Question 1

What is the process of comparing an organizations performance against its competitors and identifying areas for improvement?

Accepted Answer

A) Benchmarking

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the PESTEL factors used in environmental scanning?

Accepted Answer

E) Entrepreneurial

Question 3

Which management function involves allocating resources and designing the organizations structure?

Accepted Answer

C) Organizing

Question 4

What type of leadership involves leaders who inspire and motivate their team members to achieve exceptional performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Transformational leadership

Question 5

What is the first step in the strategic planning process?

Accepted Answer

C) Formulation

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the SWOT analysiss external factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Strengths

Question 7

What is the term for the process of comparing an organizations performance against its competitors and identifying areas for improvement?

Accepted Answer

A) Benchmarking

Question 8

Which leadership style involves a leader who makes decisions without consulting with team members?

Accepted Answer

A) Autocratic leadership

Question 9

What is the process of transmitting information from one person to another called?

Accepted Answer

D) Communication

Question 10

Which communication channel involves communication between employees at the same hierarchical level?

Accepted Answer

C) Horizontal communication

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a key element of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

Accepted Answer

C) Hierarchical decision-making

Question 12

Which management approach emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and employee satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

B) Human Relations Theory

Question 13

What is the primary function of management?

Accepted Answer

C) Planning

Question 14

Which type of planning focuses on the organizations overall goals and objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic planning

Question 15

Which management function involves monitoring and ensuring that plans are being implemented correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling

Question 16

Which ethical principle suggests that individuals should act in a way that maximizes overall happiness?

Accepted Answer

A) Utilitarianism

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a step in the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

D) Assigning blame

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages of team development proposed by Bruce Tuckman?

Accepted Answer

D) Reflecting

Question 19

What does SWOT stand for in SWOT analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Question 20

The process of selecting, training, and motivating employees is part of which management function?

Accepted Answer

D) Staffing

Fundamentals of management bba 1st sem — Question Paper