12th Class Business Studies Organising Question Bank

done Case Based MCQs - Organising Total Questions - 30

• question_answer1)

  Direction (1-5): Read the following text and answer the question numbers 1-5 on the basis of the same.

  Journey Limited' is a car manufacturing company. The company have allocated the work among different people working in the organisation to ensure that no employee in die organisation feels overburdened. The company has further functionally grouped these jobs under different departments. Although, the company strictly follows the Principle of Scalar Chain, but this has led to a big disadvantage to the company. The manager in the company too realised that it was becoming difficult for him to perform all the work alone. So, he shared some of it with three of his subordinates.

  Which function of management has been described above?
  A)
  Planning                        done clear
  B)
  Staffing done clear
  C)
  Motivation                     done clear
  D)
  Organising done clear
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  "The company have allocated the work among different people working in the organisation to ensure that no employee in the organisation feels overburdened." Which step of organising is highlighted in the given lines?
  A)
  Establishing reporting relationship done clear
  B)
  Departmentalisation done clear
  C)
  Identification and division of work done clear
  D)
  Assignment of duties done clear
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  "The company has further functionally grouped these jobs under different departments." Which step of organizing is highlighted in the given lines?
  A)
  Division of work done clear
  B)
  Departmentalisation done clear
  C)
  Assigning duties done clear
  D)
  Establishing reporting relationships done clear
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• question_answer4)
  What disadvantage must the principle of scalar chain have caused in the above case?
  A)
  Delay in action done clear
  B)
  Ignorance of psychological needs done clear
  C)
  More emphasis only on work done clear
  D)
  Ignorance of social needs done clear
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  "The manager in the company too realised that it was becoming difficult for him and to perform all the work alone. So, he shared some of it with three of his subordinates." Identify the concept highlighted here.
  A)
  Decentralisation done clear
  B)
  Delegation done clear
  C)
  Informal organisation done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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  Direction (6-10): Read the following text and answer the question numbers 6-10 on the basis of the same.

  Pooja Arora is working as a General Manager in "Mehak Creations". "Mehak Creations" is a FMCG company having non-similar products. She is a tough task master and expects strict compliance to the organizational rules and procedures from her subordinates. She believes in promoting self-reliance and confidence amongst her subordinates. The company has recently opened its new branch in Singapore. The business environment is going to be quite different but as a General Manager, she is confident that the company will be able to modify its present structure and a revision of inter-relationship amongst managerial levels will pave the way for a smooth transition.

  What type of organisational structure is discussed in this case study?
  A)
  Functional                      done clear
  B)
  Divisional done clear
  C)
  Formal              done clear
  D)
  Informal done clear
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  Which concept of authority responsibility has been discussed in the above case?
  A)
  Delegation                      done clear
  B)
  Decentralisation done clear
  C)
  Scalar Chain                  done clear
  D)
  Gangplank done clear
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  Which importance of the concept identified in question number 76 is highlighted in the above case?
  A)
  Develop initiative among subordinates done clear
  B)
  Develop managerial talent for future done clear
  C)
  Quick decision done clear
  D)
  Relief to the top management done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Identify the importance of organising, discussed above, will pave the way to success of organisation.
  A)
  Benefit of specialisation done clear
  B)
  Development of personnel done clear
  C)
  Effective administration done clear
  D)
  Adoption to change done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which step of organising is highlighted in the case?
  A)
  Division of work done clear
  B)
  Departmentalisation done clear
  C)
  Assigning duties done clear
  D)
  Establishing reporting relationship done clear
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• question_answer11)

  Direction (11-15): Read the following text and answer the question numbers 11-15 on the basis of the same.

  Infocom has diversified itself into several product lines: Tele-communications, Engineering, Financial services. Each subsidiary is sell-sufficient with their-own administrative functions, propagating the belief that people can assume the responsibility for the effective implementation of their decisions and should be given autonomy. This has reduced the need for direct supervision by superiors, has promoted flexibility, initiative and faster decision-making. The orders of customers are never delayed, as a result of good policy decisions of top management. The philosophy of the top management awards greater autonomy to the lower level of management.

