Management Notes

Reference Notes for Management

According to the text, current research indicates that creative problem solving

According to the text current research indicates that creative problem solving

According to the text, current research indicates that creative problem solving

 Options:

a) draws on heuristics and analogies in the same way as does ordinary problem solving.
b) requires unconscious work that goes on after one has consciously put the problem to the side.
c) draws on mental processes that are distinct from the processes relevant to more ordinary problem solving.
d) depends on divergent thinking.

The Correct Answer Is:

a) draws on heuristics and analogies in the same way as does ordinary problem solving.

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Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

 Options:

a) when an obese person has lost weight, a diet and exercise program are no longer necessary for maintaining the lower weight
b) fat tissue is maintained by fewer calories than is lean tissue
c) overweight people typically suffer from a lack of willpower and self discipline
d) the settling point for out body weight increases after people complete weight loss diets

The Correct Answer Is:

b) fat tissue is maintained by fewer calories than is lean tissue

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Which of the following is not true of project management structures?

Which of the following is not true of project management structures?

Which of the following is not true of project management structures?

 Options:

A) They provide a framework for launching and implementing projects.
B) They appropriately balance the needs of both the parent organization and the project.
C) In selecting a management structure, the culture of the organization is not a huge consideration.
D) The project itself should be considered when determining which structure is best.
E) They help determine who has most authority in regard to managing the project.

The Correct Answer Is:

C) In selecting a management structure, the culture of the organization is not a huge consideration.

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In Continuous manufacturing system, we need:

In Continuous manufacturing system, we need:

In Continuous manufacturing system, we need:

 Options:

A. General purpose machines and Skilled labours
B. Special machine tools and highly skilled labours
C. Semi automatic machines and unskilled labours
D. General purpose machines and unskilled labours.

The Correct Answer Is:

B. Special machine tools and highly skilled labours

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Concerning a government’s trade policy all of the following generally apply except

Concerning a government's trade policy all of the following generally apply except

Concerning a government’s trade policy all of the following generally apply except

 Options:

a. economic downturn and recession generally result in greater protectionism
b. because domestic consumers outnumber domestic producers, policy makers usually enact Free-trade policies to satisfy the consumer majority
c. when domestic exporting companies are organized, policy tends to favor freer trade
d. policy tends to favor freer trade in countries whose imports are inputs into critical
industries

The Correct Answer Is:

b. because domestic consumers outnumber domestic producers, policy makers usually enact Free-trade policies to satisfy the consumer majority

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If a nation fitting the criteria for the small nation model imposes a 10 percent tariff on imports of autos

If a nation fitting the criteria for the small nation model imposes a 10 percent tariff on imports of autos

If a nation fitting the criteria for the small nation model imposes a 10 percent tariff on imports of autos

 Options:

a. the price of autos within the nation will rise by 10 percent
b. the price of autos within the nation will rise by less than 10 percent
c. the price of autos within the nation will rise by more than 10 percent
d. the price of autos will not rise because of internal competition

The Correct Answer Is:

a. the price of autos within the nation will rise by 10 percent

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Intra-industry trade theory

Intra-industry trade theory

Intra-industry trade theory

 Options:

a. explains why the United States might export autos and import clothing
b. explains why the United States might export and import differentiated versions of the same product, such as different types of autos
c. assumes that transport costs are very low or do not exist
d. ignores seasonal considerations for agricultural goods

The Correct Answer Is:

b. explains why the United States might export and import differentiated versions of the same product, such as different types of autos

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The distinction between an “entrepreneur” and “small business owner” , if made, revolves around:

The distinction between an "entrepreneur" and "small business owner" , if made, revolves around:

The distinction between an “entrepreneur” and “small business owner” , if made, revolves around:

 Options:

A. really nothing; they are truly one and the same
B. the Small Business Administration definitions
C. whether the business is an Internet based one or not
D. the risk taking or re-invention of a business vs. someone who “simply” starts a business or buys an existing one

The Correct Answer Is:

B. the Small Business Administration definitions

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Vendors should be approved by Management before purchase department executes an order. If this is not done then which of the following situations may arise-

Vendors should be approved by Management before purchase department executes an order. If this is not done then which of the following situations may arise-

Vendors should be approved by Management before purchase department executes an order. If this is not done then which of the following situations may arise-

 Options:

a) purchases could be made from vendors whose product quality may not be good
b) Purchases may be made from related parties without management’s knowledge
c) Purchases could be made from vendors who may have offered price to vice-president purchases
d) Any of these

The Correct Answer Is:

d) Any of these

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While vouching wages auditor should examine whether there is proper segregation of duties. Which of the following activities should not be done by same department?

While vouching wages auditor should examine whether there is proper segregation of duties. Which of the following activities should not be done by same department?

While vouching wages auditor should examine whether there is proper segregation of duties. Which of the following activities should not be done by same department?

 Options:

a) Maintaining personnel records and approving changing in wages rates
b) Proposing pay roll summary and disbursement of wages
c) Making salary statements and filing tax returns
d) Comparing time clock records with time reports prepared by supervisors and preparing

The Correct Answer Is:

b) Proposing pay roll summary and disbursement of wages

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Which of the following would prevent double payment of the same voucher?

Which of the following would prevent double payment of the same voucher?

Which of the following would prevent double payment of the same voucher?

 Options:

a) The person signing the cheque should cancel the supporting documents
b) Cheques should be signed by at best two persons
c) The data of payment of vouchers of similar nature should be the same or close to each other
d) All of the above

The Correct Answer Is:

a) The person signing the cheque should cancel the supporting documents

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Which of the following statement is not true regarding appointment of statutory auditor by the Central Government?

Which of the following statement is not true regarding appointment of statutory auditor by the Central Government?

Which of the following statement is not true regarding appointment of statutory auditor by the Central Government?

 Options:

a) Such powers have been conferred upon it by section 224(3)
b) If a company fails to appoint an auditor at a general meeting
c) If an auditor refuses to accept appointment, the powers of the Central Government can be exercised.
d) None of the above

The Correct Answer Is:

b) If a company fails to appoint an auditor at a general meeting

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