Description : Management by objectives emphasizes participatively setting goals that are: (a) General in nature. ; (b) Easy to attain. ; (c) Easy to create and develop. (d) Tangible, verifiable, and measurable.
Last Answer : (d) Tangible, verifiable, and measurable.
Description : Objectives should be measurable, challenging, reasonable, consistent and clear
Last Answer : True
Description : For the individual employee, MBO provides: (a) Specific personal performance objectives. ; (b) Communication between co-workers. (c) A means to an end. (d) A way to keep the company accountable.
Last Answer : (a) Specific personal performance objectives. ;
Description : This statement does not apply to ’Organizational Goals’ A. An observable and measurable end result B. 1 to 3 year, action statement C. Company philosophy D. S.M.A.R.T
Last Answer : Company philosophy
Description : ____ of a project should be clearly defined, measurable, and achievable.
Last Answer : Ans. Objectives
Description : Challenging goals usually lead to __________ performance from individuals and groups. (a) Higher ; (b) Lower ; (c) Excellent ; (d) None of the Above
Last Answer : (a) Higher ;
Description : How does the painter's interpretation of The Ramayana in the "Illustration of Sugriva Challenging Vali from the Ramayana" emphasize the superhuman strength of Rama?
Last Answer : Tell me
Description : A “Learning Organization” requires ----------- : A. A stable Hierarchy B. A shared Vision and Culture that is challenging and questioning C. A questioning culture D. Knowledge management systems
Last Answer : A shared Vision and Culture that is challenging and questioning
Description : Concept of MBO was introduced by: (a) Peter. F.Drucker ; (b) Mary Parker ; (c) Henry Fayol ; (d) Philip Kotler
Last Answer : (a) Peter. F.Drucker ;
Description : Which of the following is/are OD intervention techniques (a) Sensitivity training ; (b) MBO ; (c) Quality of work life ; (d) All the above
Last Answer : I'd is always working on princiole
Description : Employee recognition can: (a) Be a strong motivator. ; (b) Lead to unrealistic expectations. ; (c) Help with MBO program implementation. ; (d) Assist with goal setting.
Last Answer : (a) Be a strong motivator. ;
Description : The means by which long-term objectives will be achieved are a. mission statements b. strategies. c. vision statements. d. long-term goals
Last Answer : strategies
Description : The means by which long-term objectives achieved are --------------- : A. Mission statements B. Strategies C. Vision statements D. long-term goals
Last Answer : Strategies
Description : __________ is the process of using the resources and personnel of an organization in an orderly way to achieve the objectives and long-term goals of the organization. (a) Planning ; (b) Organizing ; (c) Leading ; (c) Controlling
Last Answer : (b) Organizing ;
Description : Which of the following functions or activities requires recruiting and placing qualified personnel needed for the organization so that it may achieve its objectives and goals? (a) Planning ; (b) Staffing ; (c) Organizing ; (c) Controlling
Last Answer : (b) Staffing ;
Description : Is it better to set unrealistic goals or achievable ones?
Last Answer : A saying anything is possible if you don’t know what you’re talking about.
Description : Project Management focuses on _____ goals. (A) targeted (B) long-term (C) tangible (D) intangible
Last Answer : (A) targeted
Description : Portfolio Management focuses on _____ goals. (A) targeted (B) long-term (C) tangible (D) intangible
Last Answer : (B) long-term
Description : Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of a functional structure? I. Permits growth and diversity of products and services. II. Power and prestige. III. Clarity about career paths. IV. Furnishes measurable training ground ... (c) Both (II) and (III) above ; (d) (I), (II) and (III) above
Last Answer : (c) Both (II) and (III) above ;
Description : -----------leadership emphasize on rules and regulation in an organization (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (d) Bureaucratic
Description : Why should a benchmark statement be included in advertising objectives? A)The shareholders always like to see where a company is in relation to competition. B)It gives an indication of how ... have been accomplished. D)The objectives become more easily attainable when such a statement is included.
Last Answer : C)Without a reference point, it is difficult to determine to what degree the objectives have been accomplished.
Description : When developing a project's scope statement, which of the following should not be included? 1. Project justification. 2. Cost/benefit analysis 3. Project deliverables 4. Measurable objectives
Last Answer : 1. Project justification.
Description : An advertising platform consists of the A)basic issues or selling points that an advertiser wishes to include in the advertising campaign. B)clearly defined objectives of the advertising campaign, ... basic issues of the campaign should be presented. D)broad objectives of the advertising campaign.
Last Answer : D)broad objectives of the advertising campaign.
