Which of the following statement is true?

If by using less resources (i.e., the inputs) more benefits are derived (i.e., the outputs) then efficiency is said to be increased.

The correct answer is option 1- If by using less resources (i.e., the inputs) more benefits are derived (i.e., the outputs) then efficiency is said to be increased.

Efficiency means doing the task correctly and with minimum cost. There is a kind of cost-benefit analysis involved and the relationship between inputs and outputs. If by using less resources (i.e., the inputs) more benefits are derived (i.e., the outputs) then efficiency has increased. Efficiency is also increased when for the same benefit or outputs, fewer resources are used and less costs are incurred.

Effectiveness in management is concerned with doing the right task, completing activities and achieving goals. In other words, it is concerned with the end result.

Thus only option 1 is correct.