
Option 4: Planning facilitates co-ordination among departments and individuals in the organisation
Correct Answer: Planning does not lead to rigidity
Solution : Once plans are made to decide the future course of action the manager may not be in a position to change them. Following pre-decided plan when circumtances are changed may not bring positive results for organisation. Hence, option 2 is correct answer.
Question : Which of the following statements about planning is not true?
Option 1: Planning is a pre-requisite for controlling in the management process.
Option 4: .Planning facilitates coordination among departments and individuals in the organization.
Question : Shivani the general manager of V-Mart performs the managerial functions of planning organising staffing directing and controlling as an ongoing process.Which management feature is highlighted by this?
Option 1: Management is a goal oriented
Option 2: Management is a dynamic function
Option 3: Management is continuous process
Option 4: Management is all pervasive
Question : Which of the following statements about coordination is incorrect?
Option 1: It binds all the functions of management. t.
Option 2: It is a process by which a manager synchronises the activities of different departments.
Option 3: The process of coordinating the activities of an organisation begins at the directing stage.
Option 4: None of the above.
Question : A manager should try to set standards and precise quantitative terms. Efforts should be made to define standards in a manner that makes the measurement easy. Which process of controlling is involved here?
Option 1: Setting performance standard
Option 2: Measurement of actual performance
Option 3: Comparison of actual performance with standard
Option 4: Analysing deviations
Question : Which of the following is an example of the principle of initiative in the management process?
Option 1: A manager discouraging employees from sharing new ideas
Option 2: A manager allowing employees to take the lead in decision-making
Option 3: A manager micro-managing employees' tasks
Option 4: A manager punishing employees for making mistakes
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