14 Assertion (A) Functional structure places less importance to organisation objective.
Reason (R) In functional structure all departments focus on their own objectives not on
organisational objectives.
Codes:
(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 correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect.
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
15 Assertion (A) In divisional structure there is problem of coordination among different
departments.
Reason (R) All departments want to achieve their goal that’s why everyone tries to get more
resources.
Codes:
(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 correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect.
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
16 Assertion (A): Decision-making is very slow in a centralised organisation.
Reason (R): In a centralised organisation, every decision is taken by top
management and information has to pass through many levels.
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.
17 Assertion (A): Delegation is an optional policy decision and is done at discretion of
top management.
Reason (R): No individual can perform all tasks on his own.
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.
18 Assertion (A): Organising stimulates creativity among the managers.
Reason (R): Delegation allows the managers to reduce their workload and gives
them time to explore new areas for growth.
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.
19 Assertion (A): Delegation helps a manager to extend his area of operations as
without it, his activities would be restricted to only what he himself can do.
Reason (R): A manager, no matter how capable he is, cannot manage to do every
task on his own. The volume of work makes it impractical for him to handle it all by
himself.
Alternatives:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are False.
(c) Assertion (A) is True and Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False and Reason (R) is True.
20 Assertion (A): Delegation does not mean abdication.
Reason (R): A manager is under obligation to perform the delegated task.
Alternatives:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are False.
(c) Assertion (A) is True and Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False and Reason (R) is True.
21 Assertion (A): While Authority is delegated, responsibility is imposed,
accountability is assumed.
Reason (R): Authority can be delegated by a manager to a subordinate, which means
granting of authority to subordinates to operate within prescribed limits.
Responsibility is the obligation of a subordinate to properly perform the assigned
duty. Accountability implies being answerable for the final outcome.
Alternatives:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are False.
(c) Assertion (A) is True and Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False and Reason (R) is True.
22 Assertion (A): Responsibility is derived from authority and accountability is derived
from responsibility.
Reason (R): Responsibility is the obligation of a subordinate to properly perform the
assigned duty, for which he/she has been delegated authority by his/her superior.
Once authority has been delegated and responsibility accepted, one cannot deny
accountability.