2 Assertion (A) Principles of pure science are different from Management
principles.
Reason (R) Principles of pure science are to be rigid in nature whereas
management principles are flexible in nature.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
3 Assertion (A) The application of the principle of Division of work leads to
higher production and better work for the same effort.
Reason (R) It does not lead to specialization.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
4 Assertion (A) If two employees at the same level are not treated at par by their
superior, it would lead to job dissatisfaction.
Reason (R) Principle of Equity
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
5 Assertion (A) Personnel should be selected and appointed after due and
rigorous procedure. But once selected they should be given reasonable time to
show results.
Reason (R) According to Fayol’s ‘Remuneration of employees’ Principle.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
6 Assertion (A) Principle of Equity says that we should treat male and females
equal.
Reason (R) Everyone is equal in the eyes of law.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
7 Assertion (A) Employees should be paid fair wages, which should give them at
least a reasonable standard of living.
Reason (R) Remuneration of employees should be just and equitable.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
8 Assertion (A) Workers and management both should honor their
commitments towards one another without prejudice.
Reason (R) Principle of Subordination of individual interest to the general interest.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
9 Assertion (A) Unity of command resembles military organisation.
Reason (R) It prevents dual subordination.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
10 Assertion (A) Gangplank is a shorter route.
Reason (R) It helps in communication to reduce not delayed in an
emergency.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
11 Assertion (A) The interests of the group will supersede the interest of any one
individual.
Reason (R) Principle of Subordination of Individual Interest to General
interest.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
12 Assertion (A) Each group of activities having the same objective must have
‘one head and one plan’.
Reason (R) Principle of “unity of command”.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
13 Assertion (A) “There is a need to balance subordinate involvement through
decentralisation with managers’ retention of final authority through authority
and responsibility.”
Reason (R) Fayol’s Principle- centralisation and decentralisation
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
14 Assertion (A) Manager requires authority commensurate with their
responsibility.
Reason (R) There should be a balance between authority and responsibility.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
15 Assertion (A) “Workers should be encouraged to develop and carry out their
plans for improvements, within the prescribed limits of authority.”
Reason (R) As per Fayol’s Principle-Initiative.
(a) Both A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
16 Assertion (A): A tenet of scientific management is cooperation and harmony
between workers and managers.
Reason (R): Taylor believed in participative management.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is
correct?
i) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii) A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
iii) A is true but R is false
iv) A is false but R is true
17 Assertion (A): Functional foremanship technique divide the work of factory
manager into two sub departments
Reason (R): Functional foremanship develop specialisation
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is
correct?
i) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii) A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
iii) A is true but R is false
iv) A is false but R is true
18 Assertion (A): Standardisation means setting standards for one type of activity
Reason (R): To ensure quality standards
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is
correct?
i) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii) A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
iii) A is true but R is false
iv) A is false but R is true
19 Assertion (A): Time study refers to determining the standard time required to
complete a particular activity.
Reason (R): Time study is done to get the estimated figure of labour costs
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is
correct?
i) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii) A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
iii) A is true but R is false
iv) A is false but R is true
20 Assertion (A): the movie camera is used to conduct the motion study.
Reason (R): Motion study is to study the movements those are necessary for
doing a well-defined job/work
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is
correct?
i) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii) A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
iii) A is true but R is false
iv) A is false but R is true