CUET Business Studies - Business Studies - Controlling | Free Questions - Page 5

Q1:

2023: 11 June Shift 3

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________ helps to minimise dishonest behaviour on the part of the employees by keeping a close check on their activities.

Coordination

Organising

Staffing

Controlling

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q2:

2023: 29 May Shift 2

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Arrange the steps of Controlling process in a logical sequence.

A. Measurement of Actual performance

B. Setting performance standards

C. Taking Corrective action

D. Comparison of actual performance with standards

E. Analysing deviations

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, A, D, E, C

C, D, A, B, E

A, B, C, D, E

C, E, D, B, A

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q3:

2022: 28 May Shift 2

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Controlling

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Read the following case study and attempt question number.

Mr Vinay is a production Manager in a company. Being a Manager he seeks planned results from his subordinates so he sets the criteria against which actual performance of subordinates will be measured. He also conveys these criteria to his subordinates.

He knows that it is neither economical, nor easy to keep a check on each and every activity. He also finds that if he tries to control everything it will result in controlling nothing.

After these two considerations he gives main focus of his effort on comparatively more important tasks and finally he gets planned results.

Identify the Functions of management which is being discussed in the above case study.

Planning

Organising

Controlling

Staffing

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

2022: 28 May Shift 2

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Controlling

Easy

Read the following case study and attempt question number.

Mr Vinay is a production Manager in a company. Being a Manager he seeks planned results from his subordinates so he sets the criteria against which actual performance of subordinates will be measured. He also conveys these criteria to his subordinates.

He knows that it is neither economical, nor easy to keep a check on each and every activity. He also finds that if he tries to control everything it will result in controlling nothing.

After these two considerations he gives main focus of his effort on comparatively more important tasks and finally he gets planned results.

Name the step of Management Function which is discussed in given phrase "he sets criteria" ?

Measurement of Actual Performance

Analysing Deviations

Comparing actual performance with standards

Setting Performance Standards

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

2022: 28 May Shift 2

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Controlling

Medium

Read the following case study and attempt question number.

Mr Vinay is a production Manager in a company. Being a Manager he seeks planned results from his subordinates so he sets the criteria against which actual performance of subordinates will be measured. He also conveys these criteria to his subordinates.

He knows that it is neither economical, nor easy to keep a check on each and every activity. He also finds that if he tries to control everything it will result in controlling nothing.

After these two considerations he gives main focus of his effort on comparatively more important tasks and finally he gets planned results.

Which point has been indicated in the phrase "it is neither economical, nor easy to keep a check on each and every activity" ?

Management by Exception

Taking Corrective Action

Critical Point Control

Measurement of Actual Performance

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2022: 28 May Shift 2

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Controlling

Medium

Read the following case study and attempt question number.

Mr Vinay is a production Manager in a company. Being a Manager he seeks planned results from his subordinates so he sets the criteria against which actual performance of subordinates will be measured. He also conveys these criteria to his subordinates.

He knows that it is neither economical, nor easy to keep a check on each and every activity. He also finds that if he tries to control everything it will result in controlling nothing.

After these two considerations he gives main focus of his effort on comparatively more important tasks and finally he gets planned results.

"If he tries to control everything, it will result in controlling nothing". Identify the point which is underlined in the above phrase.

Management by Exception

Talking Corrective Action

Comparing Actual Performance with Standards

Critical Point Control

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q7:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

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Controlling

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

Planning

Controlling

Organising

Directing

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

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Controlling

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Controlling function of an organisation is _____

Forward looking

Backward looking

Both forward and backward looking

Neither forward nor backward looking

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q9:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

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Controlling

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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.

Control by Exception

Critical Point Control

Controlling

Key Result Areas

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

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Controlling

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Which of the following is not a limitation of controlling ?

Difficulty in setting quantitative standards

Resistance from employees

Ensuring order and discipline

Costly affair

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

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Controlling

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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.

Planning

Controlling

Staffing

Directing

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

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Controlling

Hard

Match list I with list II

LIST I	LIST II
A. Setting performance standards	I. Management by Exception
B. Analysing deviation	II. Sample checking
C. Measurement of actual performance	III. Reveals the deviation
D. Comparison of actual performance with standards	IV. Serves as benchmarks

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

A-I, B- III, C-II, D-IV

A-II, B- I, C-IV, D-III

A-IV,B- I, C-II, D-III

A-III, B- II, C-I, D-IV

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q13:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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Which function of management refers to monitoring organisational performance towards the attainment of organisational goals ?

Planning

Controlling

Directing

Organising

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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Identify the function of management that helps in judging the accuracy of standards.

Planning

Staffing

Directing

Controlling

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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Maya, the owner of the firm, sets production target for each day and month, in consultation with the Production Manager and supervisors. They decided that deviation between standard production and actual production up to 5% is acceptable. Deviations beyond this, should be reported. Identify the concept mentioned above.

Management by Exception

Key Responsibility Areas

ROI

Budgetary Control

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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Arrange the following steps of controlling in proper order.

