....................in management is concerned with doing the right task, completing activities and achieving goals.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Effectiveness
Option (1) Effectiveness — Correct. The question uses the definition of effectiveness word for word. Effectiveness means finishing the given task: doing the right task, completing activities and reaching goals. It is about the end result.
Option (2) Efficiency — Incorrect. Efficiency means doing the task correctly at the lowest cost. It is about using resources well, not about reaching the goal. The two words are easy to mix up. Remember: effective = right result, efficient = lowest cost.
Option (3) Sustainability — Incorrect. This is not one of the terms used to define management.
Option (4) Quality — Incorrect. Quality is a feature of a product. It is not a measure of management.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Concept … Being effective or doing work effectively basically means finishing the given task. 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.” “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. …” |
Note: The same/similar question has been asked in different years by NTA as per the details given below:
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 24-05 S1 | 13-05 S1 | – | – | – |