Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Nature and significance of Management

Question:

Match the following:

1. Planning A. Human resource function
2. Staffing B. Motivation + Leadership
3. Directing C. Setting goals in advance
4. Organizing D. Assigning duties + allocation of resources
Options:

1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A

1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D

Correct Answer:

1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

Explanation:

* Planning is the function of determining in advance what is to be done and who is to do it. This implies setting goals in advance and developing a way of achieving them efficiently and effectively.

* Staffing simply stated, is finding the right people for the right job. A very important aspect of management is to make sure that the right people with the right qualifications are available at the right places and times to accomplish the goals of the organization. This is also known as the human resource function.

* Directing involves leading, influencing and motivating employees to perform the tasks assigned to them.

* Organizing is the management function of assigning duties, grouping tasks, establishing authority and allocating resources required to carry out a specific plan.