Q2:

Business Finance

Easy

Identify the financial concept which refers to the preparation of financial blueprint of an organisation's future operation.

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

Business Finance

Easy

Name the primary objective of Financial Management.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

Directing

Easy

Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory is based on certain assumptions. Identify the assumption.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

Staffing

Medium

Which of the following statements are incorrect in respect of merits of internal source of recruitment?

A. It helps in motivating employees which results in improving their performances

B. It provides a complete solution in filling vacancies in the organisations

C. It is a cheaper and time saving method of recruitment

D. It provides a solution of shifting workforce from the surplus departments to understaffed departments

E. It provides a wider choice

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 5

Q6:

Staffing

Medium

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A. Campus recruitmentI. Government run organization for unskilled and skilled operative jobs
B. Employment ExchangeII. Applicants introduced by the present employees of the organisation
C. Recommendation of EmployeesIII. A notice placed on notice board specifying details of jobs available for unskilled workers
D. Direct RecruitmentIV. Applicants recruited from colleges and institutions

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 6

Q7:

Organising

Medium

Which of the following statements are true with respect to advantages of functional structure?

A. It leads to product specialization

B. It facilitates expansion and growth

C. It promotes control and coordination within a department

D. It promotes flexibility and initiatives

E. It makes training of the employees easier

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 7

Q8:

Principles of Management

Easy

Name the principle of the management under which it is believed that there is only one best way to maximise efficiency and it can be developed through scientific study and analysis.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 8

Q9:

Planning

Medium

Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in the process of planning.

A. Ideal plan having least negative consequences to be selected

B. Specifying quantitative goals to be achieved by the organization

C. Weighing the pros and cons of each alternative course

D. Forecasting based on assumptions relating to the future

E. Identifying all the alternative courses of action available

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 17 Aug Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

Nature & Significance

Easy

X Ltd. has been in steel industry for past 10 years. As per recent survey by a leading financial magazine, it was highlighted that the company's capital investment has increased by 50%, there is increase in sales volume and number of employees as well.

Identify the objective of management achieved by X Ltd.

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Q11:

Staffing

Medium

Put the following points in the correct sequence to complete the staffing process.

A. Rajat met a labour contractor and told him to send 30 carpenters the next day

B. The 20 carpenters were shown their workplace and the job of making the tables were given them

C. Two carpenters were sent for training as they needed some new skills

D. Rajat requires 20 carpenters to complete the order of making tables

E. Rajat selected 20 carpenters from the 30 candidates sent by the contractor

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q12:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Management helps people to adopt the changes so that organization is able to maintain its competitive edge. Identify the importance of management highlighted in the above statement :

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Q13:

Business Environment

Easy

'Business environment differs from country to country and even region to region.' Which feature of business environment is highlighted here?

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Q14:

Planning

Medium

Aren has completed his studies and now wants to start his own business. He has undertaken the given steps in the planning process. Rearrange them to create the correct process of planning.

A. He has forecasted the demand of his products, interest rate, price of capital goods, tax rate

B. Aren decides to produce in bulk to reduce cost of production

C. Aren found out that increasing price and reducing quality will reduce his customers, but producing in bulk will increase customers

D. Aren sets an objective to earn 20% profit in the first year of business

E. To achieve the target, Aren can reduce price of product or reduce quality of raw material or produce in bulk to reduce cost of production.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q15:

Organising

Easy

Which concept focuses on increasing the role of the subordinates in the organisation by giving them more autonomy?

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Q16:

Organising

Medium

Which of the following are true of the functional structure?

A. It leads to occupational organisations

B. It leads to minimal duplication of efforts which results in economies of scale

C. Product specialisation helps in development of varied skills in divisional head

D. Easy training of employees as focus is on limited range of skills.

E. New divisions can be added without interrupting the existing operations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q17:

Staffing

Medium

Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in the process of selection.

A. Preliminary screening

B. Reference and Background Checks

C. Selection Tests

D. Employment Interview

E. Selection Decision

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q18:

Marketing

Medium

Which of the following are the functions performed by labelling?

A. Describes the product and specifying its content

B. Provides protection to the content of product

C. Gives generic name to the product

D. Provides information required as per the law

E. Facilitates the introduction of new product

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q19:

Marketing

Easy

Plastic packet for socks, a toothpaste tube, a match box, jar of mixed pickle are the examples of which type of packaging?

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Q20:

Marketing

Medium

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A. Gathering and analysing market informationI. Sell the product in its 'generic name'
B. BrandingII. Persuading customer to purchase product
C. PromotionIII. Identify needs of customer
D. TransportationIV. Movement of goods from one place to another

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

Directing

Easy

Aadya joined a new company as Chief Marketing Officer. Although there was not much of monetary benefit, but it was her need for attention and recognition that motivated her to change the job.

Identify the need as per Maslow's need hierarchy theory that made Aadya change her job.

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Q24:

Directing

Easy

Arun, the sales manager ADL Ltd. sent an email to Varun, the marketing manager to share the proposed marketing strategies so that he can plan sale of products accordingly. In response, Varun emailed a detailed marketing schedule for the same.