Description : Strategy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation activities occur at three hierarchical levels in a large diversified Organization: Corporate, Divisional and Functional
Description : Select the correct hierarchical order of qualities of an individual (a) Ability-Skills- Aptitude- Competency ; (b) Aptitude-Ability- Skills- Competency (c) Skills- Aptitude- Competency- Ability ; (d) Competency-Ability-Skills- Aptitude
Last Answer : (b) Aptitude-Ability- Skills- Competency
Description : Which one of the following is not the characteristic of Weber‟s ideal bureaucracy? (a) Specialization of labor ; (b) Formalization of rules ; (c) Division of labour (d) Formalization of links authority into a hierarchical structure
Last Answer : (c) Division of labour
Description : Which of the following statements about leadership is false? (a) Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an organisation. (b) Not every leader is a manager. (c) ... operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d) (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (c) When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d)
Description : Which goal is not included in the SMART Goals? 1. Realistic 2. Specific 3. Measurable 4. Reliable
Last Answer : Reliable
Description : We need to update the business plan becausea) Environmental factors and internal factors can change the direction of the plan b) Goals set by the entrepreneurs may be unreasonable c) Goals may not be measurable d) Goals may not be specific
Last Answer : a) Environmental factors and internal factors can change the direction of the plan
Description : Which of the following is the best explanation of business process reengineering? A. Redesigning the organizational structure of a business B. Redesigning workflow C. Redesigning products D. Transformation of business processes for more effective achievement of business goals
Last Answer : D. Transformation of business processes for more effective achievement of business goals
Description : Last month, Jennifer‟s department experienced constructive conflict during a meeting. Which of the following is not an outcome of this functional conflict? (a) improved quality of decisions ; (b) creativity and innovation are stimulated (c) tensions are released ; (d) communication is retarded
Last Answer : (d) communication is retarded
Description : Conflict is constructive when: (a) it improves the quality of decisions. ; (b) it stimulates creativity and innovation. (c) it fosters an environment of self-evaluation and change. ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Description : Disaster management is aimed ata. Resettling people in the closest unaffected urban area a. Resettling people in the closest unaffected urban area b. Collection of valuable data for future ... a future disaster d. Restoring a communitys services, facilities and residences to pre-disaster levels
Last Answer : d. Restoring a communitys services, facilities and residences to pre-disaster levels
Description : ________________ is a set of competitive moves to achieve organizational objectives? A. Competitive Analysis B. Strategy C. Management D. None of the above
Last Answer : Strategy
Description : What is NOT a ‘Critical Tasks of Strategic Management? A. Formulate the company’s mission B. Select a set of short-term objectives that will achieve the most desirable results C. Conduct an internal analysis D. Assess the external environment – competitive and general contexts
Last Answer : Select a set of short-term objectives that will achieve the most desirable results
Description : Identifying an Organization’s existing Vision, Mission, Objectives and Strategies is the final step for the Strategic Management Process
Last Answer : False
Description : The final step in Strategic Management process is implementing the Objectives Answer : False
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 : In this defensive strategy, the firm typically is sold in parts, or as a whole, for its tangible asset value and not as a going concern. A. Divestiture strategy: B. Liquidation strategy: C. Bankruptcy: D. None of these options
Last Answer : Liquidation strategy:
Description : Knowledge which is difficult to define and codify is known as: a) Explicit b) Tangible c) Tacit d) Random
Last Answer : Tangible
Description : Which of the following accurately categorizes the Machines an Organization uses ? A. Tangible, Financial Resources B. Intangible, Financial Resources C. Tangible, Intellectual Capital D. Tangible, Physical Resources
Last Answer : Tangible, Physical Resources
Description : Which is not true regarding differences between goods and services? (a) Services are generally produced and consumed simultaneously, tangible goods are not. (b) Services tend to have a more inconsistent ... tend to have higher customer interaction than services. (d) None of the above are true.
Last Answer : (c) Goods tend to have higher customer interaction than services.
Description : In ‘make or buy’ decision, it is profitable to buy from outside only when the supplier’s price is below the firm’s own ______________. (a) Fixed Cost (b) Variable Cost (c) Total Cost (d) Prime Cost
Last Answer : (b) Variable Cost
Description : MBO approach in management was introduced by– (A) M. P. Follet (B) Keith Davis (C) Peter Drucker (D) Oliver Sheldon
Last Answer : Answer: Peter Drucker
Description : The major benefit of having employees participate in goal setting is: (a) That it provides the company with greater financial stability. (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult ... type of system. (d) That it provides more time for management to pursue other activities.
Last Answer : (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult goals and tasks.
Description : If every requirement can be checked by a cost-effective process, then the SRS is (A) verifiable (B) traceable (C) modifiable (D) complete
Last Answer : (A) verifiable
Description : Which role in a group setting contributes to the social-emotional bonding of members and the group's overall success? (a) Facilitative/building role ; (b) Individualizing ; (c) Maintenance ; (d) Blocking
Last Answer : ; (c) Maintenance ;