താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ സാവന്ന കാലാവസ്ഥ മേഖലയുടെ സവിശേഷതകളിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടാത്തത് ഏത്?
- ഇരുഅർദ്ധഗോളങ്ങളിലുമായി 10 ഡിഗ്രി മുതൽ 30 ഡിഗ്രി വരെ അക്ഷാംശങ്ങൾക്കിടയിൽ കാണപ്പെടുന്ന ഉഷ്ണമേഖല പുൽമേടുകളാണ് ഇവ
- ആഫ്രിക്കയിൽ കാംപോസ് എന്നും തെക്കൻ ബ്രസീലിൽ സാവന്ന എന്നും അറിയപ്പെടുന്നു
- വളക്കൂർ ഇല്ലാത്ത മണ്ണാണ് ഇവിടത്തെ പ്രത്യേകത
- ഉഷ്ണ മേഖല പുൽമേടുകളുടെ പടിഞ്ഞാറൻ അരികുകളോട് അടുക്കുമ്പോൾ മഴ ക്രമേണ കുറഞ്ഞു വരുന്നതിനാൽ വൃക്ഷങ്ങളുടെ ഉയരം ക്രമേണ കുറഞ്ഞുവരുന്നു
താഴെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നവയിൽ മൺസൂൺ കാലാവസ്ഥ മേഖലയുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ശരിയായത് ഏത്?
- ആർദ്രവും ദീർഘവുമായ വേനൽ കാലം മൺസൂൺ കാലാവസ്ഥയുടെ സവിശേഷതയാണ്
- വരണ്ടതും ഹ്രസ്വമായ ശൈത്യകാലം മൺസൂൺ കാലാവസ്ഥയുടെ സവിശേഷതകളിൽ ഒന്നാണ്
- ദൈനിക താപാന്തരം തീരപ്രദേശങ്ങളിൽ വളരെ കുറവും ഉൾപ്രദേശങ്ങളിൽ വളരെ കൂടുതലും ആയിരിക്കും
- ഈ പ്രദേശങ്ങളിൽ കേവലം 30 സെന്റീമീറ്റർ വാർഷിക മഴ മാത്രം ലഭിക്കുന്നു
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.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Hawthorne Studies by Elton Mayo.
(i) The Hawthorne Effect suggests that workers’ productivity increases when they are observed, regardless of changes in physical conditions.
(ii) The studies emphasized the importance of financial incentives as the primary motivator for employee productivity.
(iii) The research highlighted the role of informal work groups and social relationships in influencing workplace performance.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Model.
(i) Bureaucracy relies on rational-legal authority, ensuring decisions are made based on objective rules rather than personal relationships.
(ii) It promotes flexibility and adaptability to suit dynamic environmental conditions.
(iii) Written documentation is a key feature to ensure consistency and accountability in administrative processes.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding Henri Fayol’s 14 Principles of Management.
(i) The principle of unity of command ensures that employees receive orders from multiple superiors to enhance decision-making flexibility.
(ii) The principle of esprit de corps emphasizes fostering team spirit and cooperation among employees to improve organizational morale.
(iii) The principle of scalar chain advocates for a clear, unbroken line of authority from the top to the bottom of the organization.
Which of the following statements about Luther Gulick and Lyndall Urwick’s POSDCORB framework are correct?
POSDCORB emphasizes functions like Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting.
It implies the principle of Unity of Command, ensuring each employee reports to only one supervisor.
It focuses exclusively on the human element and employee motivation in organizations.
Which of the following statements about the Human Relations School are correct?
The Hawthorne Studies highlighted the importance of social and psychological factors in worker productivity.
The studies emphasized that financial incentives are the primary motivator for employees.
Informal work groups and group cohesion significantly influence individual performance.
Which of the following statements about Mary Parker Follett’s contributions to administrative thought are correct?
She advocated for conflict resolution through integration, meeting the needs of all parties.
She emphasized “power with” rather than “power over” for collaborative leadership.
She focused on rigid hierarchical structures to ensure organizational efficiency.
Which of the following statements about Chester Barnard’s contributions to administrative theories are correct?
He viewed organizations as cooperative systems requiring communication and a common purpose.
He proposed the Acceptance Theory of Authority, where authority depends on subordinates’ acceptance.
He emphasized rigid control and close supervision as the primary means to achieve organizational goals.
Consider the following statements about Classical Theories of Administration:
They emphasize efficiency, productivity, and formal organizational structures.
They recognize the importance of informal social relationships and group dynamics.
Max Weber’s bureaucracy is based on rational-legal authority and formal rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct about public administration?
i. It involves the execution of public policy within a political system.
ii. It is closely associated with private groups in providing community services.
iii. It excludes activities of the legislative and judicial branches.
Which of the following statements are correct about the definition of administration?
i. Administration involves managing affairs to achieve a conscious purpose.
ii. Administration is the coordination of social energies to operate as a unity.
iii. Administration is limited to the activities of the executive branch.
Which of the following statements are correct about the scope of public administration?
i. In its broader sense, public administration includes activities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
ii. The POSDCORB view encompasses all activities of government.
Which of the following statements are correct about public administration?
i. Public administration is concerned with the formulation and implementation of public policies for public welfare.
ii. Public administration is identical to private administration in all aspects.
Which of the following statements are correct about the definition of administration?
i. Administration involves the systematic ordering of affairs and calculated use of resources to achieve a purpose.
ii. Administration is solely the responsibility of the executive branch of government.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between the Pre-scientific Management period and the Classical Theory? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- The Pre-scientific period saw no application of management techniques, whereas the Classical Theory was the first to implement them.
- Robert Owen, a figure from the Pre-scientific period, introduced welfare measures, which foreshadowed the focus on human relations in the Neo-classical Theory.
- The Pre-scientific period was characterized by a systematic and data-driven approach to management, unlike the Classical Theory which was based on broad administrative principles.