(a) Analysing deviation

(b) Comparing actual performance with standards

(c) Setting performance standards

(d) Taking corrective action

(e) Measurement of actual performance

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(c), (e), (b), (d), (a)

(c), (b), (a), (d), (e)

(c), (e), (b), (a), (d)

(d), (c), (e), (b), (a)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

Medium

Match the items of List - I with the correct items of List - II.

List - I	List - II
(a) Personal Observation	(i) operations are planned in advance in the form of financial statement and actual results compared
(b) Budgetary Control	(ii) Technique used to study relationship between cost, volume and profits
(c) Break even Analysis	(iii) enables manager to collect first hand information
(d) Statistical Reports	(iv) information presented in the form of chart, graph, table etc.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)

(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)

(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q18:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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Which one of the following is NOT a limitation of controlling ?

Little control on external factor

Ensuring order and discipline

Resistance from Employees

Costly affair

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

Medium

Match the List I with List II

List I	List II
A. Setting performance standards	I. Performance should be messured in reliable manner
B. Measurement of actual performance	II. Critical point control is used Analysing deviations
C. Analysing deviation	III. Standards are the bench-marks against which actual performance is measured
D. Taking corrective action	IV. When deviation goes beyond permissible limit

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

Easy

Critical point control focuses on --

Every Task

Financial Areas

Key Result Areas

Planning areas

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q21:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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Identify the option which is not highlighting the importance of controlling

Ensuring order and discipline

Resistance from employee

Judging accuracy of standard

Accomplishment of organisational goal

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

Easy

"Only Significant deviations which go beyond the permissible limit should be brought to the notice of management" Identify the technique being referred in analysing deviation.

Management by Exception

Critical point control

Key Result areas

Budgetary control

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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A manger realised that inspite of best efforts put in by his workers, the target could not be achieved. 'Obsolete machinery' was the cause of deviation. Suggest from the following a corrective actions that could be appropriate to overcome the on going problem.

Repair of the existing machine

Improve the physical conditions of work

Undertake technological upgradation of machine

Modify the existing process

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2022: 17 Aug Shift 1

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Controlling

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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:

Planning and Organizing

Planning and Staffing

Planning and Controlling

Staffing and Directing

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2022: 17 Aug Shift 1

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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?

Setting performance standard

Taking corrective action

Analysing deviations

Measurement of actual performance

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

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Controlling

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Arrange the following in the correct sequence with respect to controlling process.

A. Analyzing deviation

B. Taking corrective action

C. Setting standards

D. Comparing actual performance with standards

E. Measurement of actual performance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, D, B, E, C

A, B, C, D, E

C, E, D, A, B

D, C, E, B, A

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

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Controlling

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Mr. Sumit Sharma is the Product manager of a Garment manufacturing company. He was asked by the Senior manager Mr. Ram to prepare performance report of the employee as the production was decreasing.

Which step of the controlling process, the senior manager Mr. Ram wanted Mr. Sumit to perform?

Comparison of actual performance with standard

Analyzing deviations

Measurement of actual performance

Taking corrective action

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

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Controlling function of management is :

Only prescriptive

Only evaluative

Prescriptive and forward looking

Forward looking, backward looking and evaluative

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

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Which of the following statements are true about controlling?

A. Controlling is forward looking function

B. Controlling improves future planning

C. Controlling is a pre-requisite for planning

D. Controlling is prescriptive

E. Controlling is required only at lower level

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A and B only

A, C, E only

A, B, D only

D, E only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2022: 15 July Shift 2

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Controlling

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Read the case given below and attempt the following questions

Anukriti, a III year B.Com student is very fond of home cooked food as her mother keeps experimenting with new tastes and varieties every now and then. Although the family is well off and reputed in society, her mother feels lack of recognition and self-respect for herself. The mother daughter duo decided to go ahead with their own start up and cater to various occasions like birthday parties, office events, festivities, food for elderly and patients and so on.

They assessed the number and type of human resources required and accordingly hired the calculated man-power for help from those introduced by their domestic help and some relatives. They ensured the quality standards for hygiene in kitchen, standardized the quality of vegetables, dry fruits and other raw materials to be purchased, made sure that the orders are delivered in time.

While Anukriti's mother took care of all cooking in Kitchen, she personally observed the helpers at work. Being a commerce student, Anukriti decided to take care of finances herself. She prepared budgets in terms of quality, time, cost of material, calculated a point with no profit, no loss to ensure earning of target profits.

As per the feedback received from customers, they improvised the dishes with lesser oil, spices, sugar.

As both of them were very understanding and positive towards feedback, their business grew well. Gradually, they trained their staff in cooking, packaging, inventory management. The employees are happy and satisfied as their basic remuneration and incentives are increased.

'They ensured quality standards for hygiene, standardized the quality of raw materials....'

This is a step in the process of one of the function of management. Identify the function

Planning

Organising

Marketing

Controlling

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

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