Question 1

Co-ordination is considered to be the essence of management because

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All of the above

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It is a common thread that runs through all the activities within the organization

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It is implicit and inherent in all functions of the organization

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It is a force that binds all the functions of management

Question 2

Identify the feature of co-ordination being highlighted in the given statement: “Coordination is not a ONE time function; it begins at the planning stage and continue till controlling.”

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Coordination is a continuous process.

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Coordination ensures unity of action.

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Coordination is an all-pervasive function.

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Coordination is a deliberate function.

Question 3

The main aim behind integrating different organizational activities is

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to achieve organizational goals

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to make financial plans.

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to meet the resource requirements.

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to fulfill organizational goals.

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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Coordination reduces the production capacity.

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Coordination help in harmonizing the work resources and physical facilities.

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Coordination brings efficiency.

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Without proper coordination it is difficult to achieve organizational

goals.

Question 5

Why is it important to opt coordination as management function?

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all of the above.

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It helps in survival of organization.

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it helps in coping up with different perceptions of different people.

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it helps in accomplishment of objective.

Question 6

What is the primary goal of coordination in business organizations?

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Achieving organizational objectives.

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Maximizing individual performance.

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Minimizing costs

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Enhancing shareholder wealth.

Question 7

Managers do not coordinate the physical, financial and human resources.

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false

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true

Question 8

Coordination is a continuous process just like management process.

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true

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false

Question 9

Standardization of work processes is an informal method of coordination.

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false

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true

Question 10

In the absence of coordination, there is a higher likelihood of conflicts and duplication of efforts.

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true

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false

Question 11

Coordination is solely about controlling and directing the activities of employees.

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false

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true

Question 12

Effective coordination can lead to:

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Improved organizational performance

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Increased inefficiency

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Reduced employee morale

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Higher levels of conflict

Question 13

Which of the following is a barrier to effective coordination?

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Conflict between departments

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Cooperation among team members

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Open communication

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Clear objectives

Question 14

CHOOSE THE ODD ONE OUT FORM THE FOLLOWING:

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Coordination requires controlling function.

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Coordination is required at all level of management.

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Coordination is a continuous and dynamic function.

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Coordination means integration of all managerial functions.

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