Management Practice MCQ Page 24

Multiple Choice questions for Management in the sets of 10 each on one page with questions and answers. All sets are useful in the preparation of subject tests for employment or admission.
Question: 1038   The set of factors which is primarily concerned with things that "surround" the job are called:
  1. motivational factors
  2. maintenance factors
  3. motivational and maintenance factors
  4. none of these.
Question: 1040   A set of factors which are concerned with the job itself are called:
  1. motivational factors
  2. maintenance factors
  3. both of these
  4. none of these.
Question: 1041   The two factors theory of motivation has been much criticised .Which statement is least valid?
  1. the study design(method)influenced the results
  2. all people have strong derives for growth and accomplishment
  3. the job content and job context factors are not mutually exclusive
  4. satisfied workers are not necessarily the most productive.
Question: 1044   Managerial control typically consists of three steps.Which one does NOT belong?
  1. take corrective action
  2. evaluate progress
  3. remove unnecessary obstacles
  4. measure performance.
Question: 1045   The proper sequence of the three steps in the traditional control process is :
  1. set standards,take corrective action,measure performance
  2. measure performance,set standards,take corrective actions
  3. set standards,measure performance,take corrective actions
  4. measure performance,take corrective actions,set standards.
Question: 1047   Controls should be exercised over each of the major functions of a (manufaturing) organization.Which function is not normally listed as a major (line)?
  1. accounting
  2. marketing
  3. production
  4. quality.
Question: 1048   A category not normally included in a resource budget is :
  1. direct labour
  2. travel
  3. southern region
  4. materials.
Question: 1049   The function of management is performed by:
  1. Board of Directors
  2. President
  3. Works manager
  4. Foreman
  5. All of these.
Question: 1050   Control systems typically focus on all but which of the following factors:
  1. quality of the product
  2. resources consumed
  3. employee performance
  4. quality of planning process.
Question: 1051   Some pre-requisites for a workable control system are that control should:
  1. be economical and flexible
  2. follow the organization structure
  3. register deviations quickly
  4. all of these.
Question: 1052   Execution involves all of the following steps except:
  1. providing direction
  2. initiating operations
  3. providing support resources
  4. measuring performances against the plans.
Question: 1053   When performance is measured and evaluated against the plans,several alternatives may be pursued.Which of the following would probably NOT be a viable option?
  1. modify the measurement technique
  2. modify the plans
  3. modify operations
  4. take no action.