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Controlling involves ___________.

A
harmonizing the work relations and efforts at all levels for common purpose

B
innovation because the manager not only adjusts his organisation according to future conditions but also attempts to effect changes in these conditions

C
measurement of actual performance against the standard and recording deviations

D
issuing orders and instructions

Solution

Controlling means ensuring that activities in an organisation are performed as per the plans. Controlling also ensures that an organisation’s resources are being used effectively and efficiently for the achievement of predetermined goals.
"Managerial Control implies the measurement of accomplishment against the standard and the correction of deviations to assure attainment of objectives according to plans." Koontz and O’ Donnel
Question 2
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In which of the following methods of performance appraisal, employees are distinguished as outstanding, above average, average, below average and poor?

A
Ranking Method

B
Check list

C
Unstructured appraisal

D
Forced distribution method.

Solution

In the forced distribution method of performance appraisal, employees are distinguished as outstanding, above average, average, below average, and poor so that the average, below average and poor categories, try to upgrade themselves.
Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
Question 3
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Ranking, rating scales and check lists are the method of ________.

A
job description

B
promotion method

C
performance appraisal

D
none of the above

Solution

Different techniques of performance appraisal
* Unstructured appraisal
* Ranking method
* Comparison method
* Forced distribution method
* Graphic rating scales
* Check list
* Critical incident method
* Field review method
* MBO
* BARS
Question 4
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Which of the following consists in knowing the extent to which actions are in conformity with plans adopted and instructions issued so that errors and deviations are promptly reported and analyzed, and suitable corrective actions taken?

A
Forecast

B
Planning

C
Controlling

D
Decision

Solution

Controlling refers to the comparison between the actual performance and the planned performance so that corrective measures can be taken in case of any deviations or difference.
Question 5
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Which one of the following method is used frequently by an organisation to decide its strategic goals?

A
Group discussion

B
Brain storming

C
Interview

D
None of the above

Solution

Group discussion is used frequently by an organisation to decide its strategic goal. As the focus of a strategic plan is usually on the entire organization, a group discussion involving the core personnel can help generate a better strategic plan.
Question 6
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Control is a fundamental managerial function that usually follows other functions.

A
False

B
True

C
Partly false

D
None of above

Solution

Controlling refers to the comparison between the actual performance and the planned performance so that corrective measures can be taken in case of any deviations or difference. Controlling is a managerial function that follows every other function as it is the controlling function that make sure that every other managerial function is achieved efficiently.
Question 7
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Administration is a process of _________.

A
Laying down broad policies

B
Objectives of the organization

C
Either (A) or (B)

D
Both (A) & (B)

Solution

The administration is the process of lay down broad and general policies related to the conduct of the business and the long-term objectives of an organization. It is basically carried down by the top-level management only as they have the decision-making authority of the organization.
Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
Question 8
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What is the importance of control?

A
Helps in decentralizing authority

B
Increases managerial ability

C
Strives to rationally structure human behaviour

D
All of above

Solution

Controlling refers to the comparison between the actual performance and the planned performance so that corrective measures can be taken in case of any deviations or difference. The main objectives of controlling areas are:

1. It increases managerial ability.

2. Helps in achieving organisational objectives through rational human behaviour

3. Helps in decentralizing of authority
Question 9
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Which of the following is NOT a measure of a manager's effectiveness?

A
Absenteeism and sickness

B
Level of staff turnover

C
Accidents at work

D
Speed of promotion through the organisation

Solution

Speed of the promotion through the organization is a part of the promotional team of the organization and it is not a measure of the managerial effectiveness of a company as a manager decides the techniques of promotion but not its speed.
Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
Question 10
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Control is a _________.

A
One step process

B
Continuous process

C
Part of motivation process

D
Good substitute of planning process.

Solution

Controlling refers to the comparison between the actual performance and the planned performance so that corrective measures can be taken in case of any deviations or difference. Controlling is a managerial function that follows every other function as it is the controlling function that make sure that every other managerial function is achieved efficiently. Since, every managerial function is continuous so they need to be controlled. Therefore, controlling is a continuous function.

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Question 1

harmonizing the work relations and efforts at all levels for common purpose

innovation because the manager not only adjusts his organisation according to future conditions but also attempts to effect changes in these conditions

measurement of actual performance against the standard and recording deviations

issuing orders and instructions

Solution

Question 2

Ranking Method

Check list

Unstructured appraisal

Forced distribution method.

Solution

Question 3

job description

promotion method

performance appraisal

none of the above

Solution

Question 4

Forecast

Planning

Controlling

Decision

Solution

Question 5

Group discussion

Brain storming

Interview

None of the above

Solution

Question 6

False

True

Partly false

None of above

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Question 7

Laying down broad policies

Objectives of the organization

Either (A) or (B)

Both (A) & (B)

Solution

Question 8

Helps in decentralizing authority

Increases managerial ability

Strives to rationally structure human behaviour

All of above

Solution

Question 9

Absenteeism and sickness

Level of staff turnover

Accidents at work

Speed of promotion through the organisation

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Question 10

One step process

Continuous process

Part of motivation process

Good substitute of planning process.

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