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Henri fayol's principles of management - class-XII

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Which of the following statements is false about Taylor and Fayol?

  1. Fayol was a mining whereas Taylor was a mechanical engineer.

  2. Fayol's principles are applicable in specialised situation whereas Taylor's principles have universal application.

  3. Fayol's principles were formed through personal experience whereas Taylor's principles were formed through experimentations.

  4. Fayol's principles are applicable at the top level of management whereas Taylor's principles are applicable at the shop floor.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The false statement is ‘Fayol’s principles are applicable in specialized situations whereas Taylor’s principles have universal application’. The correct statement in place of this is, ‘ Fayol’s principles are universally applicable whereas Taylor’s principles are applicable only in specialized situation

Henry Fayol was a____________.

  1. Social Scientist

  2. Mining engineer

  3. Accountant

  4. Production engineer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Henri Fayol (1841 – 1925) was a French coal-mine engineer, director of mines and modern management theoretician. His scientific management theory forms the base for business administration and business management. In the academic world, this is also known as Fayolism. Henri Fayol provided one of the most influential modern management concepts of his time. He is founder of the 14 Principles of management and the five functions of management.

Henry Fayol was a _______________.

  1. Social Scientist

  2. Mining Executive

  3. Accountant

  4. Production Engineer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Henri Fayol (29 July 1841 – 19 November 1925) was a French mining engineer, mining executive, author and director of mines who developed general theory of business administration that is often called Fayolism.

Who first propounded the principle of 'unity of command'?

  1. F.W. Taylor

  2. Elton Mayo

  3. Peter F. Drucker

  4. Henry Fayol


Correct Option: D

"Unity of Objectives" principle states that there should be ____________.

  1. Only one objective

  2. Pre-determined objectives

  3. Coordination among objectives

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

A group of activities with common objectives shall have one head and one plan. This principle is known as _________.

  1. scalar chain

  2. unity of discipline

  3. unity of command

  4. unity of direction


Correct Option: D

According to whom "to manage is to forecast, and to plan, to organize to command, to coordinate and to command"?

  1. Haimann

  2. Koontz and O'Donnell

  3. Hick

  4. Henry Fayol


Correct Option: D

Henry Fayol, the ______ industrialist and popularly known as the 'founder of modern management theory'.

  1. German

  2. French

  3. Greek

  4. American


Correct Option: B

An employee shall receive orders from one senior only. This principle is known as __________.

  1. scalar chain

  2. unity of discipline

  3. unity of command

  4. unity of direction


Correct Option: C

Fayol believed that every department of the organization should be working on the same plan to achieve the organization's objectives. He expressed this in which principle of management?

  1. Centralisation

  2. Unity of direction

  3. Authority

  4. Order


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is one of the $14$ principles of management identifies by Henry Fayol?

  1. Scalar chain

  2. Innovation

  3. Efficiency

  4. Motivation


Correct Option: A

Who is regarded as the founder of modern management theory?

  1. Mice

  2. Koontz

  3. D'Dannel

  4. Henry Fayol


Correct Option: D

Who is popularly known as the father of 'modern management theory'?

  1. Luthar Gulick

  2. Newmann

  3. Henry Fayol

  4. Frederick Taylor


Correct Option: C

How many principles of management have been suggested by the Henry Fayol?

  1. Ten

  2. Twelve

  3. Fourteen

  4. Fifteen


Correct Option: C

In the year ______, Henry Fayol published his well-known work in French entitled "Administration Industrielle et Generale" (Industrial and General Administration). 

  1. 1716

  2. 1806

  3. 1916

  4. 2006


Correct Option: C

According to Henry Fayol, "to manage is ________, to organize to command, to coordinate and to command".

  1. To forecast

  2. To plan

  3. To budget and to control

  4. To forecast and to plan


Correct Option: D

An employee shall receive orders from one senior only. This principle is known as _____________.

  1. Scalar chain

  2. Unity discipline

  3. Unity of command

  4. Unity of direction


Correct Option: C

Which of the following principle of Henry Fayol refers to superior-subordinate relations ?

  1. espirit de corps

  2. Stability of tenure of personnel

  3. Division of work

  4. Scalar chain


Correct Option: D

Miscellaneous
"Unity of command cannot exist without unity of direction, but does not flow from it". This statement was given by _____________.

