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Q1:

2025: 15 May Shift 1

Organising

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Process of Organising)List-II (Meaning)
(A) Departmentalisation(I) Clearly defining the work of various job positions and allocating work to various employees accordingly.
(B) Establishing reporting relationships(II) The establishment of clear association stating where to take orders from and to whom the employee is accountable.
(C) Identification and division of work(III) Grouping the activities on the basis of similarity.
(D) Assignment of duties(IV) Identifying and dividing the work that has to be done.
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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 15 May Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

2025: 15 May Shift 1

Organising

Easy

The concept where subordinates perform tasks on behalf of the manager reducing his/her workload and providing more time to the manager to concentrate on important matters. This is called:

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2025: 15 May Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

2025: 15 May Shift 1

Organising

Easy

A cosmetic firm has been in personal care business for the past 30 years. Now the firm wants to diversify its operations across India by venturing into the garment and footwear segments. The organizational structure suitable in this case would be:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 15 May Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

2025: 15 May Shift 1

Organising

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In an IT firm, there are separate departments for planning, operations and marketing. Each department functions independently, and has its own head. All departments report to their coordinating head, ensuring that different functions get the due attention. Which type of organization structure is this?

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 15 May Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

Organising

Easy

In an organization, the major departments are toys, telecommunications, fabrics and automobiles. The type of organizational structure adopted here is:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 14 May Shift 2 BST question 5

Q6:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

Organising

Easy

Arrange the following steps of organizing in a logical manner.

(A) Grouping similar activities

(B) Determining the key activities

(C) Assigning responsibilities

(D) Coordinating relationships

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 14 May Shift 2 BST question 6

Q7:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

Organising

Easy

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of formal organization?

  1. Fixation of Responsibility
  2. Clarity of Roles
  3. Unity of Command
  4. Speed
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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 14 May Shift 2 BST question 7

Q8:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

Organising

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Delegation of authority is an important instrument for effective management. Which of the following is another point of importance of delegation?

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 14 May Shift 2 BST question 8

Q9:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

Organising

Easy

Identify the process with the help of which a manager brings order out of chaos, removes conflict among people over work and creates an environment suitable for teamwork.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 14 May Shift 2 BST question 9

Q10:

2025: 14 May Shift 2

Organising

Medium

Which of the following clearly explains the manner in which decision-making authority is dispersed at hierarchical levels?

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Q12:

2025: 14 May Shift 1

Organising

Medium

Arrange the following steps of organizing process in a logical manner.

(A) Dividing the work into manageable activities

(B) Allocating the work to the members of each department in accordance to their skills and competencies

(C) Creation of hierarchical structure and coordination among various departments

(D) Departments are created on the basis of several criteria such as: territory and products

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q13:

2025: 14 May Shift 1

Organising

Medium

Which of the following are the disadvantages of Functional Structure?

(A) A functional structure leads to occupational specialisation, since emphasis is placed on specific functions

(B) It may lead to problems in coordination as information has to be exchanged across functionally differentiated departments

(C) It may lead to inflexibility as people with the same skills and knowledge base may develop a narrow perspective

(D) Functional heads do not get training for top management positions because they are unable to gather experience in diverse areas

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Q14:

2025: 14 May Shift 1

Organising

Medium

In the process of __________ companies usually modify the relationships within the management hierarchy to suit the goals.

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Q15:

2025: 13 May Shift 2

Organising

Medium

Arrange the following steps of a company's organizing process in the correct sequence.

(A) Identification and division of work

(B) Departmentalisation

(C) Assignment of tasks

(D) Establishing reporting relationships

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q16:

2025: 13 May Shift 2

Organising

Medium

Which of the following statements is true?

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Q17:

2025: 13 May Shift 2

Organising

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Which of the following are the importance of delegation?

(A) Effective management

(B) Better coordination

(C) Motivation of employees

(D) Integrate employee-efforts

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Q18:

2025: 13 May Shift 2

Organising

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
Importance of organising Description Description
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(A) Benefits of specialisation(I) Stimulating creativity amongst the managers
(B) Clarity in working relationships(II) Systematic allocation of jobs amongst the work force.
(C) Development of personnel(III) Removing ambiguity in the transfer of information and instructions
(D) Expansion and Growth(IV) Helping in the diversification of an enterprise

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Q19:

2025: 13 May Shift 2

Organising

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__________ comprises of separate business units or divisions wherein each unit has a manager responsible for performance and who has authority over the unit.

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Q20:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

Organising

Easy

Arrange the following steps of organising process in a logical order.

(A) Grouping similar activities

(B) Dividing the work according to the plan

(C) Establishing clear relationships to create a hierarchal structure

(D) Allocating work to various employees

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q21:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

Organising

Easy

__________ is a philosophy that implies selective dispersal of authority because it propagates the belief that people are competent, capable and resourceful.

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Q22:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

Organising

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
Importance of OrganisingDescription
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(A) Development of personnel(I) Survive and grow in spite of changes
(B) Adaptation to change(II) Stimulating creativity amongst the managers
(C) Expansion and growth(III) Clear description of jobs to avoid confusion
(D) Effective administration(IV) Allowing a business enterprise to add more job positions and departments

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Q23:

2025: 13 May Shift 1

Organising

Easy

If the workload of a manager is more than his capacity, which of the following can he use to offload the work?

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Q24:

2024

Organising

Medium

(A) Establishing authority and reporting relationships

(B) Departmentalisation

(C) Identification and division of work

(D) Assignment of duties

Identify the correct sequence of Organising function of management.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2024 BST question 24

Q25:

2024

Organising

Medium

The formal organisation can be better understood by a study of its features which are as follows :

(A) It specifies the relationships among various job positions and the nature of their inter-relationship.

This clarifies who has to report to whom.

(B) It is a means to achieve the objectives specified in the plans, as it lays down rules and procedures

essential for their achievement.

(C) Independent channels of communication without specified direction of flow of information are

developed by group members.

(D) It is deliberately designed by the top management to facilitate the smooth functioning of the

organisation.

Which of the following options are correct ?

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2024 BST question 25

Q26:

2024

Organising

Medium

(A) Prescribed lines of communication are not followed. Thus, informal organisation leads to faster spread

of information as well as quick feedback.

(B) It helps to fulfil the social needs of the members and allows them to find like minded people. This

enhances their job satisfaction since it gives them a sense of belongingness in the organisation.

(C) It contributes towards fulfilment of organisational objectives by compensating for inadequacies in the

formal organisation.

(D) Unity of command is maintained through an established chain of command.

The informal organisation offers many benefits. Important among them are given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2024 BST question 26

Q27:

2024

Organising

Medium

(A) Leads to occupational specialisation.

(B) Places less emphasis on organisational objectives.

(C) Promotes coordination and control within a department.

(D) Increases operational efficiency.

Which of the following are advantages of functional structure of an organisation?

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2024 BST question 27

Q28:

2023: 22 June Shift 1

Organising

Medium

Arrange the correct sequence of steps in Organizing process.

A. Identification and division of work

B. Establishing authority and reporting relationships

C. Assignment of Duties

D. Departmentalization

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Q29:

2023: 22 June Shift 1

Organising

Easy

In this type of Organizational structure, the cost may increase since there may be a duplication of activities across products. Identify the organizational structure.

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