  Identify a suitable framework for the company within which the managerial and operating tasks are to be performed.
  A)
  Functional structure done clear
  B)
  Divisional structure done clear
  C)
  Formal organisation structure done clear
  D)
  Informal organisation structure. done clear
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  Identify the philosophy of the top management highlighted in the above case.
  A)
  Centralisation     done clear
  B)
  Decentralisation done clear
  C)
  Delegation                      done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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  "This has reduced the need for direct supervision by superiors, has promoted flexibility, initiative and faster decision making." Identify the point of importance of the philosophy of the top management, as highlighted above.
  A)
  Develops initiative among subordinates done clear
  B)
  Develops managerial talent for the future done clear
  C)
  Relief to the top management done clear
  D)
  Better control done clear
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• question_answer14)
  The philosophy of the top management awards greater autonomy to the lower level of management." Identify the point of importance of the philosophy of the top management, as highlighted above.
  A)
  Quick decision-making done clear
  B)
  Better control done clear
  C)
  Relief to the top management done clear
  D)
  Facilitates growth done clear
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• question_answer15)
  "This has reduced the need for direct supervision by superiors, has promoted flexibility, initiative and faster decision- making." Which step of organizing process highlighted here?
  A)
  Division of work done clear
  B)
  Departmentalisation done clear
  C)
  Assignment of duties done clear
  D)
  Establishing reporting relationships done clear
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• question_answer16)

  Direction (16-20):  Read the following text and answer the question numbers 16-20 on the basis of the same. Aman Chadha started 'Bulls Eyes' a company for providing cyber security solutions to businesses. Its objectives is to prevent, detect and respond to cyber-attacks and project critical data. He was a hard-working software engineer and an expert in cyber security. His reputation grew by leaps and bounds as he was not only a person of integrity but also did his work with utmost honesty and sincerity. The business started growing day by day. He was delighted when he was offered a big project by the Ministry of Defence. While working on the project, he found that the volume of work made it impractical for him to handle all the work by himself. He decided to expand the team. The company maintained a close liaison with a local engineering college. During a campus placement, Ishan and Vrinda were appointed to work for the new project. He found the new employees capable, enthusiastic and trustworthy. Aman Chadha was thus, able to focus on objectives and with the help of Ishan and Vrinda, the project was completed on time. Not only this, Aman Chadha was also able to extend his area of operations. On the other hand, Ishan and Vrinda also got opportunities to develop and exercise initiative.

  Identify the concept used by Aman Chadha in the above case which helped him in focusing on objectives.
  A)
  Delegation          done clear
  B)
  Decentralisation done clear
  C)
  Centralisation                 done clear
  D)
  Authority done clear
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  Identify the points of importance of the concept identified in Q.84 above.
  A)
  Distribution of authority till lower level done clear
  B)
  Motivation of employees done clear
  C)
  Develop managerial talent for the future done clear
  D)
  Better control done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Which of the following statements is not true for the concept of management identified?
  A)
  It means granting of authority to subordinates to operate within the prescribed limits. done clear
  B)
  It facilitates growth and expansion of the organisation. done clear
  C)
  It is a process followed to share tasks. done clear
  D)
  It has wide scope. done clear
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• question_answer19)
  What is the purpose of the concept of management identified?
  A)
  To lessen the burden of the manager done clear
  B)
  To provide relief to the top management done clear
  C)
  To increase the role of the subordinates by giving them more autonomy done clear
  D)
  To decrease the role of the subordinates by giving them more autonomy done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which importance of organizing highlighted in the above case?
  A)
  Quick decision-making done clear
  B)
  Better control done clear
  C)
  Relief to the top management done clear
  D)
  Facilitates growth done clear
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  Direction (21-25): Read the following text and answer the question numbers 21-25 on the basis of the same. Oscar Ltd is involved in manufacturing of remotes of AC. Company usually manufactures 1,000 remotes per day. The efforts of all departments are coordinated and interlinked and authority-responsibility relationship is established among various job positions. In this company, jobs of similar nature are grouped together and these jobs as separate departments are organised properly. This lead to creation of particular type of organisational structure. Company follows decentralisation, i.e. selective dispersal of authority. Managers working at various levels are allowed to take their own decisions and they are personally accountable for their decisions. Decentralisation helps in ascertaining the contribution of each department for the achievement of the objectives of organisation. Thus, in case of shortfalls, corrective action can be taken quickly at right time.

