Q1:

Controlling

Easy

_____ is the managerial function that monitors organisational performance towards the attainment of organisational goals

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

Principles of Management

Medium

_____ is the scientific technique through which F.W Taylor devised the concept of Assembly line

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

Business Environment

Easy

Rate of saving and investment, money supply in the economy, public debt, volume of imports and export are components of _____ dimension of business environment

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

Business Environment

Medium

Identify the statement that does not refer to the feature of business environment

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

Planning

Medium

Mr. Raj is the MD of the wrist watch company. He has systematically divided the work among all the departments to ensure clarity in thought and action, so that work is carried on smoothly without any interruptions. Identify the importance of planning highlighted in the above case.

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 5

Q6:

Organising

Easy

In a manufacturing concern, division of work into key functions will include production, purchase, marketing accounts and personnel. These departments may be further divided into sections. Which type of structure is highlighted here?

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 6

Q7:

Organising

Easy

It is defined as the framework within which managerial and operational tasks are performed. Identify it

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 7

Q8:

Staffing

Easy

Vasu is a hard working employee in the organisation. He has been working as a junior clerk for the last five years. As Srinath, the senior clerk retired he expected to fill the vacant position. But instead of vertically shifting Vasu, the company appointed Raman as a senior clerk through a placement agency. Vasu felt demotivated and frustrated.

Identify the limitation of external sources of recruitment discussed above.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 8

Q9:

Controlling

Medium

Controlling function of an organisation is _____

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

Controlling

Medium

In a bulb manufacturing unit, the range of defective bulb is decided at 5%. Any deviation that goes beyond the permissible limit of defect is to be brought to the notice of supervisor.

Identify the concept of one of the functions of management highlighted here.

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 10

Q11:

Controlling

Medium

Which of the following is not a limitation of controlling ?

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 11

Q12:

Controlling

Easy

Quantitative standards should be set so that it is easier to match the actual performance with the desired (planned) performance.

Identify the function of management discussed above.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 12

Q13:

Business Finance

Easy

The cost in the process of raising fund through equity is known as _____.

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 13

Q14:

Business Finance

Easy

A trading organisation comparatively needs _____ investment in fixed assets as compared to a manufacturing organisation

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 14

Q15:

Business Finance

Medium

Rajat is planning the break up of his finance to know the amount of capital that he will utilize to purchase fixed assets and current assets. Identify the financial decision taken by Rajat

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 15

Q17:

Financial Markets

Easy

Rohit has 500 shares of Ruchi Soya Ltd. Ruchi Soya further issued 1,00,000 equity shares and offered Rohit to buy 1 more equity share for every 5 shares held by him. Identify the method of floatation

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 17

Q18:

Financial Markets

Easy

Beneficial owner account with a depository participant for holding and transfer of securities is also known as _____.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 18

Q19:

Consumer Protection

Medium

According to the Consumer Protection Act 2019, identify who among the following cannot file a complaint.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 19

Q20:

Consumer Protection

Easy

Mohini went to a shopkeeper to buy hair oil. The shopkeeper forced her to buy a particular brand of oil out of various brands available with him. Which right of Mohini has been violated?

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 20

Q22:

Entrepreneurship Development

Easy

If a technology required to convert the idea of product offering is available, it is known as _____ feasibility analysis.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 22

Q23:

Marketing

Medium

As the volume of advertising is getting more and more expanded it is becoming difficult to make advertising messages heard by the target prospects. This will affect the _____ of advertising

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 23

Q25:

Marketing

Medium

Which one of the following is not true about objections to advertising?

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 25

Q26:

Business Environment

Hard

The Economic survey 2019 suggests that the psychological studies can be used in the realm of tax compliance. It is in favour of using religious norms such as "dying debt is a sin" to improve tax compliance. Identify the related dimension of business environment.

A. Economic

B. Social

C. Technological

D. Legal

E. Political

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 26

Q27:

Planning

Medium

"Planning is decided in advance what to do and how to do". Choose the correct sequence of steps to make the process of planning

A. Developing premises

B. Follow up action

C. Evaluating alternatives

D. Identifying alternatives

E. Selecting an alternative

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 27

Q28:

Organising

Medium

From the below description, arrange the organising process in a sequential order

A. Assignment of duties

B. Establishing reporting relationship

C. Identification and division of work

D. Departmentalisation

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 28

Q29:

Staffing

Medium

Identify the correct sequence in the staffing process

A. The organisation conducted inhouse trainings and offered opportunities for career advancement in the long run

B. An advertisement of 'situation vacant' was published in the daily newspaper

C. The selected employee was introduced to the office employees and he occupied the position for which he was selected

D. The number and types of human resource available and required were assessed in the organisation

E. A series of tests and interviews was conducted to shortlist a suitable candidate.

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 29

Q30:

Staffing

Medium

Arrange the following steps of staffing process in a correct sequence

A. Performance appraisal

B. Training and Development

C. Placement and Orientation

D. Promotion and Career planning

E. Compensation

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 30

Q31:

Planning

Medium

Which of the following statements are related to limitations of planning?

