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

Question-2. Coordination is

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

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

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

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

Question-5. In which category does management fall?

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

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

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

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

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

Question-8. Management is not

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question-14. Top management is concerned with formulation of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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