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Q1:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

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Ashima completed her MBA from Sriram college in Delhi. She wanted to expand her family business of bakery products chain named 'Anmol bakers'. She was very influenced by the Principles and Techniques of Scientific Management, and she wanted to apply them in her business expansion.

Her main objective was to reduce the costs with increased output. To begin with, she wanted to develop a standard method which would be followed throughout the organization. So, she investigated traditional methods through work study and unified the best practices. The standard method, i.e. the best way of doing the job was then developed, taking into consideration all parameters right from the availability of raw materials till the final delivery to the customers. Ashima also believed that the employees in the organization should be scientifically selected and that adequate training for the employees should also be given to increase their efficiency. For this, she set up a training unit named 'Perfectionists' in Sonipat where employees were given the required training to increase their efficiency and learn the best method. At the factory, the ingredients making up bakery products were strategically placed to reduce the time taken for excess movements. The standard time and other parameters were determined on the basis of work study and Ashima rewarded the employees for meeting the standard output.

Now, 'Anmol Bakers' has standardized processes, raw materials, time, machinery, product and working conditions that ensure the food they deliver to their customers has the same high standard of excellence and level of quality in every chain or franchise.

The application of Scientific Management to every aspect of the bakery's operation led to 'Anmol Bakers' being widely successful.

"The standard method was developed taking into consideration all parameters". Which of the following technique of scientific management is highlighted in this statement?

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

Medium

Ashima completed her MBA from Sriram college in Delhi. She wanted to expand her family business of bakery products chain named 'Anmol bakers'. She was very influenced by the Principles and Techniques of Scientific Management, and she wanted to apply them in her business expansion.

Her main objective was to reduce the costs with increased output. To begin with, she wanted to develop a standard method which would be followed throughout the organization. So, she investigated traditional methods through work study and unified the best practices. The standard method, i.e. the best way of doing the job was then developed, taking into consideration all parameters right from the availability of raw materials till the final delivery to the customers. Ashima also believed that the employees in the organization should be scientifically selected and that adequate training for the employees should also be given to increase their efficiency. For this, she set up a training unit named 'Perfectionists' in Sonipat where employees were given the required training to increase their efficiency and learn the best method. At the factory, the ingredients making up bakery products were strategically placed to reduce the time taken for excess movements. The standard time and other parameters were determined on the basis of work study and Ashima rewarded the employees for meeting the standard output.

Now, 'Anmol Bakers' has standardized processes, raw materials, time, machinery, product and working conditions that ensure the food they deliver to their customers has the same high standard of excellence and level of quality in every chain or franchise.

The application of Scientific Management to every aspect of the bakery's operation led to 'Anmol Bakers' being widely successful.

"Ashima believed that the employees should be scientifically selected and adequate training should be given to increase their efficiency". Name the principle of scientific management highlighted in this statement?

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

Easy

Ashima completed her MBA from Sriram college in Delhi. She wanted to expand her family business of bakery products chain named 'Anmol bakers'. She was very influenced by the Principles and Techniques of Scientific Management, and she wanted to apply them in her business expansion.

Her main objective was to reduce the costs with increased output. To begin with, she wanted to develop a standard method which would be followed throughout the organization. So, she investigated traditional methods through work study and unified the best practices. The standard method, i.e. the best way of doing the job was then developed, taking into consideration all parameters right from the availability of raw materials till the final delivery to the customers. Ashima also believed that the employees in the organization should be scientifically selected and that adequate training for the employees should also be given to increase their efficiency. For this, she set up a training unit named 'Perfectionists' in Sonipat where employees were given the required training to increase their efficiency and learn the best method. At the factory, the ingredients making up bakery products were strategically placed to reduce the time taken for excess movements. The standard time and other parameters were determined on the basis of work study and Ashima rewarded the employees for meeting the standard output.

Now, 'Anmol Bakers' has standardized processes, raw materials, time, machinery, product and working conditions that ensure the food they deliver to their customers has the same high standard of excellence and level of quality in every chain or franchise.

The application of Scientific Management to every aspect of the bakery's operation led to 'Anmol Bakers' being widely successful.

"She wanted to develop a standard method which would be followed throughout the organisation". Identify the principle of scientific management highlighted in this statement?

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
Principle of ManagementExplanation
(A) Harmony, Not Discord(I) Scientific selection of the workers
(B) Cooperation, Not Individualism(II) Management and workers should realise that each one is important.
(C) Replacing the Rule of Thumb with Science(III) Competition should be replaced by cooperation, by realizing that they need each other.
(D) Development of Workers(IV) Scientific methods are used by unifying the best practices and developing a standard method.

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Option 3
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Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 2 BST question 4

Q5:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

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According to Taylor, is an extension of the principle of division of work and specialisation to the shop floor.

