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    Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the principles of management?

    Solution

    The statement that principles of management provide solutions to problems straightaway is not true. The principles of management only act as guidelines to various problems. The application of these principles then varies as per the particular situation. 

    Hence, the correct answer is option C.

     

  • Question 2
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    Arjun works in the marketing department of Blue Ltd. which deals with baby products. He receives instruction from Joy, the Marketing Manager, that the commercial advertisement which is designed must not be for more than 10 seconds. However, he received another mail from Rahul, the Head of Sales, that the advertisement can be of 15 seconds, but it must state the discount that they would be offering? Which of the following principles of management is being violated in the given situation?

    Solution

    The principle of management being violated is unity of command. According to this principle, one subordinate should receive directions or commands from only one superior. If a subordinate receives commands from more than one superior, it would lead to confusion as has happened in the given situation.

    Hence, the correct answer is option D.

     

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    Statement 1: Standardisation means that a standard must be set for various activities which would act as benchmarks in production. Statement 2: Simplification implies that unnecessary varieties in design, size etc. must be avoided. Which of the following alternatives is true with regard to the given information?

    Solution

    Both statements are correct.

    Standardisation refers to the process wherein a standard is set for various activities in production. The standard is then used as a benchmark or evaluating the task done. On the other hand, simplification means that unnecessary varieties in design, size etc. add to the cost and must be avoided.

    Hence, the correct answer is option C.

     

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    Rohan is the production in-charge in a factory. He keeps a close watch on each and every movement of the workers. He knows which movements are required and which are not required. Accordingly, he guides the workers towards reducing movements which are not necessary, thereby improving efficiency. Which of the following techniques of scientific management is being followed in the given situation?

    Solution

    The technique of scientific management being followed in the given situation is ‘Motion study’. According to motion study, while doing a task, various movements take place. These movements can be classified as productive, incidental and unproductive. According to Taylor, unnecessary movements must be avoided while doing a task so that efficiency increases.

    Hence, the correct answer is option B.

     

  • Question 5
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    ‘There must be team spirit in the organisation such that each member is entrusted with the feeling of belongingness to the organisation.’ Which of the following principles of management is being described in the given statement?

    Solution

    The principle of management being described in the given statement is ‘Espirit de Corps’. According to this principle, there must be team spirit among employees such that they work mutually towards the common goals and objectives. Employees must have a feeling of mutual trust and belongingness.

    Hence, the correct answer is option C. 

     

  • Question 6
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    ABC Ltd. is a company of repute, and it takes care of its employees in the sense that it shares its gains and benefits with them. Employees, on the other hand, are highly dedicated to their work. The company has never witnessed a strike in the last decade. Even when the company introduced a completely new technology in the production department, the employees did not oppose it but rather worked hard to accept it. Which of the following principles of scientific management is being described in the given statement?

    Solution

    The principle of scientific management being described in the given statement is ‘Harmony, not discord’. According to this principle, workers and managers must be at harmony with each other. Both should value each other. While managers must share the benefits with workers, workers/employees must also work to the best of their capabilities and must willingly accept the changes which are required.

    Hence, the correct answer is option A.

     

  • Question 7
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    According to Taylor, there can only be one best method or approach to a problem which must substitute the trial and error method. Which of the following principles of scientific management is being described in the given statement?

    Solution

    The principle of scientific management being described in the given statement is ‘Science, not rule of thumb’. According to this principle, there can only be one best method of doing a task which would maximise efficiency. This method must be developed scientifically and then must be followed throughout the organisation. It would then replace the rule of thumb method.

    Hence, the correct answer is option B.

     

  • Question 8
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    Although there are set standards for production in a factory, all the workers are given equal compensation irrespective of whether or not they complete the task in the stipulated time and as per required quality. Which of the following techniques of scientific management is being violated in the given situation?

    Solution

    The technique of scientific management being violated is ‘Differential piece wage’. According to this technique, based on fixed standards and parameters, workers can be classified in two categories as efficient and inefficient. Accordingly, higher wages must be given to those who are efficient compared to those who are inefficient. Hence, the correct answer is option B.

     

  • Question 9
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    According to the functional foremanship technique of scientific management under the _______ in-charge worked a _________ who would prepare the instructions which were to be given to workers.

    Solution

    According to the functional foremanship technique of scientific management, under the factory manager there would be a planning in-charge, who in turn would have four personnel under him, namely, instruction card clerk, route clerk, time and cost clerk and disciplinarian. They would be responsible for preparing instructions for workers, determining the route to be followed in production, preparing sheets for time and cost, and maintaining discipline, respectively. 

    Hence, the correct answer is option C.

     

  • Question 10
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    Which of the following is the basic objective of method study?

    Solution

    According to method study, one must determine the best way of doing a particular task. The method so determined must aim at minimising the cost and maximising the quality.

    Hence, the correct answer is option D.

     

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