Passage : The Software Giant -Wipro Technology
On the basis of the following passage, answer the Q. No. 1 to Q. No. 5.
It's not quite there yet, but the goal is certainly within reach. One of India's largest IT solutions providers, Wipro Technologies, is taking on the likes of IBM and Accenture in its effort to be included among the largest and most successful technology services companies in the world. Restructuring Wipro was considered the most important step in becoming a global giant, driven by the goal towards improved customer orientation. During the past few months, Wipro separated itself into several subsidiaries by product line: telecommunications, engineering, financial services, etc. Each subsidiary brings in about $300 million in annual earnings and is self-sufficient with their own accounting books, personnel and administrative functions. This policy of company reduces the workload as well as enhances productivity because of the specific workers performing a specific job on a regular basis. Such a practice at Wipro further resulted in avoidance of duplication of work helps in preventing confusion and minimising the wastage of efforts.Wipro shifted from a centralised to decentralised management system. All responsibilities for growth lay with the management of each entity. "We tried to de-layer the organisation and empower our business leaders with a much higher degree of growth responsibility," said Premji. This practice gives the employee requisite time to explore areas for growth and the opportunity to innovate thereby strengthening the company's competitive position. The authority dispersal develops in the subordinate the ability to deal effectively with challenges and helps them to realise their full potential.
"Such a practice at Wipro further resulted in avoidance of duplication of work and helps in preventing confusion and minimising wastage of efforts".
Identify the significance of the function of management highlighted in the aforesaid statement.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Optimum utilization of resources
Option (1) Development of Personnel — Incorrect. This point is about managers getting time to think of new ideas, and subordinates learning to face challenges. The statement does not talk about this.
Option (2) Clarity in reporting relationships — Incorrect. This is clarity in working relationships. It makes clear who reports to whom. The statement is about avoiding waste, not about reporting.
Option (3) Optimum utilization of resources — Correct. The statement says the practice led to “avoidance of duplication of work”, prevented confusion and cut the wastage of efforts. When jobs are given out properly, work does not overlap, and money, material and people are put to their best use.
Option (4) Better administration and greater creativity — Incorrect. The point is effective administration: clear jobs make the running of the firm easy. Creativity belongs to development of personnel. So this option mixes two different points. The statement’s words, avoiding duplicate work and wasted effort, belong to optimum use of resources.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Clarity in working relation-ships: The establishment of working relationships clarifies lines of communication and specifies who is to report to whom. …” “Optimum utilisation of resources: Organising leads to the proper usage of all material, financial and human resources. The proper assignment of jobs avoids overlapping of work and also makes possible the best use of resources. Avoidance of duplication of work helps in preventing confusion and minimising the wastage of resources and efforts.” “Effective administration: Organising provides a clear description of jobs and related duties. This helps to avoid confusion and duplication. Clarity in working relationships enables proper execution of work. Management of an enterprise thereby becomes easy and this brings effectiveness in administration.” “Development of personnel: Organising stimulates creativity amongst the managers. …” |