Identify the type of communication taken place between Arun and Varun.

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Q25:

Controlling

Easy

These two functions are inseparable twins of management. One function is considered as forward looking and another is known as backward looking.

Identify the functions of management explained above:

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Q26:

Controlling

Easy

In a factory, supervisor follows the technique of sample checking of the units produced. Which step in the process of controlling is being performed by him?

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Q27:

Business Finance

Medium

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A. Investment decisionsI. Source of raising finance
B. Financing decisionsII. Proportion of debt and equity
C. Dividend decisionsIII. Long term or short term assets
D. Capital StructureIV. Amount of money to be retained

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q28:

Business Finance

Easy

It refers to a position when a company is unable to meet its fixed financial charges namely interest payment, preference dividend and repayment obligations.

Name the concept highlighted in the above lines:

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Q29:

Business Finance

Easy

From the following source of finance, identify the source that is not related to Owner's fund:

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Q30:

Business Finance

Easy

The primary aim of financial management is to maximise Shareholder's wealth through proper planning of finance and preparation of a financial blue print of an organisation's future operations. Identify the term being reflected here.

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Q31:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Rajat purchased a laptop for Rs. 80,000. After one week, the laptop screen stopped working. The company refused to replace the laptop even though it was in guarantee period. In which court should Rajat file a complaint?

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Q32:

Consumer Protection

Medium

Karan bought a luxury, high-end car for Rs. 1.5 Crore. It had developed some problem and since the seller did not solve the issue, Karan decided to file a complaint in the consumer court.

Identify the appropriate consumer forum where Karan can file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Q33:

Financial Markets

Medium

During the period of Diwali, people prefer to keep money at home and hence do not deposit money in the bank. There are also frequent withdrawals from the ATM in the form of cash. Due to this, banks all over the country may face the problem of low liquid cash. Identify the money market instrument that the bank can use to solve their financial problem.

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Q34:

Financial Markets

Medium

Anek Ltd. Issued a public offer to raise Rs. 70 lakh equity from primary market. In the process of floating the issue, it incurred certain expenses like brokerage, commission, printing of application, advertising etc. Identify the money market instrument that can be used for financing this cost.

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Q35:

Financial Markets

Medium

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A. Right issueI. Securities are offered to issuing houses or stock brokers
B. Offer through ProspectusII. Institutional investors
C. Private placementIII. Privilege to existing shareholders
D. Offer for saleIV. Most popular method of raising funds

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q36:

Directing

Easy

Identify the example of financial incentive that is used to motivate the individuals at job.

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Q37:

Entrepreneurship Development

Easy

Which of the following is not the characteristics of Entrepreneurship?

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Q38:

Organising

Easy

Identify the type of organisation which emerges due to social interaction among employees at job.

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Q39:

Business Environment

Medium

Even after New Economic Policy 1991, foreign companies found it extremely difficult to cut through the bureaucratic red tape to get permits for doing business in India. Identify the dimension of business environment which posed a hurdle for foreign companies.

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Q40:

Business Environment

Easy

One of the economic reforms that was introduced in 1991 led to freedom in deciding the scale of business activities as well as freedom in fixing the prices of goods and services.

Identify the economic reforms.

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Q41:

Principles of Management

Easy

Matilda is the CEO of Inflorescent Ltd. This year she wants to expand her business and get a growth in profit by 30%. To achieve this target, she has divided the entire work of the organisation into 4 divisions. Each division will be headed by a manager. Each manager will identify 3 workers each who are hardworking and send them for training to increase their efficiency. The Managers also have to decide the best way to do the work. Mr. Aream, who is the manager of the production department has set a chart that all the workers will follow while producing the product. The chart will help in minimising the unnecessary movement. Matilda has also given instructions to all the department managers that they must avoid dual-subordination. To ensure that all the managers are able to achieve their individual targets, Matilda has duly assigned authority to each manager.

Matilda has divided the organisation into four different departments to increase the efficiency of her organisation. Identify the principle of Management followed by her.

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Q42:

Principles of Management

Easy

Matilda is the CEO of Inflorescent Ltd. This year she wants to expand her business and get a growth in profit by 30%. To achieve this target, she has divided the entire work of the organisation into 4 divisions. Each division will be headed by a manager. Each manager will identify 3 workers each who are hardworking and send them for training to increase their efficiency. The Managers also have to decide the best way to do the work. Mr. Aream, who is the manager of the production department has set a chart that all the workers will follow while producing the product. The chart will help in minimising the unnecessary movement. Matilda has also given instructions to all the department managers that they must avoid dual-subordination. To ensure that all the managers are able to achieve their individual targets, Matilda has duly assigned authority to each manager.

The manager of the production department, Mr. Aream has created the chart to minimise unnecessary movement. Identify the technique of scientific management followed by him.

