Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Directing

Question:

Match List I with List II.

List I

Non-financial incentive

List II

Meaning

A. Organisational Climate I. Ranking of position in the organisation
B. Status II. Individual autonomy, reward orientation
are the characteristics of an organisation
C. Employee Empowerment III. Giving more power and autonomy to subordinate
D. Job Enrichment IV. Greater variety of work content, require
higher level of knowledge and skill

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Correct Answer:

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3)- A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV.

List I

Non-financial incentive

List II

Meaning

A. Organisational Climate II. Individual autonomy, reward orientation
are the characteristics of an organisation
B. Status I. Ranking of position in the organisation
C. Employee Empowerment III. Giving more power and autonomy to subordinate
D. Job Enrichment IV. Greater variety of work content, require
higher level of knowledge and skill

 

  • Organisational Climate: Organisational climate indicates the characteristics which describe an organisation and distinguish one organisation from the other. These characteristics influence the behaviour of individuals in the organisation. Some of these characteristics are–individual autonomy, reward orientation, consideration to employees, risk-tasking, etc., If managers take positive measures regarding these aspects, it helps to develop better organisational climate.
  • Status: In the organisational context, status means ranking of positions in the organisation. The authority, responsibility, rewards, recognition, perquisites and prestige of job indicate the status given to a person holding a managerial position. Psychological, social and esteem needs of an individual are satisfied by status given to their job.
  • Employee Empowerment: Empowerment means giving more autonomy and powers to subordinates. Empowerment makes people feel that their jobs are important. This feeling contributes positively to the use of skills and talents in the job performance.
  • Job Enrichment: Job enrichment is concerned with designing jobs that include greater variety of work content, require higher level of knowledge and skill; give workers more autonomy and responsibility; and provide the opportunity for personal growth and a meaningful work experience. If jobs are enriched and made interesting, the job itself becomes a source of motivation to the individual.