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Directing and motivating are part of the controlling function.

Sate whether the sentence is true or false.

  1. False

  2. True

  3. Not known

  4. Irrelevant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Controlling is a managerial functions where the actual performance of a company is compared with the planned one and deviations are recorded there upon. After which corrective actions are taken in order to match the actual performance with  the planned one. Therefore, Directing and motivating are not a part of controlling function. They are a separate managerial function. 

________ distinguishes a managerial position from a non managerial one.

  1. Manipulating others

  2. Concern for the law

  3. Increasing efficiency

  4. Coordination and integrating others work


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Concern for law basically emphasizes on the requirement of the qualifications for a managerial position in an organisation whereas the non requirement of qualifications for some other position in the organization. 

The behavioural approach to management focused on __________.

  1. planning

  2. organizing

  3. leading

  4. controlling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Organizing refers to identifying and grouping different activities in the organization and bringing together the physical, financial and human resources to establish the most productive relations for the achievement of specific goals. Organizing defines the job network in an organisation where superior-subordinate relationship is very well defined. Therefore, it is also known as behavioral approach to management.  

Invariably the problem of organising arises only when _________.

  1. when group efforts are required

  2. when a small firm is to be managed

  3. organising is never a problem

  4. it is an irrelevant statement


Correct Option: A

Newmann and Summer classified managing process as ________.

  1. organizing

  2. planning

  3. staffing

  4. both a & b


Correct Option: D

Invariably to have good human relations a manager should _________.

  1. promote & do self appraisal

  2. direct change and control

  3. understand the psychology of individual

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

The three major functions of business organizations ________.

  1. are mutually exclusive

  2. exist independently of each other

  3. overlap

  4. function independently of each other


Correct Option: C

To investigate new markets which management function is the closest match?

  1. Marketing

  2. All functions

  3. HRM

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Functions of administration are _________.

  1. executive and governing

  2. policy making and implementation

  3. legislative and determinative

  4. none of the above.


Correct Option: C

______ is the process of using the resources and personnel of an organization in an orderly way to achieve the objective and long term goals of the organization.

  1. Planning

  2. Organizing

  3. Leading

  4. Controlling


Correct Option: B