Question : Assertion: Scientific management principles aim to increase efficiency through job specialization.

Reason: It allows employees to focus on specific tasks, leading to expertise.

Option 1: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.

Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.

Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct

Question : Case Study: ABC Educational Institute

ABC Educational Institute is a reputed school with a large student population. The management is planning to introduce a new curriculum to meet the changing educational needs.
Question:
One of the characteristics of effective planning that ABC Educational Institute should adopt is:

Option 1: Lack of employee involvement
 

Option 2: Ambiguous objectives
 

Option 3: Measurable and specific goals

Option 4: Ignoring external opportunities

Question : Case Study: ABC Retailers

ABC Retailers is a chain of stores specializing in fashion apparel. They have a hierarchical management structure with top management, middle-level management, and lower-level management. The company aims to provide a wide range of trendy clothing options and outstanding customer service.

ABC Retailers' management team believes in providing opportunities for employee growth and development. This reflects the management principle of:

Option 1: Scalar chain
   

Option 2: Centralization
  

Option 3: Equity

Option 4: Initiative

Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

Cricket is not just considered a sport in India; it’s a passion, an emotion, and often 1) _________________ into a religion! But just like any other activity, the larger the scale, the greater is its ecological 2) _________________.

3) _________________ suggest that amount of water needed to maintain a cricket pitch – at roughly 20,000 litres per day – can serve the daily drinking water needs of around 2,600 people. So, this is one of the reason that the board that controls cricket in India and its most-popular league are looking at ways to 4) _________________ some environmental impacts related with the country’s most loved sport.
One of the step taken in order to contribute for the same happened on May 9, 2022, when Rajasthan Royals joined hands with the energy management and automation firm Schneider Electric to host the first carbon-5) _________________ cricket match against Delhi Capitals on May 11.

 Choose the correct word to be used in blank 2.

Option 1: footprint
 

Option 2: binary
 

Option 3: nonplus
 

Option 4: outrage

Question : A chain of coffee shops called Roasted Coffee Corporation operates in 7 Indian states. It has expanded thanks to its efficient organisational structure, despite pressure from rivals in the domestic market. The business is divided into four departments: Sales, Brand Management, Supply Chain Management, and Purchase and Production. Because staff become experts in their respective fields thanks to this arrangement, operations have become more efficient. Due to the concentration being on a certain set of abilities, they could receive specialised training. Identify the Roasted Coffee Corporation's corporate structure.

Option 1: Functional structure

Option 2: Divisional structure

Option 3: Formal Organisation Structure

Option 4: Informal Organisation Structure

Question : Assertion: Scientific management principles aim to increase efficiency through job specialization.

Reason: It allows employees to focus on specific tasks, leading to expertise.

Option 1: Both assertions and reasons are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation.

Option 3: The assertion is correct, the reason is incorrect.

Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, the reason is correct.

Question : Case Study 5: Benefits of Entrepreneurship Development

ABC Textiles is a textile manufacturing company that has been operating for over two decades. Due to technological advancements, the company faced stiff competition from newer, more efficient manufacturers. The management decided to invest in training their employees in the latest technologies and innovative techniques, resulting in increased productivity and better product quality.

Question:

What benefit did ABC Textiles experience by investing in employee training?

Option 1: Increased competition from other manufacturers
 

Option 2: Decreased productivity
 

Option 3: Better product quality and increased productivity

Option 4: Loss of market share

Question : Case Study:

XYZ Engineering uses fatigue study to understand the physical and mental strain experienced by employees during their tasks. Which technique of scientific management is being applied here?

Option 1: Fatigue Study

Option 2: Time Study

Option 3: Motion Study

Option 4: Method Study

Question : Case Study: XYZ Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

XYZ Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a growing company specializing in the manufacturing of electronic gadgets. The management believes in effective directing to ensure smooth operations. Consider the following scenario to answer the questions.

Question:

A supervisor at XYZ Electronics should possess qualities such as empathy and patience to:

Option 1: Promote conflicts within the team
 

Option 2: Ignore employee concerns
 

Option 3: Foster a positive work environment

Option 4: Implement an autocratic leadership style

Question : Due to COVID-19, government of India allocated INR 700 crores for the construction of health infrastructure in the states of Karnataka, Orissa and Bihar. Which objective of Government Budget is highlighted in the case above?

Option 1: Reallocation of resources

Option 2: Balanced regional development

Option 3: Management of public enterprises

Option 4: Economic stability