MGT503 Midterm MCQs 2010

MIDTERM EXAMINATION Spring 2010 · MGT503- Principles of Management · BY MUHAMMAD ADNAN AWAN

Q1. Which of the following is NOT one of Fredrick Taylor's four principles of management? (1 marks)

1. Avoid cooperation with workers page no16
2. Scientifically select and then train workers
3. Divide work and responsibility
4. Study tasks scientifically and develop best method to perform it

Correct answer: Avoid cooperation with workers page no16

Q2. LG and Sony electronics agreed to cooperate on developing new technologies. Representatives from each firm meet regularly to coordinate this new venture. Which of the following roles these mangers are playing? (1 marks)

1. Liaison
2. Leader
3. Disseminator
4. Spokesperson

Correct answer: Liaison

Q3. Ali is a Branch Manager at Mutual Saving Bank. If he is an average middle manager, which of the following management activities is he likely to spend the greatest amount of time? (1 marks)

1. Planning
2. Controlling
3. Leading
4. Organizing

Correct answer: Organizing

Q4. Which of the following acts as an unambiguous measure of the effectiveness of a business organization? (1 marks)

1. Efficiency
2. Employee satisfaction
3. Increased revenues
4. Profits

Correct answer: Increased revenues

Q5. Manager's interpersonal skills are known as: (1 marks)

1. Understand and motivate others
2. Coordinate interests and abilities
3. Use necessary tools and procedures
4. Establish the right connections

Correct answer: Understand and motivate others

Q6. Amir is representing his company at the local Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Recognition luncheon. He is performing which of the following managerial role? (1 marks)

1. Negotiation
2. Monitor
3. Figurehead
4. Liaison

Correct answer: Figurehead

Q7. According to Maslow's hierarchy of need, a healthy work environment is an example of which of the following need? (1 marks)

1. Physiological
2. Esteem
3. Safety
4. Social

Correct answer: Safety

Q8. Which of the following management perspective focuses on decision making, economic effectiveness, mathematical models and use of computers? (1 marks)

1. Knowledge management
2. Total quality management
3. Marketing management
4. Quantitative management

Correct answer: Quantitative management

Q9. Daimler- Benz, an automobile manufacturer use realistic computer simulations to study collision damage to cars. These simulations give them precise information and avoid the costs of crashing so many test cars. Which of the following approach of management is helping them in reducing their cost? (1 marks)

1. Management science
2. Operations management
3. Total quality management
4. Contingency perspective

Correct answer: Contingency perspective

Q10. Mega environment is also called: (1 marks)

1. Open environment
2. Close environment
3. Flexible environment
4. General environment

Correct answer: General environment

Q11. Environment made up of specific outside elements within which an organization interfaces in the course of conducting its business is called: (1 marks)

1. Internal environment
2. External environment
3. The task environment
4. The mega environment

Correct answer: The task environment