All India Management Association (AIMA) 2007 M.B.A Marketing Management Introduction to Management - I - Question Paper

environment are called
(a) Tactical plans
(b) Strategic plans
(c) Short-term plans
(d) Standing plans
(e) Operational plans.


9. The delegator (superior), delegant (subordinate) and the organization have an affect on the delegation of
authority. From the delegator’s aspect, which of the subsequent is not a factor that affects delegation of
authority?
(a) Superior’s love for authority
(b) Superior’s fear of exposure
(c) Personality traits of the superior
(d) Availability of managerial personnel
(e) Experiences of the superior.


10. Managers need certain skills to perform the functions associated with their jobs. Which of the subsequent
skills are important at all levels in the organization?
(a) Conceptual
(b) Design
(c) Human
(d) tech.
(e) Administrative.


11. Which of the subsequent refers to the rights inherent in a managerial position to provide orders and expect the
orders to be obeyed?
(a) Responsibility
(b) Authority
(c) Structure
(d) Appraisal
(e) Remuneration.


12. In SWOT analysis, which of the subsequent are external environment characteristics of an organization?
(a) Strengths and weaknesses
(b) Opportunities and threats
(c) Strengths and opportunities
(d) Weaknesses and threats
(e) Weaknesses and opportunities.


13. Management by Objectives (MBO) is a widely used term and organizations use it for different purposes.
Nevertheless, MBO cannot be used as a/an
(a) Appraisal tool
(b) Motivational technique
(c) Recruitment tool
(d) Planning device
(e) Control device.


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14. Mr. Sukanta Ghosh, a senior manager in a firm, inculcated MBO philosophy in the firm. However, he
realized that this led to unethical behavior. He obtained that excessive emphasis on economic outcomes led
employees to resort to unfair practices to show short term impressive outcomes. In order to decrease chances
of use of unethical means for achieving goals, Mr. Sukanta should
I. Abandon MBO and resort to the old trend of working.

Earning:   Approval pending.