Umar Draz, Author at DocMCQs

A functional organization divides work based on:

A. Geographical regions

B. Specialized functions or departments

C. Seniority of employees

D. Gender of workers

Correct answer is: B. Specialized functions or departments

Which organization type combines functional and project-based structures?

A. Line organization

B. Staff organization

C. Matrix organization

D. Committee organization

Correct answer is: C. Matrix organization

The scalar chain principle in organization theory refers to:

A. Unbroken chain of authority from top to bottom

B. Equal pay for all employees

C. Flexible working hours

D. Informal communication networks

Correct answer is: A. Unbroken chain of authority from top to bottom

Unity of command means an employee should report to:

A. Multiple supervisors

B. Only one superior

C. The HR department

D. External consultants

Correct answer is: B. Only one superior

The “360-degree feedback” method collects performance input from:

A. Only the manager

B. Peers, subordinates, self, and manager

C. Only customers

D. External auditors

Correct answer is: B. Peers, subordinates, self, and manager

Which appraisal error occurs when a rater gives high ratings to everyone?

A. Central tendency error

B. Leniency error

C. Halo error

D. Recency error

Correct answer is: B. Leniency error

Management by Objectives (MBO) involves:

A. Setting mutually agreed goals between manager and employee

B. Observing employees secretly

C. Comparing employees against each other

D. Focusing only on past mistakes

Correct answer is: A. Setting mutually agreed goals between manager and employee

A forced distribution system ranks employees into predefined categories. This is also known as:

A. Critical incident method

B. Stack ranking or "vitality curve"

C. Essay method

D. Checklist method

Correct answer is: B. Stack ranking or "vitality curve"

The term “compa-ratio” compares:

A. An employee's salary to the market average

B. Two employees' salaries

C. Salary to company profit

D. Bonus to base pay

Correct answer is: A. An employee's salary to the market average

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) typically provide:

A. Legal defense for the company

B. Confidential counseling for personal or work-related problems

C. Free loans to employees

D. Stock purchase plans

Correct answer is: B. Confidential counseling for personal or work-related problems

Author name: Umar Draz