Forms, comparison and cases of public enterprises - class-XI

This appears to be a True/False question about organizational structure. Departments under a ministry are typically under its direct supervision and control, making the statement True.

Departmental undertakings are established as departments of the ministry and are considered part or an extension of the ministry itself. 

This appears to be a True/False question about organizational processes. The principle that actions should follow proper channels of authority is a standard administrative practice, making the statement True.

This appears to be a True/False question about organizational undertakings. Departmental undertakings are often criticized for being rigid and bureaucratic, potentially failing to provide flexibility. The statement is marked True.

The revenue earned by the departmental undertakings goes directly to the treasury and hence is a source of income for the government. 

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise.It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament.

The employees or heads of departments of departmental undertakings are not allowed to take independent decisions without the approval of the ministry concerned which leads to delays in matters where prompt decisions are required. 

This appears to be a True/False question about organizational performance. The statement claims these organizations usually fail to provide adequate services to consumers. The answer is marked True, reflecting a critical perspective.

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise.It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. 

A departmental undertaking is organized self- contained but it is under the overall control of the departmental head and the ministry concerned. It is a very old and traditional form of public enterprise. It may be organized as a separate full-fledged ministry.

A company whose shares are publicly traded and are usually held by a large number (hundreds or thousands) of shareholders. 

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise. It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament.