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Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

Which of the following is/ are usually identified as the more important factor(s) responsible for people's resistance to change?

  1. When people in course of doing or learning a new system experience failure.

  2. Since change almost invariably brings with it a redistribution of power and influence, it tends to be opposed by those individuals and groups who are negatively affected by it.

  3. People with traditional temperament know that change will expose their inadequacy and inefficiency, and, as such, they must oppose change.

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

Resistance to change is multifaceted, stemming from fear of failure, loss of power, and personal temperament. All the listed factors are valid reasons for such resistance.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

Resistance to change may be -
1.   Logical
2.   Psychological
3.   Sociological
Select the correct answer from the options given below -

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 & 2

  3. 2 & 3

  4. 1, 2 & 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Resistance to change can be logical (based on facts), psychological (based on attitudes), or sociological (based on group norms). All three are recognized categories.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

Advantages of budgeting is/are..........................

  1. It helps in the attainment of organizational objectives.

  2. It helps in the optimum utilization of resources by allocating them according to the requirements of different departments.

  3. It is also used for achieving coordination among different departments of an organization

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

Budgeting serves multiple purposes, including resource allocation, coordination between departments, and ensuring that organizational objectives are met through financial planning.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

In line organization authority flows directly from _________ echelons of management hierarchy.

  1. One department to another department horizontally.

  2. One department to another department diagonally.

  3. The down of the organization to the top

  4. The top of the organization down to the lower
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In a line organization, authority follows a strict vertical path, flowing from the top of the hierarchy down to the lower levels.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

The line organization system can by successfully utilized:

  1. In industries where work is diversified nature

  2. Where the machinery is nearly automatic and does not call for the intelligence of the foreman

  3. Where labour-management problems are difficult to solve.

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

Line organization is most effective in simple, stable environments where tasks are repetitive and do not require complex coordination or specialized staff intervention.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

The line organization system can be successfully utilized:

  1. Where the scale of business is small

  2. Where the number of subordinated and operative employees are many

  3. Where the work is largely of changing nature.

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

Line organization is best suited for small businesses where the owner or manager can easily oversee all operations without the need for complex staff support.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

Which of the following principle of organization is strictly followed in line organization structure?

  1. The principle of departmentation

  2. The principle of flexibility

  3. The principle of unity of command

  4. The principle of balance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Unity of command is the core principle of line organization, meaning every subordinate reports to only one superior.

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

These arose a clear demarcation between 'thinking' and 'doting' in

  1. Functional organization

  2. Project management organization

  3. Line and staff organization

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

The line and staff organization was specifically developed to separate the 'thinking' (planning, research, and advisory roles performed by staff) from the 'doing' (execution performed by line managers).

Multiple choice organization of commerce and management office introduction to office organising functions of management

Which of the following principle of organization is strictly followed in line organization structure?

  1. The scalar principle

  2. The principle of departmentation

  3. The principle of flexibility

  4. The principle of decentralization
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The scalar principle refers to the chain of command that extends from the highest to the lowest level of an organization, which is the defining characteristic of a line organization.