14 Assertion(A): The task of a manager is to give a common direction to the individual effort in
achieving in achieving the overall goal of the organization.
Reason(R): Management is goal-oriented.
Alternatives:
A) Both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are True and Reason (R)is the correct explanation of
Assertion(A).
B) Both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are True, but Reason ( R)is not the correct explanation
of Assertion(A).
C) Assertion(A) is True, but Reason(R) is False.
D) Assertion(A) is False, but Reason(R) is true.
15 Assertion(A): Every manager has his/her own unique style of managing things and people,
despite learning same management theories and principles.
Reason(R): Just like Art, management is based on practice and Creativity.
Alternatives:
A) Both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are True and Reason ( R)is the correct explanation of
Assertion(A).
B) Both Assertion(A) and Reason(R) are True, but Reason ( R)is not the correct explanation
of Assertion(A).
C) Assertion(A) is True, but Reason(R) is False.
D) Assertion(A) is False, but Reason(R) is true.
16 Assertion: In any organisation coordination is required so that the production and sales
department work hand-in-hand.
Reason: coordination integrates group efforts.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
17 Assertion: The activities of each department need to be linked through coordination
Reason: Specialists usually think that they only are qualified to evaluate, judge and decide
according to their personal criteria.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
18 Assertion: Coordination is a one-time function of the top management
Reasons: Coordination begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
19 Assertion: Coordination is not an exclusive of function of the top management
Reasons: Coordination is the responsibility of all managers- top, middle and operational
levels.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
20 Assertion: Coordination is the essence of management
Reason: Coordination is the process by which a manager synchronizes the activities of
different departments. It is the force that binds all other functions of management and thus
called the essence of management.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
21 Assertion: Coordination is not a separate function of management
Reasons: Like a thread in a garland, coordination is a part management functions.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
22 Assertion: planning cannot prevent problems
Reason : Planning can only predict the problems and prepare contingency plan to deal with
them if and when they occur
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
23 Assertion : Coordination is an all pervasive function
Reason: Coordination is required at all levels of management due to the interdependent nature
of activities of various departments it integrates the efforts of different departments and
different levels
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
24 Assertion: Coordination is a deliberate function
Reason: A manager has to coordinate the efforts of different people in a conscious and
deliberate manner
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
25 Assertion: There is a need of coordination due to functional differentiation
Reasons: all individuals differ in their habit of work, background, approaches to situation and
relationship and they have their individual goals
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
26 Assertion: Coordination ensure unity of action
Reason: it is a common focus to the efforts of people with diverse interests.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
27 Assertion: Coordination is a voluntarily binding force between individuals and departments.
Reason: Coordination gives a direction to the willing spirit
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
28 Assertion: The job of the lower level is complex and stressful, demanding, long hours and
commitment to the organisation.
Reason: Lower level manager interacts with the actual work force, pass on the instructions
and supervise their work, maintain quality of products, maintain safety standards and so on.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
29 Assertion: Foreman and supervisors may both be considered first line managers
Reason: First line supervisors are responsible for directing the day today activities of
operative employees
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
30 Assertion: Cooperation in absence of coordination leads to waste of efforts
Reason: Coordination without cooperation has no roots and cooperation without coordination
bears no fruits.
A. Both Assertion (A)and Reason(R) are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. Assertion (A)is true but Reason (R)is false
D. Assertion (A)is false but Reason(R)is true
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