A. Planning leads to rigidity

B. Planning is futuristic

C. Planning reduces creativity

D. Planning does not guarantee success

E. Planning involves decision making

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 31

Q32:

Financial Markets

Medium

Capital market consists of

A. Development Bank

B. Financial Institutions

C. Stock Exchange

D. Treasury Bills

E. Call Money

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 32

Q33:

Staffing

Medium

Which of the following are the external sources of recruitment?

A. Direct recruitment

B. Transfer

C. Casual Callers

D. Campus recruitment

E. Promotions

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 33

Q34:

Financial Markets

Hard

SEBI is an interim administrative body to promote orderly and healthy growth of securities market

Find out the correct statements about SEBI

A. SEBI was established on 12 April 1988 as an administrative body to promote orderly growth of stock market

B. The act of Parliament that governs SEBI is SEBI Act, 1994

C. The basic purpose of SEBI is to form new enterprises

D. SEBI doesn't protect the rights and interest of investors

E. SEBI is a separate regulatory body

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 34

Q35:

Staffing

Medium

From the following identify the drawbacks of external sources of recruitment

A. Wider choice

B. Dissatisfaction among existing staff

C. Lengthy process

D. Costly process

E. Competitive spirit

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 35

Q36:

Principles of Management

Hard

Match list I with list II

LIST ILIST II
A. People and material must be in suitable places at appropriate time for maximum efficiencyI. Espirit de corps
B. This principle resembles with military organisationII. Order
C. It will minimize the need for using penaltiesIII. Stability of tenure
D. Employees should be given reasonable time to show resultsIV. Unity of command

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 36

Q37:

Controlling

Hard

Match list I with list II

LIST ILIST II
A. Setting performance standardsI. Management by Exception
B. Analysing deviationII. Sample checking
C. Measurement of actual performanceIII. Reveals the deviation
D. Comparison of actual performance with standardsIV. Serves as benchmarks

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 37

Q38:

Consumer Protection

Hard

Match list I with list II

LIST ILIST II
A. It seeks to protect and promote the interest of consumersI. The Standards of Weight and Measures Act, 1976
B. It aims to check adulteration of food articlesII. The Trade Mark Act, 1999
C. It provides protection against under weight and under measure of productsIII. The Consumer Protection Act 2019
D. It provides protection against fraudulent marks on productsIV. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act,1954

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 38

Q39:

Principles of Management

Hard

Match list I with list II

LIST ILIST II
A. Separation of planning and execution functionI. Standardisation of work
B. Setting benchmarks for every business activity which must be adhered during productionII. Simplification of work
C. Eliminating superflous varieties, sizes and dimensionsIII. Method study
D. Minimizing the cost of production and maximising the quality and satisfaction of the customers.IV. Functional foremanship

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 39

Q40:

Financial Markets

Medium

Match list I with list II

LIST I Financial MarketsLIST II Explanation
A. Capital MarketI. It facilitates transfer of investible funds from savers to entrepreneurs, seeking to establish new enterprise
B. Money MarketII. It consists of development banks, commercial banks and stock exchange and facilitate economic development
C. Primary MarketIII. Market with low risk, unsecured instruments where assets are close substitutes for cash
D. Secondary MarketIV. It helps existing investors to disinvest and fresh investors to enter market

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 40

Q41:

Nature & Significance

Easy

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

At what level of management is Mr. Murthy working?

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 41

Q42:

Directing

Medium

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation" by example and trust. Which quality of a good leader is depicted here?

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 42

Q43:

Staffing

Easy

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs".

Which function of management is being performed by MR. Murthy?

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 43

Q44:

Staffing

Medium

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served".

Above statement describes a step involved in one of the functions of management. Identify the step.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 44

Q45:

Directing

Easy

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"He has also devised various ways to know the reaction of employees"

Above statement highlights one of the elements involved in communication process. Identify it.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 45

Q46:

Directing

Medium

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price"

Financial incentives identified above is:

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 46

Q47:

Directing

Medium

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance"

Identify the need satisfied as given by Maslow's need hierarchy theory

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 47

Q48:

Directing

Easy

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"All communication must be recorded and filed in the office" Which type of communication is best described in the above statement?

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 48

Q49:

Directing

Medium

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

"Employees were given individual autonomy and reward for performance"

Which non financial incentive is highlighted in the above statement?

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 49

Q50:

Directing

Easy

Read the text given below and answer the questions from.

Mr.Murthy is the chairman of a leading business organisation. He grabs all possible opportunities and leads the organisation by example and trust. He always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes like:

  • Employees are offered shares at a price lower than the market price.
  • Employees are given individual autonomy and rewards for performance.

He realises that satisfied and secured employees can best focus on organisational success. He ensures hiring competent people for various jobs. Every employee is required to undergo training, their jobs are well defined and regular feedbacks are provided so that their long term interest is also served.

In order to keep an eye on employees performance, a strategic decision was introduced that all communication must be recorded and filed in the office. He has also devised various ways to know the reactions of employees on different policies and decisions. As a result, employees are highly motivated, goals are achieved and organisation is growing.

Mr. Murthy always motivates his team and introduced a number of motivational schemes in the organisation. Which of the following skill is being possed by Mr. Murthy?

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 50

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