Q 1. What is the primary purpose of acquiring resources in an organization?
Q 2. Why is cost considered a crucial factor in resource management for organizations?
Q 3. Do principles of management apply only to organizations, or can they be relevant to individual pursuits as well?
Q 4. Which of the following is NOT considered a resource in the context of resource management?
Q 5. Why are the principles of management particularly developed within the context of organizations?
Q 6. When did the formal study of management as a subject begin?
Q 7. Who is credited with the ancient work known as the "Arthashastra," which includes rules related to various aspects of governance and management?
Q 8. Which ancient Egyptian structures involved massive management efforts and thousands of workers over a long period of time?
Q 9. How was the stone, weighing 80 tons, transported to the top of the Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu?
Q 10. What significant principles and policies are outlined in the Arthashastra and the Chanakya Niti?
Q 11. What is the role of the "master designer" mentioned in the text in the construction of massive structures?
Q 12. What is the commonality between the military and the Catholic Church in the context of management?
Q 13. What does the expression "Line of Command" commonly used in management refer to?
Q 14. What is a significant example of an organization that holds together a vast, worldwide structure under central authority, as mentioned in the text?
Q 15. How do management principles benefit organizations like the military and the Catholic Church?
Q 16. What is the primary objective of the insurance company when shifting its Accounts department to a new location?
Q 17. Why is the duration of the shifting process important in this context?
Q 18. What factors contribute to the satisfactory completion of the shifting process, as mentioned in the text?
Q 19. What potential challenges may arise if the shifting process is not managed well?
Q 20. In the context of the insurance company's situation, what is the key role of management principles?
Q 21. What is one of the key aspects necessary to manage a simple job effectively, as mentioned in the text?
Q 22. What is the role of "Objective" in effective management, as mentioned in the text?
Q 23. What is the purpose of the "Planning" phase in effective management?
Q 24. What does the "Organizing" phase involve in effective management?
Q 25. How can effective management principles benefit the completion of a simple job?