The mechanistic theory of organisation is also referred to as the

Why is the classical theory of organisation known as mechanistic theory?

A

Because it has formal declared pattern of relationship established by law

B

Because it does not explain the dynamics of organisational behaviours

C

Because it underestimated human factor and oversimplified human motivation

D

Because it treats organisation as a closed system unconcerned with and uninfluenced by its external environment

Which of the following statements are true/false?
1. Trusteeship theory is also known as paternalistic theory.
2. The Philanthropic theory is based on the fact that man is a religious being.
3. The Functional theory is also known as efficiency theory.
4. Efficiency theory assumes that big business houses have the social responsibility and moral obligations of providing good working conditions.

A

1, 4 are true and 2, 3 are false

B

1, 3 are true and 2, 4 are false

C

2, 4 are true and 1, 3 are false

D

3, 4 are true and 2, 1 are false

The mechanistic theory of organisation is also known as

A

Bureaucratic theory

B

Scientific management

C

Behaviourist theory

D

Classical theory

Which one of the following is not a part or the underlying ideas of traditional or mechanistic theory of organisation?

A

It takes an administrative view of human relationship

B

It considers economic incentives to be the sole motivating factor

C

It ignores the dynamics of organisational behaviour

D

It gives more importance to informal relationship

The conceptual framework of labour welfare is contained in various theories of labour welfare. In the names of the theories given below, pick the wrong ones
1. The Trusteeship Theory
2. The Placating Theory
3. The Need Theory
4. The Friendship Theory
5. The Public Relations Theory
6. The Functional Theory

A

1 and 2

B

3 and 4

C

5 and 6

D

2 and 5

An organisation structure defines how job, tasks are formally divided, grouped and coordinated. Managers need to address six key elements when they design their organisation's structure. Match List I with List II given below.
List I Refers to the six key elements encountered by managers in designing their organisation structure. List II Provides possible answer to address the key elements encountered in organisation designing.

A

List-I	List-II
a. To what degree are activities sub-divided into separate jobs?	1. Span of Control
b. On what basis will jobs be grouped together?	2. Centralisation and Decentralisation
c. To whom do individuals and groups report?	3. Departmentalisation
d. How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct?	4. Work specialisation
e. Where does decision-making authority lie?	5. Chain of Command
f. To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers?	6. Formalisation

a-3, b-4, c-5, d-2, e-1, f-6

B

a-4, b-3, c-5, d-1, e-2, f-6

C

a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4, e-6, f-5

D

a-2, b-3, c-4, d-6, e-5, f-1

Which of the following statements are correct?
Coordination in the organisation means
1. removal of redundancy in the tasks and roles in the organisation.
2. removal of any conflict within the organisation.
3. securing the harmony in operations and different units in the organisation.
4. complete control of the activities of the employees.
Select the correct answer:

A

Both 1 and 4

B

1, 2 and 3

C

2, 3 and 4

D

All of the above

Which of the following statements are correct? Coordination in the organisation means
1. removal of redundancy in the tasks and roles in the organisation.
2. removal of any conflict within the organisation.
3. securing the harmony in operations and different units in the organisation.
4. complete control of the activities of the employees.
Select the correct answer:

A

Both 1 and 4

B

1, 2 and 3

C

2, 3 and 4

D

All of the above

Which of the following are theories of punishment?
1. Pure theory
2. Deterrent theory
3. Declaratory' theory
4. Expiatory theory
5. Retributive theory
Select the correct answer:

A

2 and 5

B

1, 2 and 3

C

2 and 4

D

2, 4 and 5

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R) Select the correct answer:
Assertion (A) Herbert Simon has ridiculed the Classical Theory of Organisation as a machine model theory.
Reason (R) Classicists are too much preoccupied with the formal structural part of organisation and that too at the cost of human factors.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true, but R is false

D

A is false, but R is true

The mechanistic theory of organisation is also referred to as the

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