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Option 3
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Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 2 BST question 5

Q6:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Medium

Which of the following is not the principle of Scientific Management developed by Taylor on the basis of his experiments?

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 2 BST question 6

Q7:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Esprit de corps(I) One head on a group of activities with common objectives.
(B) Unity of Direction(II) Team spirit of unity and harmony among employees
(C) Scalar Chain(III) Thinking out and executing a plan.
(D) Initiative(IV) Superior-subordinate relations throughout the organisation.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 1 BST question 7

Q9:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

Medium

The main elements of Scientific Management are:

(A) Functional or specialised supervision

(B) Standardisation of work methods

(C) Manangement by exception principle

(D) Coordinate with employees to ensure implementation of professionalism

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2025: 30 May Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(A) Fatigue study(I) This study refers to finding out one best way of doing the job.
(B) Method Study(II) This study refers to the study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions.
(C) Time study(III) The objective of this study is to determine the number of workers to be employed.
(D) Motion Study(IV) This study seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task.

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Q11:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

"A manager should replace 'I' with 'We' in all his conversations with workers to foster team spirit".

Which Principle of Management is related to this statement?

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Q12:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

"The principles of management provide the basic groundwork for the development of management as a discipline".

This statement is related to which point of significance of principles of management?

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Q13:

2025: 29 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
(Fayol's principles)(Explanation)
(A) Equity(I) Employee turnover should be minimized to maintain organizational efficiency.
(B) Order(II) Management should promote a team spirit of unity and harmony among employees.
(C) Stability of Personnel(III) Good sense and experience are needed to ensure fairness to all employees, who should be treated as fairly as possible.
(D) Esprit De Corps(IV) People and materials must be in suitable places at the appropriate time for maximum efficiency.

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Q14:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

Which of the following principles emphasizes minimizing waste and improving efficiency?

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Q15:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

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What is the focus of "Functional Foremanship"?

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Q16:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

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Which of the following principles emphasizes that subordinates should report to one and only one superior?

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Q17:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

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Which technique of Scientific Management is used to determine the best way of doing a task?

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Q18:

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

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The "gangplank" in the Scalar Chain principle emphasizes:

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Q19:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

Who emphasized that there should be complete harmony between the management and the workers?

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Q20:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
Fayol' PrinciplePurpose
(A) Division of Work(I) To produce more and secure better performance with the same effort.
(B) Order(II) To emphasize the need for teamwork.
(C) Equity(III) To ensure everything is at its appointed place.
(D) Esprit de corps(IV) To promote equality of treatment while dealing with people.

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Q21:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

Savitri is biased towards her female subordinates when it comes to solving the conflicts among the employees. Which principle is being violated here?

  1. Order
  2. Equity
  3. Discipline
  4. Span of control
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Q22:

2025: 26 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

Sandhya, the Plant Supervisor, found that there were many unnecessary movements while doing a job which could be eliminated. Which technique can be used to solve the problem?

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Q23:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

Easy

Which of the following concepts is not related to F W Taylor?

  1. Scalar Chain
  2. Harmony, not discord
  3. Standardisation and simplification of work
  4. Cooperation, not individualism
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Q24:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

Easy

Who is popularly known as the 'Father of Scientific Management'?

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Q25:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

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Which principle of management is violated if a worker takes orders from two or more superiors?

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Q26:

2025: 24 May Shift 1

Principles of Management

Medium

Fayol says that discipline requires:

(A) Good supervisors at all levels

(B) Agreements should be clear and fair

(C) Removal of the employee

(D) Penalties should be fairly imposed

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Q27:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

Taylor believed that contemporary management was amateurish and should be studied as a discipline. He is known for the coinage of the term ‘Scientific Management’ in his article ‘The Principles of Scientific Management’ published in the year ________.

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Q28:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

"A sales person is asked to clinch a deal with a buyer and is allowed to be given a 1010\\% discount by the marketing manager. But the finance department tells her/ him not to offer more than a 55\\% discount". Identify the principle of management violated in the aforesaid statement.

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Q29:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

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"A sales manager has to negotiate a deal with a buyer. She finds that if she can offer a credit period of 60 days, she is likely to clinch the deal which is supposed to fetch the company a net margin of say Rs. 50 crores. The company entrusts her the task of clinching the deal but gives her power to offer a credit period of only 40 days". Identify the principle of management violated in the aforesaid statement.

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Q30:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Principles of Management

Easy

"According to a management expert, "even a small production activity like loading pigs of iron into boxcars can be scientifically planned and managed. This can result in tremendous saving of human energy as well as wastage of time and materials." Identify the principle of scientific management advocated in the aforesaid statement.

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