Description : Which of the following is the employer-employee authority relationship that follows the chain of command? (a) Staff authority ; (b) Referent power ; (c) Line authority ; (d) Functional authority
Last Answer : (c) Line authority ;
Description : A ___________ refers to the authority and responsibility for achieving the major goals of the Organization. (a) Line position ; (b) Staff position ; (c) Line authority ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (a) Line position ;
Description : What kind of organizational structure combines a vertical chain of command with horizontal reporting requirements? (a) Line authority ; (b) Matrix ; (c) Functional ; (d) Line-and-staff
Last Answer : (b) Matrix ;
Description : A ______ organizational structure is the simplest form and has clear lines of authority and ease of decision making. (a) Horizontal ; (b) Line ; (c) Vertical ; (d) Staff
Last Answer : (b) Line ;
Description : Which of the following is not among the reasons for complexity of decisions? (a) Individuals have different risk propensities. (b) There are many criteria for making choices. (c) Decisions have immediate, short-term impact. ; (d) Managers often share decisions.
Last Answer : (c) Decisions have immediate, short-term impact. ;
Description : In the context of strategic management, stakeholders can be defined as: a) An individual or group with a financial stake in the organization b) An external individual or group that is able to ... individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Last Answer : An individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Description : Two reasons for mergers and acquisitions are a. to increase managerial staff and to minimize economies of scale. b. to reduce tax obligations and increase managerial staff. c. to create seasonal trends ... of a new sales force. d. to provide improved capacity utilization and to gain new technology
Last Answer : to provide improved capacity utilization and to gain new technology
Description : When “yes” people are hired and promoted, _____ outcomes are likely to result. (a) improved organizational ; (b) functional ; (c) dysfunctional ; (d) better decisions
Last Answer : (c) dysfunctional ;
Description : In Tripura, which nodal agency play crucial role in organising community capacity building programmes and conducting mock drills at State, District and Block levels (a) National Disaster ... Informatics Centre (c) District Disaster Management Authority (d) Tripura Disaster Management Authority
Last Answer : (a) National Disaster Response Force
Description : The ______________ style of leadership is where the focus of power is with the manager. The manager alone exercises decision-making, authority and the control of rewards or punishments. (a) democratic (b) ... a decision to pass the focus of power to members but is readily available if neede(d)]
Last Answer : (c) authoritarian
Description : The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed……… (a) Unity of command ; (b) Authority ; (c) Power and authority structure (d) Chain of command
Last Answer : (d) Chain of command
Description : The five elements in the management process are (a) plan, direct, update, lead, and supervise (b) accounting/finance, marketing, operations, and management (c) organize, plan, control, staff, and manage (d) plan, lead, organize, manage, and control
Last Answer : (d) plan, lead, organize, manage, and control
Description : )To be successful in a functional organization, the PM must rely on: 1. Referent power 2. Formal authority 3. Informal power structure 4. Broad span of control 5. Both a and c
Last Answer : 5. Both a and c
Description : When we classify managers according to their level in the organization they are described as _______. (a) Functional, staff and line managers (b) Top managers, middle managers and supervisors (c) High level and lower level managers ; (d) General managers and administrative managers
Last Answer : (b) Top managers, middle managers and supervisors
Description : What is span of control? (a) empowering lower-level employees (b) concentrating decision-making on one specific point in the organization (c) centralization (d) number of subordinates a manager can effectively direct
Last Answer : (d) number of subordinates a manager can effectively direct
Description : Organizational structure is made up of key elements. Which of the following is not one of these elements? (a) Span of control ; (b) Centralization ; (c) Decentralization ; (d) Co-ordination
Last Answer : ; (d) Co-ordination
Description : Which organization is characterized by very formal rules, centralized authority, and narrow spans of control? (a) Boundaryless ; (b) Matrix ; (c) Virtual ; (d) Bureaucracy
Last Answer : d
Description : Which of the following is characterized by wide spans of control, little formalization, a low degree of departmentalization, and authority centralized in a single person…………… (a) Bureaucracy ; (b) Simple structure ; (c) Matrix organization ; (d) Mechanistic structure
Last Answer : (b) Simple structure ;
Description : An organizational design with low departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person and little formalization are characteristics of ________. (a) Simple structure ; (b) Functional structure ; (c) Divisional structure ; (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (a) Simple structure ;
Description : Managers having the least authority and are at the lowest level in the hierarchy of the organization are called______________ (a) Middle level managers ; (b) Top level managers ; (c) First-line managers ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (c) First-line managers ;
Description : Which source of power is based on an individual's knowledge, special skills, abilities, or previous experience? (a) Referent power ; (b) Expert power ; (c) Referent power ; (d) Legitimate power
Last Answer : (b) Expert power ;
Description : Wider span of control is effective in organization where– (A) authority delegation is inadequate (B) tasks are complex (C) thorough subordinate training scheme exists (D) the leadership style is authoritarian
Last Answer : Answer: thorough subordinate training scheme exists
Description : Which of the following is not likely a quality control procedure on consultation? a. Identifies areas and specialized situations where consultation is required and encourages personnel to consult ... the result of consultation in those areas and specialized situations where consultation is required
Last Answer : Assigns an appropriate person or persons to be responsible for assigning personnel to audits
Description : Legitimate power is based on the subordinate s perception that the leader has a right to exercise influence because of the leader s (a) role or position within the organisation (b) ability to ... perception of the leader as someone who is competent and who has some special knowledge or expertise.]
