Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. Taylor advocated for scientific selection and training of workers to achieve maximum efficiency and prosperity.
2. Efficiency can be improved by employing workers without training them in best methods.
3. Assignment of work must suit the physical and mental capabilities of the employee.

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. Harmony not discord means complete harmony between management and workers with a mental revolution.
2. Cooperation, not individualism, is an extension of Harmony not discord.
3. Taylor believed competition between management and workers leads to maximum efficiency.
4. Management sharing gains with workers is part of Taylor’s philosophy.

Consider the following statements regarding Taylor’s Scientific Management: Which is/are correct?

1. Scientific management is based on the use of scientific enquiry and systematic study in management, rather than rule of thumb.
2. Taylor advocated that each production activity could be scientifically managed to increase efficiency.
3. According to Taylor, managers should rely only on their indigenous rules of thumb as the best method.
4. Taylor believed that investigation and standardization of methods could maximize efficiency.

What is the difference between Unity of Command and Unity of Direction?

In Fayol’s principles, centralization refers to:

Which principle suggests employees should be encouraged to give suggestions?

What does 'Esprit de Corps' refer to?

Fayol's principle of order says:

What is 'Gang Plank' in the scalar chain?

What does the scalar chain represent in Fayol’s principles?

Which principle ensures stability by minimizing employee turnover?

Equity as a principle suggests:

Which principle focuses on having a single boss to avoid confusion?

How many principles of management did Fayol enumerate?

Who is called the 'Father of General Management'?

What is the goal of fatigue study in Scientific Management?

What does Taylor’s 'Differential Piece Wage System' emphasize?

Which study aims to eliminate unnecessary movements in work according to Taylor?

What is the main objective of method study?

Under functional foremanship, how many specialists did Taylor suggest for the shop floor?

According to Taylor, what should management share with workers?

What is the cornerstone of Taylor’s approach to management?

Who is known as the 'Father of Scientific Management'?

Which characteristic best describes why management principles are not rigid prescriptions?

While management principles are universally applicable, what factor can cause the *degree* of their application to vary?

Which management principle is used as an example of a general guideline for resolving a conflict between two departments?

The 'Contingent' nature of management principles implies that:

Management principles aim to establish 'Cause and Effect Relationships' to help managers:

What is the main goal of management principles, given that they are 'Mainly Behavioral'?

The 'Flexible' nature of management principles means that managers:

How are management principles primarily formed?

Management principles are considered 'General Guidelines' because:

What does the 'Universal Applicability' of management principles imply?

Which type of control ensures that necessary resources meet established quality standards before the work even starts?

When is Feedback Control often used?

Feedback Control focuses on which aspect of a process?

Which control type is sometimes referred to as 'screening' or 'yes-no' control due to its use of checkpoints?

At what stage of an activity does Concurrent Control primarily take place?

What is the primary goal of Feedforward Control?

Which type of control is also known as preliminary or preventive control?

Consider the following statements:

1. Leadership is the ability to influence others to work willingly.
2. A manager can work effectively without leadership qualities.
3. Effective leadership creates a homogeneous work group.

Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are correct?

1. Communication is the first and most important element of directing.
2. Without communication, direction is meaningless.
3. Communication is limited only to conveying orders downward.

Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are correct?

1. Directing is a one-time function that ends once instructions are given.
2. Directing is a continuous activity that goes on throughout execution.
3. Directing includes leadership, motivation, communication, and supervision.

Assertion (A):
Top management is mainly concerned with policy formulation and external relations.

Reason (R):
They are responsible for day-to-day supervision of workers on the shop floor.

Assertion (A):
Design skills are used less frequently as managers move to higher positions.

Reason (R):
At higher levels, managers become more occupied with coordinating human resources than solving problems.

Assertion (A):
The Liaison role involves building contacts outside the chain of command to gather useful information.

Reason (R):
This helps managers acquire resources and information from external parties that can benefit the organization.

Assertion (A):
Analytical skills are increasingly important in the era of big data and data mining.

Reason (R):
They enable managers to apply logical and systematic methods to analyze alternatives and arrive at optimal solutions.

Assertion (A):
The Disturbance Handler role of a manager is mainly exercised during unforeseen crises such as strikes or market collapses.

Reason (R):
The manager in this role examines complex data to design long-term growth strategies for the organization.

Assertion (A):
Human skills are only crucial for middle-level managers because they deal with both subordinates and superiors.

Reason (R):
Human skills involve the ability to work well with people, motivate, and communicate effectively.

Assertion (A):
Conceptual skills are more important for top managers than for frontline supervisors.

Reason (R):
Top managers focus on viewing the organization as a whole and linking its various functions to strategic goals.