  Which function of management is highlighted in the line, "The efforts of all departments are coordinated and interlinked and authority-responsibility relationship is established among various job positions"?
  A)
  Coordination                  done clear
  B)
  Planning done clear
  C)
  Organising          done clear
  D)
  Controlling done clear
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  Which organisation structure is highlighted in the lines, "In this company, jobs of similar nature are grouped together and these jobs as separate departments are organised properly. This lead to creation of particular type of organizational structure"?
  A)
  Functional                      done clear
  B)
  Divisional done clear
  C)
  Formal              done clear
  D)
  Informal done clear
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  Which importance of decentralisation is highlighted in the lines, "Managers working at various levels are allowed to take their own decisions and they are personally accountable for their decisions. Decentralisation helps in ascertaining the contribution of each department for the achievement of the objectives of organisation. Thus, in case of shortfalls, corrective action can be taken quickly at right time"?
  A)
  Quick decision-making done clear
  B)
  Relief to top management done clear
  C)
  Facilitates growth done clear
  D)
  Better control done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Which of the following is an ideal situation?
  A)
  Authority = Responsibility done clear
  B)
  Authority > Responsibility done clear
  C)
  Authority < Responsibility done clear
  D)
  Any of them depending upon the situation. done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Which importance of decentralisation is highlighted in the case?
  A)
  Benefit of specialisation done clear
  B)
  Adoption to change done clear
  C)
  Optimum utilisation of resources done clear
  D)
  Clarity in working relationship. done clear
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• question_answer26)

  Direction (25-30): Read the following text and answer the question numbers 25-30 on the basis of the same.

  Jofra works as the Production Manager in a company. Due to excess work, he transfer some of his authority of performance to his subordinate, Kartik. However, the company did not like this move as most of the decisions are taken by top level management in the organisation. This created rumours in the organisation about the possible termination of Jofra. It was later clarified that no such step was taken by the top management. Later in the year, Jofra was asked to lay plan for his department. It has, in advance, given targets to all its employees. This has lead to more focused approach resulting in saving of resources. All the employees are, therefore, happy and satisfied.

  Which type of structure is highlighted in the line, "Jofra works as the Production Manager in a company"?
  A)
  Functional                      done clear
  B)
  Divisional done clear
  C)
  None of the above          done clear
  D)
  Both [a] and [b] done clear
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  What importance of planning is highlighted in the lines, It has, in advance, given targets to all its employees. This has lead to more focused approach resulting in saving of resources. All the employees are, therefore, happy and satisfied"?
  A)
  Planning facilitates decision-making done clear
  B)
  Planning provides direction done clear
  C)
  Planning promotes innovative ideas done clear
  D)
  Planning reduces the risk of uncertainity done clear
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• question_answer28)
  The line, "Due to excess work, he transfer some of his authority of performance to his subordinate, Kartik", points out to which concept?
  A)
  Decentralisation done clear
  B)
  Delegation done clear
  C)
  Span of Authority done clear
  D)
  Responsibility done clear
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• question_answer29)
  The facts that top management takes all major decisions indicates that organisation follows
  A)
  decentralisation done clear
  B)
  centralization done clear
  C)
  formal structure done clear
  D)
  Both [b] and [c] done clear
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• question_answer30)
  "This has led to more focused approach resulting in saving of resources." Which importance of organising highlighted in the given lines?
  A)
  Benefit of specialisation done clear
  B)
  Adoption to change done clear
  C)
  Optimum utilisation of resources done clear
  D)
  Clarity in working relationship. done clear
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