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Which of the following statements are correct about non-profit organizations ?

  1. Charities, NGOs, and Educational Institutions are types of non-profit organizations.
  2. Every non-profit organization must be a charity.
  3. Non-profit organizations aim primarily for profit generation.

    Which of the following statements are correct?

    1. Government entities include only the National Governments.
    2. State Governments and Local Governments are also types of government entities.
    3. Other Authorities are recognized as a category of government entity.

      Which of the following statements about Sole Proprietorship is/are correct?

      1. It is owned and operated by one person.
      2. The owner has unlimited personal liability for all debts.
      3. It is a separate legal entity from its owner.

        Which form of organization listed is not governed by any specific law or act?

        1. Private Limited Company
        2. Proprietorship Firm
        3. LLP
        4. Partnership Firm

          Which of the following statements about Partnership Firm are correct?

          1. Management of a Partnership Firm is typically handled by Partners
          2. It enjoys limited liability.
          3. Documentation is low

            Identify the correct statement(s) regarding Proprietorship Firm

            1. It has the lowest documentation requirements.
            2. The management is handled by the proprietor.
            3. It does not enjoys limited liability.

              Which of the following is true about a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) ?

              1. It is governed by the LLP Act.
              2. It provides limited liability to partners.
              3. It is taxed as double tax (corporate + dividend).

                Which statements are correct about Private Limited Company ?

                1. It is governed by the Companies Act 2003
                2. It has a separate legal entity and limited liability.
                3. Its documentation requirements are the lowest among all forms.

                  Which of the following pairs are correctly matched according to private organisation partnership types ?

                  1. Sole Proprietorship - A law firm
                  2. Partnership - A local bakery
                  3. Corporation - Google
                    How many types of organizations are there?

                    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: Private sector organizations are not secure in terms of employment stability.
                                    Assertion: Non-performance or cost-cutting measures can lead to employee termination in private sector organizations.
                                    Which of the following is correct?

                                    Statement: Public sector organizations are primarily focused on public welfare.
                                    Assertion: The government’s ownership and control ensure that these organizations prioritize societal needs over profit.
                                    Which of the following is correct?

                                    With reference to the impact of the New Economic Policy of 1991 in India, consider the following statements:

                                    1. It led to the opening of most industries to the private sector.

                                    2. It significantly increased the size and growth rates of the Indian economy.

                                    3. It reduced the role of public sector organizations in key industries.

                                    4. It eliminated all non-profit organizations from economic activities.

                                    Which of the statements given above are correct?

                                    With reference to public sector organizations, consider the following statements:
                                    i. They are fully or partially owned by central, state, or local government bodies.
                                    ii. Their primary aim is to earn profits for government stakeholders.
                                    iii. They provide goods and services at lower rates compared to private organizations.
                                    iv. They operate in areas such as police, military, and education.

                                    Which of the statements given above are correct?

                                    Match the following organizations with their examples.
                                    i. Public Sector Organization a. Wipro
                                    ii. Private Sector Organization b. ONGC
                                    iii. Non-Profit Organization c. Akshaya Patra Foundation
                                    iv. Multinational Corporation d. Reliance

                                    With reference to Non-Profit Organisations, which of the following statements are correct?

                                    1. NPOs are expected to be value-based and serve public or social purposes.

                                    2. They are legally required to distribute profits to shareholders.

                                    3. Examples include organisations like Pratham and Teach For India, which focus on education.

                                    With reference to Private Organisations, which of the following statements are correct?

                                    1. Private organisations can raise capital through issuing shares and debentures.

                                    2. They operate in sectors like information technology, hospitality, and pharmaceuticals.

                                    3. Their primary motive is to provide public services at subsidized rates.

                                    With reference to Public Organisations, which of the following statements are correct?

                                    1. Public organisations include government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and municipalities.

                                    2. They are primarily focused on profit generation rather than public welfare.

                                    3. Their ownership can be either fully or partially held by central or state governments.

                                    Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Non-Profit Organisations in India.

                                    1. Organisations like Akshaya Patra Foundation and Goonj focus on addressing social issues like hunger and clothing poverty.

                                    2. All NPOs in India must operate under government control to maintain their tax-exempt status.

                                    Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs).

                                    1. NPOs are legally exempt from paying taxes and use excess funds for developmental activities rather than distributing them to shareholders.

                                    2. All NPOs in India are referred to as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in international relations.

                                    Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Private Organisations.

                                    1. Private organisations can include entities like sole proprietorships, partnerships, and multinational corporations.

                                    2. The New Economic Policy of 1991 restricted private sector participation in most Indian industries.

                                    Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Public Organisations.

