Nature and Significance of Management MCQs with Answers

Question-1. ___ is a systematised body of knowledge that explains certain general truths or operation of general laws.

1. Art
2. Profession
3. Art and Profession both
4. Science

Question-2. Coordination is

1. the essence of management.
2. an objective of management.
3. a social objective.
4. a management function.

Question-3. Co-ordination is considered to be the essence of management because

1. It is implicit and inherent in all functions of the organisation
2. It is a force that binds all the functions of management
3. All of the above
4. It is a common thread that runs through all the activities within the organisation

Question-4. Identify the feature of co-ordination being highlighted in the given statement: Coordination is not a one time function, it begins at the planning stage and continue till controlling.

1. Coordination is an all pervasive function
2. Coordination is a continuous process
3. Coordination is a deliberate function
4. Coordination ensures unity of action

Question-5. In which category does management fall?

1. Semi-profession
2. Emerging profession
3. Marginal profession
4. Well-established profession

Question-6. Management is a ___ directed process as it aims at achieving specified goals.

1. Future
2. Goal
3. Deliberately
4. Continuously

Question-7. Management is multidimensional because it has ___ dimension(s).

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. One

Question-8. Management is not

1. a pure science.
2. an art.
3. an art and science both.
4. an applied science.

Question-9. Managing Director is the position of ___ level of management in a large company.

1. Middle
2. Lower
3. Middle and Lower
4. Top

Question-10. Organising as a function of management involves deciding

1. Who will do a particular task
2. Where will it be done
3. All of the above
4. What activities and resources are required

Question-11. The element that aims at integrating group efforts to achieve group objectives is called

1. Coordination
2. Management
3. Directing
4. Cooperation

Question-12. The main task of this level of management is to determine the overall organisational objectives and strategies for their realisation.

1. Middle level management
2. First line managers
3. Top level management
4. Operational management

Question-13. This function of Management related to placing the right person at the right job is

1. Staffing
2. Planning
3. Controlling
4. Organising

Question-14. Top management is concerned with formulation of

1. long-term plans.
2. short-term plans.
3. None of these.
4. guidelines for supervisors.

Question-15. Which of the following is a function of top level management?

1. Assigning necessary duties and responsibilities to their departments
2. Taking responsibility for all the activities of the business and its impact on the society
3. Ensuring that the safety standards are maintained within the organisation.
4. Ensuring quality of output

Question-16. Which of the following is not a designation related to middle level management?

1. Sales Manager
2. Chief Operating Officer
3. Divisional Manager
4. Operations Head

Question-17. Which of the following statements is not true for lower level management?

1. Ensure the quality of the output
2. They strive to reduce the wastage of resources
3. They ensure that the safety standards are maintained within the organisation.
4. Analyse the business environment and its implications for the survival of the business.

Question-18. Which one of the following is not an importance of management?

1. Developing society
2. Disciplining employees
3. Inculcating creativity
4. Integrating various interest groups

Question-19. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

1. Management is a continuous process.
2. Management is a dynamic process.
3. Management is a rigid process.
4. Management is a goal-oriented process.