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Management and Organizational Behavior

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Management and organizational behavior explore how individuals and groups interact within an organization. This hub covers motivation theories, leadership styles, and delegation. These topics are essential for commerce students and competitive exam aspirants.

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Management and Organizational Behavior Questions

Multiple choice

Who has given the 10 managerial roles?

  1. Henry Mintzberg

  2. Max Weber

  3. F.W.Taylor

  4. Krik Patrick
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to Mintzberg, these roles, or expectations for a manager’s behavior, fall into three categories: informational (managing by information), interpersonal (managing through people), and decisional (managing through action).

Multiple choice

'Unity of Command' does not

  1. mean that one subordinate will receive only one order

  2. mean that a subordinate will have only one superior

  3. mean that all units are put under one head

  4. result into a shrinking apex of an organization
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of 'Unity of Command' states that a subordinate should receive orders from only one superior to avoid confusion. Option A describes the outcome of the principle, but the question asks what it does not 'mean' in a technical sense, or is phrased as a negative. Actually, the statement in A is a core definition, making the question phrasing confusing.

Multiple choice

In which of the following situations does the need for coordination arise?1. Overlap of efforts

  1. Duplication of efforts
  2. Neglect of personal interests
  3. Conflicts in interests Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Coordination is needed to resolve overlaps, duplication, and conflicts of interest. Neglect of personal interests is not a standard organizational problem requiring coordination in this context.

Multiple choice

Consider the following factors:1. Organisational policies, rules and regulations

  1. Lower level of ability of subordinates
  2. Hierarchical system of the organisation
  3. Personality of the delegator Which of these factors act as obstacles in delegation?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 2 and 4

  4. 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Obstacles in delegation often include the lower ability of subordinates (fear of failure) and the personality of the delegator (lack of trust or desire for control).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is related with the Principle of Hierarchy?

  1. Through proper channel

  2. Leadership

  3. Public relations

  4. Motivation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Principle of Hierarchy requires that communication and authority flow through a 'proper channel' or chain of command, ensuring that information is passed through defined levels.

Multiple choice

What does 'Unity of Command' mean?

  1. One superior should give orders to all employees

  2. Two superiors should give orders to one subordinate

  3. All superiors should give orders to one subordinate

  4. A subordinate should receive orders only from one superior
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Unity of Command is a management principle stating that each employee should report to and receive orders from only one superior to prevent conflicting instructions.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:1. Coordination and cooperation are synonyms

  1. Coordination is of the work of subordinates by a superior officer
  2. Cooperation is inter-personal relationship between two or more similar individuals or units
  3. Coordination and cooperation are not the same thing Which of these statements are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Coordination is the process of synchronizing activities, while cooperation is the voluntary willingness to work together. They are distinct concepts; coordination is often imposed by management, whereas cooperation is an interpersonal attitude.

Multiple choice

On which of the following factors 'Span of Control' does not depend?

  1. Calibre of superior

  2. Salary of subordinate

  3. Nature of work

  4. Age of the organisation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Span of control is influenced by the complexity of tasks, the competence of the supervisor, and the organizational structure. The salary of a subordinate is not a structural or functional factor affecting the span of control.

Multiple choice

Which does not constitute one of the functions of coordination?

  1. Resolution of conflicts

  2. Preventing duplication of work

  3. Recruiting qualified staff

  4. Preventing wastage of resources
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Coordination is the process of linking different departments and activities to ensure harmony. Recruiting staff is a function of staffing, not coordination.