Neo-classical organisation theory emphasises on which one of the following?
A. Flat structure of organisation
B. Tall structure of organisation
C. Co-ordination by hierarchy
D. Unity of command
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"Increased output per unit of human effort through the use of right method, right tool and right procedures" refers to which of the following theory/approach?
A. Human relation approach
B. Scientific management approach
C. Classical theory
D. Bureaucratic theory
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Formulation of policies, programmes and procedures is the primary concern of
A. top management
B. middle management
C. operating management
D. both B and C
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Which of the following is not related to staffing?
A. Human resource planning
B. Managerial appraisal
C. Decision-making
D. Job definition
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Match the following.
List-I (Statements)
List-II (Approaches)
a. Organisation has interconnected and interrelated elements
1. Decision theory approach
b. Organisations work through motivation, leadership communication and participative management
2. Systems approach
c. Management is essentially decision-making
3. Human behavior approach
d. Appropriate managerial action depends on external environment, internal states and needs
4. Contingency approach
A. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
C. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
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Who popularised the behavioural approach to organisation?
A. Chester Barnard
B. Cart Roger
C. H Simon
D. JD Mooney
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In which year, the book entitled 'Principles of Scientific Management' was published?
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Top level inanagement possess . . . . . . . . skills.
A. conceptual
B. technical
C. interpersonal
D. none of these
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Arrange the following activities to form the process of planning.
1. Identifying a problem
2. Identification of decision criteria
3. Allocating weights to different criteria
4. Developing alternatives
5. Analysing various alternatives
6. Selecting alternative
7. Implementation of the alternative
A. 2, 3, 1, 4, 6, 5, 7
B. 4, 3, 2, 1, 6, 5, 7
C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
D. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Organisation structure is primarily concerned with . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . . of tasks and authority.
A. allocation and delegation
B. allocation and apportionment
C. reporting and delegating
D. setting standards and delegation
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Indicate which of the following is not among the six main types of organisational structure?
A. Line organisation
B. Functional organisation
C. Committees
D. Department
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An organisation designed for efficiency, emphasises on
A. centralisation
B. horizontal communication
C. decentralisation
D. vertical communication
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Which of the following statement about planning is correct?
A. Planning does not involve control of activities
B. Planning does not identify alternatives
C. Planning does not result into selection of correct alternative
D. Planning does not set goals
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Hierarchy has been described as the 'scalar process' by
A. LD White
B. Mooney and Reliey
C. PH Appleby
D. Gullick and Urwick
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A reporting relationship in which an employee receives orders from and reports to, only one supervisor is known as
A. line of authority
B. centralisation
C. unity of direction
D. unity of command
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A virtual organisation has which of the following elements?
1. E-mail integration and office systems integration
2. Information technology
3. Mobile data
4. Voice mail alert
A. Only 1
B. Both 1 and 2
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. All of these
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Human relations is worth studying because it contributes towards
A. 'people skills' building
B. mass conformity
C. weakening of unions
D. none of these
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Which of the following is not a type of leadership under theory propounded by MP Follett?
A. Leadership by Position
B. Leadership by Personality
C. Leadership by Role
D. Leadership by Function
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What is not an assumption underpinning the rational decision-making model?
A. High level of certainty regarding the environment
B. A structured problem
C. An agreed goal
D. Incomplete information
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The following is not a principle of organisation.
A. Principle of exception
B. Principle of balance
C. Principle of complexity
D. Principle of coordination
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