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Q43:

Principles of Management

Easy

Matilda is the CEO of Inflorescent Ltd. This year she wants to expand her business and get a growth in profit by 30%. To achieve this target, she has divided the entire work of the organisation into 4 divisions. Each division will be headed by a manager. Each manager will identify 3 workers each who are hardworking and send them for training to increase their efficiency. The Managers also have to decide the best way to do the work. Mr. Aream, who is the manager of the production department has set a chart that all the workers will follow while producing the product. The chart will help in minimising the unnecessary movement. Matilda has also given instructions to all the department managers that they must avoid dual-subordination. To ensure that all the managers are able to achieve their individual targets, Matilda has duly assigned authority to each manager.

By assigning each manager authority, Matilda has followed one of the principles of the management. Identify the principles followed by Matilda.

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Q44:

Principles of Management

Easy

Matilda is the CEO of Inflorescent Ltd. This year she wants to expand her business and get a growth in profit by 30%. To achieve this target, she has divided the entire work of the organisation into 4 divisions. Each division will be headed by a manager. Each manager will identify 3 workers each who are hardworking and send them for training to increase their efficiency. The Managers also have to decide the best way to do the work. Mr. Aream, who is the manager of the production department has set a chart that all the workers will follow while producing the product. The chart will help in minimising the unnecessary movement. Matilda has also given instructions to all the department managers that they must avoid dual-subordination. To ensure that all the managers are able to achieve their individual targets, Matilda has duly assigned authority to each manager.

Identify the principle of management Matilda needs to follow to avoid dual-subordination.

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Q45:

Principles of Management

Easy

Matilda is the CEO of Inflorescent Ltd. This year she wants to expand her business and get a growth in profit by 30%. To achieve this target, she has divided the entire work of the organisation into 4 divisions. Each division will be headed by a manager. Each manager will identify 3 workers each who are hardworking and send them for training to increase their efficiency. The Managers also have to decide the best way to do the work. Mr. Aream, who is the manager of the production department has set a chart that all the workers will follow while producing the product. The chart will help in minimising the unnecessary movement. Matilda has also given instructions to all the department managers that they must avoid dual-subordination. To ensure that all the managers are able to achieve their individual targets, Matilda has duly assigned authority to each manager.

Identify the principle of management from the above case study when each manager has to identify and send 3 workers for training.

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Q46:

Staffing

Medium

Sneha is the HR manager of "Delta Communications Ltd". As a part of her quarterly exercise, she conducted workload and workforce analysis for each department. On the basis of this, she placed an advertisement in a leading newspaper for two junior accountants and after discussion with Finance manager, drafted a letter of vertically shifting Mr. sharma from lower level to higher level of Internal auditor. However, it took her around one month's time to shortlist candidates for position of junior accountant. As a part of selection process, a written test was conducted for all the candidates in order to judge their level of knowledge and proficiency.

Identify internal source of recruitment used by Sneha.

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Q47:

Staffing

Medium

Sneha is the HR manager of "Delta Communications Ltd". As a part of her quarterly exercise, she conducted workload and workforce analysis for each department. On the basis of this, she placed an advertisement in a leading newspaper for two junior accountants and after discussion with Finance manager, drafted a letter of vertically shifting Mr. sharma from lower level to higher level of Internal auditor. However, it took her around one month's time to shortlist candidates for position of junior accountant. As a part of selection process, a written test was conducted for all the candidates in order to judge their level of knowledge and proficiency.

Which step in the process of Staffing did Sneha perform by workload and workforce analysis?

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Q48:

Staffing

Medium

Sneha is the HR manager of "Delta Communications Ltd". As a part of her quarterly exercise, she conducted workload and workforce analysis for each department. On the basis of this, she placed an advertisement in a leading newspaper for two junior accountants and after discussion with Finance manager, drafted a letter of vertically shifting Mr. sharma from lower level to higher level of Internal auditor. However, it took her around one month's time to shortlist candidates for position of junior accountant. As a part of selection process, a written test was conducted for all the candidates in order to judge their level of knowledge and proficiency.

Identify external source of recruitment used by Sneha.

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Q49:

Staffing

Medium

Sneha is the HR manager of "Delta Communications Ltd". As a part of her quarterly exercise, she conducted workload and workforce analysis for each department. On the basis of this, she placed an advertisement in a leading newspaper for two junior accountants and after discussion with Finance manager, drafted a letter of vertically shifting Mr. sharma from lower level to higher level of Internal auditor. However, it took her around one month's time to shortlist candidates for position of junior accountant. As a part of selection process, a written test was conducted for all the candidates in order to judge their level of knowledge and proficiency.

Identify the limitations of external source of recruitment highlighted in the above case.

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Q50:

Staffing

Medium

Sneha is the HR manager of "Delta Communications Ltd". As a part of her quarterly exercise, she conducted workload and workforce analysis for each department. On the basis of this, she placed an advertisement in a leading newspaper for two junior accountants and after discussion with Finance manager, drafted a letter of vertically shifting Mr. sharma from lower level to higher level of Internal auditor. However, it took her around one month's time to shortlist candidates for position of junior accountant. As a part of selection process, a written test was conducted for all the candidates in order to judge their level of knowledge and proficiency.

Identify the test conducted by the organisation at the time of selection.

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