                                    1. Public organisations are always fully owned by the government, with no partial ownership allowed.

                                    2. The primary aim of public organisations is to provide goods and services at lower costs to ensure public welfare.

                                    Consider the following statements about the employment benefits in public and private sector organisations:
                                    i. Public sector organisations offer job security and retirement benefits.
                                    ii. Private sector organisations offer higher salary packages and merit-based promotions.
                                    iii. Public sector promotions are primarily based on merit and performance.
                                    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

                                    Consider the following statements about the New Economic Policy of 1991:
                                    i. It led to the opening of most industries to private sector participation.
                                    ii. It resulted in a significant increase in the size and growth rate of the Indian economy.
                                    iii. It eliminated all public sector organisations in India.
                                    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

                                    Consider the following statements about non-profit organisations:
                                    i. They are value-based and focus on public or social purposes.
                                    ii. They are required to distribute excess funds to their employees.
                                    iii. Examples include organisations like Akshaya Patra and HelpAge India.
                                    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

                                    Consider the following statements about private sector organisations:
                                    i. They can be small-scale, medium-scale, or large-scale entities.
                                    ii. They offer greater job security compared to public sector organisations.
                                    iii. Their capital is raised through private investments, loans, or issuing shares.
                                    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

                                    Consider the following statements about public sector organisations:
                                    i. The government holds either full or partial ownership of public sector organisations.
                                    ii. Their primary motive is to generate maximum profits for the government.
                                    iii. They provide services in areas such as healthcare, education, and transportation.
                                    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

                                    Which of the following statements is/are correct about the role of non-profit organisations in India?
                                    i. They focus on social issues such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
                                    ii. They are primarily funded by government grants.
                                    iii. They often work at the grassroots level to promote economic and social development.
                                    iv. They are legally required to distribute profits to their members.

                                    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the differences between public and private sector organisations?
                                    i. Public sector jobs are more stable due to low risk of termination for non-performance.
                                    ii. Private sector promotions are primarily based on seniority.
                                    iii. Public sector capital is sourced from taxes and government bonds.
                                    iv. Private sector organisations operate in industries opened up by the New Economic Policy of 1991.

                                    Which of the following statements is/are correct about non-profit organisations (NPOs)?
                                    i. NPOs are legally recognized as tax-exempt entities in India.
                                    ii. They distribute excess profits to shareholders or members.
                                    iii. They are expected to operate independently from the government.
                                    iv. Their primary objective is to serve public or social purposes.

                                    Which of the following statements is/are correct about private sector organisations?
                                    i. They can raise capital through loans, shares, and debentures.
                                    ii. They are completely free from government regulations.
                                    iii. They focus on customer needs to ensure long-term survival.
                                    iv. They include entities like sole proprietorships, partnerships, and multinational corporations.

                                    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding public sector organisations?
                                    i. Public sector organisations are always fully owned by the government.
                                    ii. They provide employment benefits such as job security, housing, and retirement benefits.
                                    iii. Their primary aim is to serve the general public rather than generate profits.
                                    iv. They operate in areas such as information technology and pharmaceuticals.

                                    Assertion (A): Public sector organisations provide greater job stability compared to private sector organisations.
                                    Reason (R): Public sector organisations base promotions on seniority, which reduces the risk of termination due to non-performance.
                                    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                                    Assertion (A): The introduction of the New Economic Policy in 1991 led to significant growth in the Indian economy due to increased private sector participation.
                                    Reason (R): The New Economic Policy allowed private sector organisations to operate in industries previously reserved for the public sector.
                                    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                                    Assertion (A): Non-profit organisations (NPOs) in India are exempt from paying taxes and utilize their funds for developmental activities rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
                                    Reason (R): Non-profit organisations are primarily established to earn profits and distribute them among their members.
                                    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                                    Assertion (A): Private sector organisations are more likely to offer higher salary packages and better incentives compared to public sector organisations.
                                    Reason (R): Private sector organisations operate in a competitive environment and base promotions on merit and job performance.
                                    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                                    Assertion (A): Public sector organisations primarily focus on providing goods and services to the general public at relatively lower costs compared to private sector organisations.
                                    Reason (R): The capital for public sector organisations is primarily sourced from tax collections, excise duties, and government-issued bonds.
                                    Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

                                    Which of the following statements are correct regarding Mary Parker Follett’s contributions to administrative theory?

                                    (i) She advocated for conflict resolution through integration, finding solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved.
                                    (ii) She emphasized “power with” rather than “power over” to foster collaborative leadership.
                                    (iii) She promoted a rigid hierarchical structure to ensure efficient decision-making.

                                    Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Contingency Approach to Administration.

                                    (i) It argues that there is no universal set of management principles applicable to all organizations.
                                    (ii) The approach emphasizes the alignment of organizational structure with the external environment, such as market competition or technological changes.
                                    (iii) It promotes a rigid, standardized management approach to ensure consistency across diverse contexts.