Management MCQs

Which of these is not a valid reason in support of focused strategies?

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A. Greater control
B. Reduction of weak business to develop a strong core
C. Competence consolidation
D. Cost reduction
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Greater control is not a valid reason in support of focused strategies. A focus strategy is usually employed where the comopany knows its segment and has products to competitively satisfy its needs. Focus strategy is one of three generic marketing strategies.

Difference in values and perceptions which may effect the interpretation of the message by the receiver is called ________ barrier, A tendency to judge, evahiate, approve or disapprove the views is called _________ barrier,

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A. Channel, environment
B. Semantic, cultural
C. Cultural, channel
D. Environmental, channel
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Difference in values and perceptions which may effect the interpretation of the message by the receiver is called Cultural barrier,
A tendency to judge, evahiate, approve or disapprove the views is called channel barrier.

In managerial grid, the style which focuses wholly on production is

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A. task management
B. impoverished style
C. country club
D. team management style
✅ The correct answer is option A.
In managerial grid, the style which focuses wholly on production is task management. Task management is the process of managing a task through its life cycle. It involves planning, testing, tracking, and reporting. Task management can help either individual achieve goals, or groups of individuals collaborate and share knowledge for the accomplishment of collective goals.

________ language use for artificial intelligence and symbolic applications

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A. LISP
B. C
C. PROLOG
D. PASCAL
✅ The correct answer is option A.
LISP language use for artificial intelligence and symbolic applications. LISP, an acronym for list processing, is a programming language that was designed for easy manipulation of data strings. Developed in 1959 by John McCarthy, it is a commonly used language for artificial intelligence (AI) programming. It is one of the oldest programming languages still in relatively wide use.

As compared to non-convertible bonds, yield on convertible bond is

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A. relatively lower
B. relatively higher
C. relatively zero
D. relatively discounted
✅ The correct answer is option A.
As compared to non-convertible bonds, yield on convertible bond is relatively lower. At face value, the interest rate on a convertible bond is actually lower than that found on nonconvertible bonds.

Industry boundaries are blurring at an incredible rate as companies are recognizing that new opportunities lie at the intersection of two or more industries this is called ________.

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A. globalization
B. customization
C. Industry convergence
D. heightened competition
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Industry boundaries are blurring at an incredible rate as companies are recognizing that new opportunities lie at the intersection of two or more industries this is called industry convergence. Industry convergence represents the most fundamental growth opportunity for organizations and will redefine industry boundaries by shifting the focus from individual products to cross-industry value experiences, based on digital business principles.

The main characteristics of Knowledge Process Outsourcing are___________.

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A. Process are not easily codified
B. The agent has to interpret the information
C. The agent is expected to exercise judgement
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The main characteristics of Knowledge Process Outsourcing are Process are not easily codified, The agent has to interpret the information and The agent is expected to exercise judgement.

What kind of organizational structure combines a vertical chain of command with horizontal reporting requirements?

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A. line authority
B. matrix
C. functional
D. quality circle
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Matrix kind of organizational structure combines a vertical chain of command with horizontal reporting requirements. Matrix organization represents a middle course. Project and functional organizations exist side by side in a matrix structure. Matrix organizations are combination of vertical as well as horizontal relationships and are extremely useful in meeting the challenges of new and complex problems.

Saving banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and commercial banks are all examples of

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A. non-financial institutions
B. derivative institutions
C. financial institutions
D. payable institutions
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Saving banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and commercial banks are all examples of financial institutions. A financial institution (FI) is a company engaged in the business of dealing with financial and monetary transactions such as deposits, loans, investments, and currency exchange.