POM - TA1

Management is the process of getting things done with the aim of achieving goals:

• Effectively

• Efficiently

• Both effectively and efficiently

• None of these

Which of the following is not a characteristic of management?

• Goal oriented

• Intangible force

• Static process

• Multidimensional

The four functions of management (P-O-L-C) are:

• Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

• Planning, Operating, Learning, Coordinating

• Processing, Organizing, Leveraging, Controlling

• None of these

Effectiveness in management means:

• Doing tasks with minimum cost

• Achieving goals within time

• Optimum use of resources

• Avoiding duplication of efforts

Who is called the "Father of Scientific Management"?

• Elton Mayo

• Henri Fayol

• Max Weber

• F. W. Taylor

Planning is often described as:

• Thinking after doing

• Thinking before doing

• Acting without thinking

• Managing without control

Which of these is not a feature of planning?

• Primary function of management

• Pervasive in nature

• Static and one-time process

• Forward looking

Which of the following is a limitation of planning?

• Facilitates coordination

• Increases creativity

• Time-consuming process

• Helps in achieving objectives

Standing plans include:

• Budgets

• Schedules

• Policies

• Projects

Single-use plans are mainly prepared for:

• Routine, repetitive activities

• Long-term objectives

• One-time specific objectives

• Permanent guidance