  1. Henry Fayol

  2. Frederick Taylor

  3. Koontz O'Donnell

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

Miscellaneous
The Principles of Unity of Command and Unity of Direction was given by _______________.

  1. W. F. Taylor

  2. Lyndall Urwick

  3. Henri Fayol

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

Fayol's functions of management include:

  1. Planning, designating, completing, cooperating

  2. Punishing, commanding, organising, coordinating, controlling

  3. Preparing, commanding, operating, consulting, controlling

  4. Planning, commanding, organising, coordinating, controlling


Correct Option: D

What is the meaning of Espirit de corps?

  1. Buyer beware

  2. Service is our motto

  3. Profit is out motto

  4. Union is strength


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Esprit De Corps means union is strength. It is one of the fourteen principles of management developed by Fayol. He emphasized on the team work. According to him, management must develop a feeling of belongingnbelongingness among the employees so that they can contribute maximum to achieve the team goal.

Which one is the most important principle of Business Ethics?

  1. Principle of unity of direction

  2. Principle of proportional judgement

  3. Principle of scalar chain

  4. Principle of span of control


Correct Option: A

Fayol believed that every department of the organisation should be working on the same plan to achieve the organisation's objectives. He expressed this in which principle of management?

  1. Centralisation

  2. Unity of direction

  3. Authority

  4. Order


Correct Option: B

As per Fayol a manager should have _________ qualities.

  1. Education

  2. Knowledge

  3. Experience

  4. All of the abobe


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not a principle of management according to Henri Fayol?

  1. Subordination of individual interest over the organisational interest

  2. Esprit de crops

  3. Unity of Managers

  4. Unity of Direction


Correct Option: C

The matrix approach violates what classical principle?

  1. Unity of command

  2. Decentralization

  3. Customer focus

  4. Linear lines of responsibility


Correct Option: A

Delegation of authority makes the size of the organization ______.

  1. Smaller

  2. Larger

  3. Very big

  4. It does not affect the size of the organization


Correct Option: B

Authority, discipline, unity of command and unity of direction are ________.

  1. Taylor's four principles of management

  2. principles of the human relations movement

  3. elements of Webs ideal bureaucratic structure

  4. four of Fayol's fourteen principles of management


Correct Option: D

Superior - Subordinate theory was given by _______.

  1. Henry Fayol

  2. V. A. Graicunas

  3. Koontz 0' Donnel

  4. Joseph Jecard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  1. Specialization of labour
    2. Authority and responsibility
    3. Discipline
    4. Unity of command
    5. Unity of direction
    6. Subordination of individual interest to the general interest
    7. Remuneration of staff:
    8. Centralisation
    9. Scalar chain/line of authority: Formal chain of command running from top to bottom of the organization. It refers to superior-subordinate relations 
    10. Order:
    11. Equity
    12. Stability of tenure
    13. Initiative
    14. Esprit de corps

The principals of unity of command and unity of direction was given by _______.

  1. W.F. Taylor

  2. Lyndall Urwick

  3. George Tenny

  4. Henry foyol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Henry Fayol gave the 14 principles of management
1. Specialization of labour
2. Authority
3. Discipline
4. Unity of command
5. Unity of direction
6. Subordination of individual interest to the general interest
7. Remuneration of staff:
8. Centralisation
9. Scalar chain/line of authority: Formal chain of command running from top to bottom of the organization. It refers to superior-subordinate relations
10. Order
11. Equity
12. Stability of tenure
13. Initiative
14. Esprit de corps

Who is regarded as the founder of modem management theory?

  1. Mice

  2. Koontz

  3. D'Dannel

  4. Henry Fayol


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not one of the five elements of management?

  1. Planning

  2. Co-ordination

  3. Centralization

  4. Command


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is the most important function of communication in organizations?

  1. Motivation

  2. Control

  3. Information

  4. All of these factors are important


Correct Option: D

According to Henry Fayol,"to manage is ______, to organise to command, to coordinate and to command".

  1. to forecast

  2. to plan

  3. to budget to control

  4. to forecast and to plan


Correct Option: D

Who is popularly known as the 'founder of modern management theory?

  1. Frederick Taylor

  2. Luther Gulick

  3. Newmann and Summer

  4. Henry Fayol


Correct Option: D

"Unity of Command" means _________.

  1. an employee shall give orders to one junior only.

  2. an employee shall receive orders from one senior only.

  3. an employee shall receive orders from as much as senior as possible.

  4. an employee shall have one plan for every action.


