MCQ’s Organising in Business Studies Quiz 2

MCQ's Organising in Business Studies

Question 1. Match the following on the basis of features:

List-I List-II
(i) Divisional structure(a) occupational Specialization
(ii)Functional Structure(b) Perfect control
(c) Business Environment
(a)(b)
(A)(a)(b)
(B)(b)(a)
(C)(c)(a)
(D)(b)(c)
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(B)(b)(a)

Question 2. Match the following:

List-I List-II
i. Departmentalizationa. Dividing the work as per plan
ii. Assignment of dutiesb. Allocation of responsibility
iii. Division of Workc. The activities which are of similar nature.
(a)(b)(c)
(A)(a)(b) (c)
(B)(a)(c)(b)
(C)(c) (a)(b)
(D)(c) (b)(a)
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(D)(c) (b)(a)

Question 3.Match the following by choosing the correct option:

Column I  Column II 
i. Leads to specialization a. Delegation
ii. Functional anddivisional b. Step of organising process
iii. It has narrow scope c. Importance of organization
iv. Establishing reporting relationships d. Types of organisation structure
(a)(b)(c)(d)
(A)(a)(b)(c)(d)
(B)(b)(d) (a)(c)
(C)(c)(d)(a)(b)
(D)(d)(a)(b)(c)
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(C) (c)(d)(a)(b)

Question 4.Match the following:

List-I List-II
i. Authority a. Arises from formal position
ii.accountabilityb. Arises from delegation of authority
iii. Responsibility c. Arises from responsibility
(a)(b)(c)
(A)(a)(b) (c)
(B)(a)(c)(b)
(C)(c) (a)(b)
(D)(c) (b)(a)
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(B)(a)(c)(b)

Question 5.Match the steps in the process of organising’ in Column I with the appropriate ‘explanation’ in Column II:

Column I  Column II 
i. Identification and division of work activities a. Dividing work into manageable
ii. Departmentalisation b. Establishing a hierarchal structure 
iii. Assignment of duties  c. Grouping similar activities together
iv. Establishing authority & reporting relationships d. Allocating jobs to the members of each department
(a)(b)(c)(d)
(A)(a)(b)(c)(d)
(B)(b)(d) (a)(c)
(C)(c)(d)(a)(b)
(D)(d)(a)(b)(c)
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(B) (b)(d) (a)(c)

Question 6.

  • Assertion(A):Identification and division of work is the first step in the process of organising.
  • Reason (R): Organising involves identifying and dividing the work that has to be done in accordance with previously determined plans.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of A

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 7.

  • Assertion(A):Assertion (A): Organising provides a clear description of jobs and related duties.
  • Reason (R): Organising stimulates creativity amongst the managers.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of A

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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(C) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of A

Question 8.

  • Assertion(A): Functional Organization helps in increasing managerial and operational efficiency and this results in increased profit.
  • Explanation(R): Functional Organization promotes efficiency in utilisation of manpower as employees perform similar tasks within a department and are able to improve performance.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of A

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 9.

  • Assertion(A): Organising helps management in implementing the principle of initiative among employees.
  • Explanation(R): Organising satisfies the subordinate’s need for recognition and provides them with opportunities to develop and exercise initiative.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of A

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 10.

  • Assertion(A): Authority determines the superior subordinate relationship wherein the superior communicates his decision to the subordinate, expecting compliance from him and the subordinate executes the decision as per the guidelines of the superior.
  • Explanation(R): Accountability is the obligation of a subordinate to properly perform the assigned duty.

(A) (A) is false, but (R) is true

(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(C) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of A

(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false

Question 11.

  • Assertion (A): The span of management at the upper level is generally narrow while at the lower level span is wide.
  • Reason (R) : The task allocated to subordinates at the lower level of management are more specific and precise and thus making supervision easy and simple.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct

(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct

(D) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong

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(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct

Question 12.

  • Assertion (A): Delegation helps a manager to extend his area of operations as without it, his activities would be restricted to only what he himself can do.
  • Reason (R): A manager, no matter how capable he is, cannot manage to do every task on his own. The volume of work makes it impractical for him to handle it all by himself.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

Question 13.

  • Assertion (A): Delegation does not mean abdication.
  • Reason (R): A manager is under obligation to perform the delegated task.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(B) Assertion (A) is trueand reason (R) is false

Question 14.

  • Assertion (A): Responsibility is derived from authority and accountability is derived from responsibility.
  • Reason (R): Responsibility is the obligation of a subordinate to properly perform the assigned duty, for which he/she has been delegated authority by his/her superior. Once authority has been delegated and responsibility accepted, one cannot deny accountability.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

Question 15.

  • Assertion (A): A large sized organisation can be totally decentralised.
  • Reason (R): As an organisation grows in size and complexity, there is a tendency to move towards decentralised decision-making. Complete centralisation would imply concentration of all decision making functions at the apex of the management hierarchy.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

Question 16.

  • Assertion (A): Decentralisation must always be balanced with centralisation in areas of major policy decisions.
  • Reason (R): Decentralisation recognises the decision maker’s need for autonomy. The management, however, needs to carefully select those decisions which will be pushed down to lower levels and those that will be retained for higher levels.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

Question 17.

  • Assertion (A): Decentralisation should be applied with caution by the top management.
  • Reason (R): It can lead to organisational disintegration if the departments start to operate on their own guidelines which may be contrary to the interest of the organisation.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

Question 18.

  • Assertion (A): Organisation structure is the outcome of the planning process.
  • Reason (R): The organising process leads to the creation of an organisation structure which includes the designing of roles to be filled by suitably skilled people and defining the interrelationship between these roles so that ambiguity in performance of duties can be eliminated.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

Question 19.

  • Assertion (A): The need for an adequate organisation structure is felt by an enterprise whenever it grows in size or complexity.
  • Reason (R): As an organisation grows, coordination becomes difficult due to the emergence of new functions and increase in structural hierarchies. Thus, for an organisation to function smoothly and face environmental changes, it becomes necessary to pay attention to its structure.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

Question 20.

  • Assertion (A): Organisation structure is an indispensable means; and the wrong structure will seriously impair business performance and even destroy it.
  • Reason (R): A proper organisation structure is essential to ensure a smooth flow of communication and better control over the operations of a business enterprise. It specifies the relationships between people, work and resources.

(A) Assertion (A) is false and reason (R) is true

(B) Assertion (A) is true and reason (R) is false

(C) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are false

(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.

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(D) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are true.
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