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

Question-2. Coordination is

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

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

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

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

Question-5. In which category does management fall?

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

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

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

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

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

Question-8. Management is not

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question-14. Top management is concerned with formulation of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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