Correct Option: B

Which of the following principle of Henry Fayol emphasizes the need for teamwotk?

  1. Espirit de corps

  2. stability of tenure of personnel

  3. Division of work

  4. Scalar chain


Correct Option: A

"Unity of Direction" means _______________.

  1. an employee shall receive orders from one senior only

  2. a group of activities with common objectives shall have one head but different plans.

  3. a group of activities with common objectives shall have one head and one plan.

  4. more than one manager should supervise the employees.


Correct Option: C

Henry Fayol started his career as a __________.

  1. auto engineer

  2. mechanical engineer

  3. coal mine engineer

  4. gold mine engineer


Correct Option: C

Who is popularly known as the father of 'modern management theory'?

  1. Luther Gullick

  2. Newmann

  3. Henry Fayol

  4. Frederick Taylor


Correct Option: C

Out of principles of management suggested by the Henry Fayol, 'Discipline' is necessary to ensure obedience and respect for __________.

  1. juniors

  2. society

  3. superiors

  4. older people in society


Correct Option: C

When minimum amount of resources is needed to produce goods and services it is called __________.

  1. productivity

  2. efficient

  3. effective

  4. objective


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not quality as required by personnel managers as identified by Fayol?

  1. Physical-health, vigor, address

  2. Mental-ability to understand and learn

  3. Handsome-charming

  4. Moral-energy, firmness, willingness to accept responsibility


Correct Option: C

Henry Fayol started his career as a _______________.

  1. Auto engineer

  2. Mechanical engineer

  3. Coal mine engineer

  4. Gold mine engineer


Correct Option: C

Which of the following principle of Henry Fayol emphasizes the need for teamwork?

  1. Espirit de corps

  2. Stability of tenure of personnel

  3. Division of work

  4. Scalar chain


Correct Option: A

Which of the following principle of Henry Fayol refers to superior-subordinate relations?

  1. Esprit de corps

  2. Stability of tenure of personnel

  3. Division of work

  4. Scalar chain


Correct Option: D

Out of principles of management suggested by the Henry Fayol, ' Discipline' is necessary to ensure obedience and respect for - 

  1. Juniors

  2. Society

  3. Superiors

  4. Older people in society


Correct Option: C

"Unity of Command" means ___________________.

  1. An employee shall give orders to one junior only.

  2. An employee shall receive orders from one senior only.

  3. An employee shall receive orders from as much senior as possible.

  4. An employee shall have one plan for every action.


Correct Option: B

"Unity of Direction " means ____________________.

  1. An employee shall receive orders from one senior only

  2. A group of activities with common objectives shall have one head but different plans.

  3. A group of activities with common objectives shall have one head and one plan.

  4. More than one manager should supervise the employees.


Correct Option: C

As per Henry Fayol principle of "Subordination" ____________________.

  1. Organisational interest should be subordinate to individual interest.

  2. Individual interest should be subordinate to Organisational interest.

  3. Individual should not have any sort of interest at all.

  4. Organisational interest should be subordinate to national interest.


Correct Option: B

Arrange the process of delegation in proper from.
(1) Creation of accountability
(2) Allocation of duties
(3) Assignment of resposibility
(4) Delegation of authority
The correct answer is -

  1. (3), (4), (2), (1)

  2. (2), (3), (4), (1)

  3. (2), (4), (1), (3)

  4. (2), (4), (3), (1)


Correct Option: D

"Unity of Command" means:_____________
(I) An employee shall receive orders form one senior only.
(II) A group of activities with common objectives shall have one head and one plan
The correct answer is -

  1. (I)

  2. (II)

  3. Both (I) & (II)

  4. Neither (I) nor (II)


Correct Option: A

In the year _______, Henry Fayol published  his well-known work in French entitled "Administration Industrielle et Generale"  (Industrial and General Administration)

  1. 1716

  2. 1806

  3. 1916

  4. 2006


Correct Option: C

Who distinguished between 'principles' and 'elements' of management?

  1. Fredrick Taylor

  2. Newmann and Summer

  3. Henri Fayol

  4. Henry Lawrence Gantt


Correct Option: C

As per Henry Fayol principle of "Subordination" -

  1. Organizational interest should be subordinate to individual interest

  2. Individual interest should be subordinate to Organizational interest.

  3. Individual should not have any sort of interest at all.

  4. Organizational interest should be subordinate to national interest.


Correct Option: B
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