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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 organization of commerce and management nature and significance of management 21st century modern management features of management coordination and management in the twenty - first century

______ refers to that co-ordination in which a superior authority co-ordinates his work with that of his subordinates and vice versa.

  1. External co-ordination

  2. Horizontal co-ordination

  3. Vertical co-ordination

  4. None of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Vertical co-ordination refers to that co-ordination in which a superior authority coordinates his work with that of his subordinates and vice versa. The vertical co-ordination creates authority relationships through chain of command.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management nature and significance of management 21st century modern management features of management coordination and management in the twenty - first century

Identify which of the following statement is correct ($\checkmark$) and which is incorrect ($\times$)?
X. Co-ordination should be viewed as a responsibility of only top-level manager of the organisation.  
Y. Co-ordination and co-operation are same things.
Select the correct answer from the options given below-

  1. X = $\checkmark$, Y = $\checkmark$
  2. X = $\times$, Y = $\checkmark$
  3. X = $\checkmark$, Y = $\times$
  4. X = $\times$, Y = $\times$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

X is incorrect because coordination is the responsibility of all managers, not just top-level ones. Y is incorrect because coordination is a deliberate management function, while cooperation is a voluntary act of helping others.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management nature and significance of management 21st century modern management features of management coordination and management in the twenty - first century

According to_______ "Co-ordination" is the effort to assure a smooth interplay of the functions and forces of the different component parts of an organization to the end that its purpose will be realized with a minimum of friction and a maximum of collaborative effectiveness"

  1. Luther

  2. Tead

  3. Henry

  4. Frederick
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ordway Tead has said – “Co-ordination is the effort to ensure a smooth interplay of the functions and forces of all different component parts of an organisation to the end that its purpose will be realised with a minimum of friction and a maximum of collaborative effectiveness.”


Multiple choice organization of commerce and management nature and significance of management 21st century modern management features of management coordination and management in the twenty - first century

_____is the establishment of a relationship between the employees of organization and outsiders of the organization.

  1. External co-ordination

  2. Horizontal co-ordination

  3. Vertical co-ordination

  4. None of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As the name suggests, External coordination is all about establishing a relationship between the employees of the organization and people outside it.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management nature and significance of management 21st century modern management features of management coordination and management in the twenty - first century

____________ acts as the binding force between departments of organization.

  1. Planning

  2. Coordination

  3. Work culture

  4. Organising
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Coordination acts as the binding force that integrates the efforts of different departments. It ensures that all departments work in harmony toward the common goals of the organization.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management nature and significance of management 21st century modern management features of management coordination and management in the twenty - first century

Coordination unifies diverse interests into purposeful work activity.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Coordination brings together the diverse interests, skills, and activities of different individuals and departments. By unifying these, it ensures they contribute to the organization's overall purpose.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

An MNC is defined by an organisation __________.

  1. carrying out production in more than one country

  2. having sales in more than one country

  3. having a multi-ethnic workforce

  4. having-suppliers in more than one country
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A multinational company is one which has its main office in the home country and has many branches or subsidiaries in two or more country. Hence, a MNC is defined by an organisation carrying out production in more than one country.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management ownership structures - cooperative society features, merits and demerits, formation and management of a cooperative society meaning and features of cooperative society cooperative organisation

If the objective for the business organization is self help as well as mutual help. It is _____________ type of organisation. 

  1. partnership

  2. sole proprietorship

  3. co-operative society

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

The basic principle of cooperation is inherent in the statement 'Each for all and all for each'. Members of co- operative help each other and voluntary join together with the motive of welfare of the members.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management ownership structures - cooperative society features, merits and demerits, formation and management of a cooperative society meaning and features of cooperative society cooperative organisation

Which of the following can be treated as characteristic of co-operative society?

  1. Voluntary association

  2. Separate legal entity

  3. Democratic management

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A Co-operative Society is an artificial voluntary association of people who work together to promote their economic interest and in order to achieve common goals. 

These society are incorporated with some social motives and they often have separate legal body and common seal. Even, all the members of a co-operative society can perform democratically in management.

Multiple choice pressure groups election, political parties and pressure groups recent social movements social movements in our time civics

What is meant by "Pressure Group" _____________________.

  1. Organizations that attempts to influence government policies .

  2. Government aided organizations .

  3. Mass movements .

  4. Public sector organisations .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pressure groups are organisations that attempt to influence government policies. But unlike political parties, pressure groups do not aim to directly control or share political power. These organisations are formed when people with common occupation, interest, aspirations or opinions come together in order to achieve a common objective.

Multiple choice pressure groups election, political parties and pressure groups recent social movements social movements in our time civics

Organizations that undertake activities to promote the interests of specific social sections such as workers, employees, teachers and lawyers are called _______________.

  1. Self Interest Groups

  2. Movement

  3. Political party

  4. Non Governmental Organisations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Usually interest groups seek to promote the interests of a particular section or group of society. Trade unions, business associations and professional (lawyers, doctors, teachers, etc.) bodies are some examples of this type. They are sectional because they represent a section of society: workers, employees, businesspersons, industrialists, followers of a religion, caste group, etc. Their principal concern is the betterment and well-being of their members, not society in general.

Multiple choice pressure groups election, political parties and pressure groups recent social movements social movements in our time civics

The decision-making of a movement is _______.

  1. Formal

  2. Inflexible

  3. Informal and flexible

  4. Self- centered
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Like an interest group, a movement also attempts to influence politics rather than directly take part in electoral competition. But unlike the interest groups, movements have a loose organisation. Their decision making is more informal and flexible. They depend much more on spontaneous mass participation than an interest group.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management markets and marketing meaning, nature and importance of services introduction to services nature and types of services

Tick mark the correct answer.
Which one of the following may not necessarily be an advantage of co-ordination?

  1. Effective supervision

  2. Unity of direction

  3. Creative force

  4. Summarisation of all management functions
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Effective supervision, unity of direction, and the summarization of management functions are standard outcomes or requirements of coordination. Creative force is generally considered a separate aspect of leadership or innovation rather than a direct functional advantage of coordination.

Multiple choice civics understanding marginalisation marginalisation marginalisation in india our society

Hierarchy means ______________.

  1. A graded system or arrangement of a person or a thing

  2. Minor group

  3. Major group

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hierarchy is a graded system or arrangement of persons or things. Usually persons at the bottom of the hierarchy are those who have the least power. The caste system is a hierarchical system and Dalits are considered to be at the lowest end.

Multiple choice elements of business sources of business finance - 1 classification & choice of sources of funds classification of sources of finance owned funds and borrowed funds

Transactional Analysis can give employees fresh insights into their own personalities.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partly true

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

Transactional Analysis can give employees fresh insights into their own personalities- this is a true statement. There are 3 ego states in transactional  analysis. It also helps the employees to understand the behaviour of others.