Last Answer : (a) role or position within the organisation
Description : Within an organisation, leadership influence will be dependent upon the type of ________ that the leader can exercise over the followers. (a) Power ; (b) friendship ; (c) knowledge ; (d) ... a social process which helps to explain how different people can influence the behaviour/actions of others.]
Last Answer : (a) Power ;
Description : The drawbacks of ICT in medicine are i) Part time staff may not be trained and cannot access vital information ii) Some staff may be resistant of using ICT iii) All staff will need training in the use of the software iv) All of these
Last Answer : iv) All of these
Description : Ansoff's matrix is useful for what? A. Integrating a business's marketing strategy with general strategic direction B. Establishing an editorial calendar for staff to follow C. Understanding buyer personas and buyer behaviour D. Hiring new staff and training them on marketing tactics
Last Answer : Integrating a business's marketing strategy with general strategic direction
Description : The overall process of decision making in, for example, staff selection includes which of these stages? (a) Deciding which candidate to appoint ; (b) Identifying the need for a new member of staff (c) Agreeing the job specification ; (d) All of the above
Last Answer : The overall process of decision making in staff selection typically includes the following stages: Identifying the need for a new member of staff: This involves determining the reasons for the need ... in a systematic manner to ensure a fair and effective decision-making process in staff selection.
Description : Which of the following uses three types of participants: decision makers, staff personnel, and respondents? (a) executive opinions ; (b) sales force composites ; (c) the Delphi method ; (d) time series analysis
Last Answer : ; (c) the Delphi method ;
Description : Which of these statements are true, with respect to Dimensions of Strategic Decisions'? A. Strategic issues require middle-management decisions B. Strategic issues require large amounts of the ... . Strategic issues require considering only the firm's external environment D. None of these options
Last Answer : Strategic issues require large amounts of the firm’s resources
Description : Operations include…. A. Organization-wide decisions B. Creating a new direction C. Tactically specific D. Long Term
Last Answer : Tactically specific
Description : Strategic decisions are …… A. Medium-scale B. Operational & Tactical C. Company’s “production plan” D. None of these options
Last Answer : None of these options
Description : What does Strategy describe? A. The general direction in which an organization plans to move to attain its goals B. Framework for managerial decisions C. Leveraging strengths to gain competitive advantage D. All of these options
Last Answer : All of these options
Description : Strategic Management is an attempt to organize qualitative and quantitative information in a way that allows effective decisions to be made under conditions of uncertainty
Last Answer : True
Description : An objective, logical, systematic approach for making major decisions in an Organization is a way to describe the Strategic Management process
Description : Business Policy is defined as the set of Managerial decisions and actions that determine the long run performance of a Corporation
Description : Which of these statements are true, with respect to Dimensions of Strategic Decisions'? A. Strategic issues require middle-management decisions B. Strategic issues require large amounts of ... Strategic issues require considering only the firm's external environment D. None of these options
Description : Which of the following are typically seen as being associated with strategic decisions? Select one: a. HR and Technology strategies b. The detailed planning of a department's work over the ... The organization's long-term direction d. values and expectations of powerful actors in the organization
Last Answer : The organization’s long-term direction
Description : Decisions regarding which industries to compete in are the concern of: Select one: a. Functional level strategy b. Mergers and acquisitions. c. Business level strategy. d. Corporate level strategy
Last Answer : Corporate level strategy
Description : A strategic manager that seeks to reach acceptable profit targets as opposed to making as much profit as possible is making decisions of which type? a) Satisfactory b) Satisficing c) Irrational d) Optimal
Last Answer : Satisficing
Description : Organizational Culture has largely been created by previous Management actions and decisions, so can be changed in the future “. The statement is --------------- : A. False B. True C. May be D. None of these
Description : The Strategic Management process is the way in which Strategists determine Objectives & -- A. Make document recording B. Make Coordinating C. Make Strategic Decisions D. Make Planning
Last Answer : Make Strategic Decisions
Description : The Strategic Management Process is ------------- : A. A set of activities that is guaranteed to prevent Organizational failure B. A process concerned with a Firm's Resources, ... D. A dynamic process involving the full set of commitments, decisions and actions related to the Company
Last Answer : A dynamic process involving the full set of commitments, decisions and actions related to the Company
Description : Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Strategic Management ? A. It provides organizations with a clearer sense of direction and purpose B. It helps improve the political, ... orientate Mgt. decisions to relevant environmental conditions D. It helps organizations be proactive than reactive
Last Answer : It helps improve the political, economic, social and technological environment of the Orgn
Description : Which of the following describes an ERP system? A. ERP systems provide a foundation for collaboration between departments B. ERP systems enable people in different business areas to communicate C. ERP ... used to make the decisions that drive the organisation's performance D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : People with which type of personality trait commonly make poor decisions because they make them too fast? (a) Type As ; (b) Type Bs ; (c) Self-monitors ; (d) Extroverts
Last Answer : (a) Type As ;