REVISION OF THE PREVIOUS TOPICS

MAY 11, 2020

DAY 1

7th period in 12 A

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Learning outcome- To revise all the previous topics done in the second chapter.

(I) Multiple Choice Questions:
Q1. Which of the following is not a principle of management given by Taylor?
(a) Science, not rule of the thumb (b) Functional Foremanship
(c) Maximum not restricted output (d) Harmony not discord
Ans1. (b) Functional Foremanship.
Q2. Scalar chain refers to:
(a) Concentration of decision making power in the hand of one person only.
(b) Refers to the formal lines of authority from highest rank to the lowest rank.
(c) Both (a) and (b).
(d) None of the above.
Ans2. (b) Refers to the formal lines of authority from highest rank to the lowest rank.
Q3. Which of the following statement is false for standardisation?
(a) To reduce a given line of product to fixed types sizes and characteristics.
(b) To establish standards of excellence and quality in materials.
(c) Eliminates unwanted and unnecessary varieties, sizes, products and types.
(d) To establish standards of labour and machines.
Ans3. (d) To establish standards of labour and machines.
Q4. Which of the following statement is untrue?
(a) Division of work leads to specialisation.
(b) Discipline aims at judicious application of penalties.
(c) Functional Foremanship is a part of work study.
(d) Mental Revolution means a complete change in the mind-set of workers and management.
Ans4. (c) Functional Foremanship is a part of work study.
Q5. Which principle of scientific management says that each job performed in the organisation
should not be on intuition?
(a) Science not rule of thumb (b) Harmony not Discord
(c) Cooperation not Individualism (d) None

Ans5. (a) Science not rule of thumb.

UNSOLVED:
1)Aman, Ahmad and Ally are partners in a firm engaged in the distribution of
dairy products in Maharashtra state. Aman is a holder of Senior Secondary School
Certificate from Central Board of Secondary Education with Business Studies as one
of his elective subjects. Ahmad had done his post graduation in History and Ally in
dairy farming. One day their was a serious discussion between Ahmad and Ally
regarding the nature of management, Ahmad argued that management was a
profession. Where as Ally argued against it saying that the legal and medical
profession are the only professions because they fulfill all the conditions of
profession.
Aman on the basis of his knowledge of business studies explained the nature of
management as a profession to Ahmad and Ally.
Explain, how Aman would have satisfied both Ahmad and Ally ?


2)Apaar Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) working to improve
the lives of children with medical needs, the homeless and victims of natural disasters.
Apart from donations in cash, they collect dry ration, old clothes, shoes, toys, books
and medicines from donors. At Apaar Foundation’s office in Bhopal the material
collected is segregated, classified and put in shelves and boxes that are labelled
systematically. There is a specific place for each of these items and volunteers put
everything at their respective places.
The volunteer work is divided into specific jobs like fund raising, field visits, social
media updates and so on. Each volunteer is part of a particular team, depending on
their competency and training. Each volunteer becomes specialized in their respective
field, leading to efficient utilization of human effort.
(i) Identify and explain two principles of management adopted by Apaar
Foundation.
(ii) State two values that Apaar Foundation is displaying and promoting in society
through their work.



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