Which of the following factors have expanded newer avenues for administration and management?

1. Improved technology
2. Greater specialization
3. Decreasing need for time management
4. Efficient handling of information and data

The sectors where administration is essential include:

Which of the following is/are true about the scope of administration?

1. It applies only to government organizations.
2. It covers both public and private sector enterprises.
3. It involves coordinating human, material, and financial resources to achieve goals.

When “Administration” is used as a synonym for Executive or Government, it means:

1. A body of persons in supreme charge of public affairs.
2. An academic field of study taught in universities.
3. All of the above

“As a Process,” Administration refers to:

1. A one-time event to solve a crisis
2. The sum total of activities for implementing public policies and producing services/goods
3. Only the actions of top-level officials
4. An informal set of tasks without structure

Which of the following best characterizes “Administration as a Profession”?

1. It is limited strictly to academic pursuits.
2. It involves all government activities, from maintaining order to providing welfare and managing various sectors.
3. It includes influencing public opinion and policy implementation.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding “Administration as a Discipline”?

1. It refers to an intellectual branch of study taught in colleges and universities.
2. It relates only to the daily workings of a private company.
3. It has no relevance in academic research or scholarly discussion.

Match the following - Definitions by a few famous writers

Felix A. Nigro	“Administration has to do with getting things done, with the accomplishment of defined objectives”.
Luther Gullick	“Administration is the organisation and use of men and materials to accomplish a purpose”.
J.M. Pfiffner and R. Presthus	“The art of administration is the direction, co-ordination and control of many persons to achieve some purpose or objective”.
L.D. White	“Administration is the organisation and direction of human and material resources to achieve desired ends”.

“Administration is the capacity of coordinating many, and often conflicting, social energies in a single organism, so adroitly that they shall operate as a unity' .This definition by a which famous writer ?

Which of the following is the definitions by E.N. Gladden ?

1. “Administration is a long and slightly pompous word, but it has a humble meaning, for it means to care for or look after people, to manage affairs…. is determined action taken in pursuit of conscious purpose”.
2. “Administration is the capacity of coordinating many, and often conflicting, social energies in a single organism, so adroitly that they shall operate as a unity.
3. None of the above

Which of the following is true about the word administer?

1. It is derived from the Latin word administrare, meaning "to care for" or "to manage".
2. It means to take control of something for personal benefit.

Statement I: Henri Fayol proposed 14 principles of administration.

Statement II: These include scalar chain, division of work, and remuneration.

Which of these is a modern development in administrative thought?

The term "administration" is derived from Latin meaning:

Which is an ethical principle in public administration?

The behavioral approach in administration focuses on:

Who emphasized the rational-legal authority in administration?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of public administration?

The ethical principle "integrity" in public administration implies:

The term administration is derived from Latin which means:

What role does technology play in modern administration?

Who among the following emphasized the importance of decision-making in administration?

Ethical administration primarily ensures:

Which of the following is a modern approach to administration?

Which of the following is not an element of POSDCORB? C Explanation: POSDCORB stands for Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.

What is the correct order of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the original five levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

In Maslow’s model, what must generally occur before a person can focus on esteem needs?

According to Maslow, which of the following is considered a higher-order need?

Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs comes immediately after 'Safety' needs?

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following is the most basic human need?

What is meant by 'Cogs' ?

Douglas McGregor is related with which of the following theories ?

Abraham Maslow is best known for developing the concept of

The Hawthorne Studies, which contributed to neo-classical administrative theories, were conducted by:

Which of the following is NOT associated with the neo-classical approach in management?

What was the primary focus of neo-classical administrative theory?

Statement I: Behavioral theory ignores individual needs.

Statement II: It emerged as a response to the limitations of classical theory.

Statement I: Chester Barnard introduced the theory of authority and the zone of indifference.

Statement II: He believed in informal cooperation within organizations.

Statement I: Fayol's principles apply only to industrial organizations.

Statement II: His principles like division of work and unity of direction are universal.

Henri Fayol's theory is often referred to as:

According to Fayol, the principle of "unity of direction" means:

Which of the following is NOT one of Fayol's 14 principles of management?

Henri Fayol is known for proposing how many principles of management?

What was the primary goal of Taylor's Scientific Management?

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Scientific Management by F.W. Taylor?

Who is considered the father of Scientific Management?