CUET UG Categorised PYQ Business Studies Unit 5

(Detailed) → Functional structure is an organisational structure in which activities are grouped on the basis of major functions performed in an organisation. → In a manufacturing concern, important functions may include production, purchase, marketing, accounts, finance and personnel. → Each function may be further divided into sections for better specialisation and coordination. → In the given question, the division of work is clearly based on functions rather than products or regions. → Hence, Functional structure is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Organisational structure is the framework within which managerial and operational tasks are performed. → It shows how jobs are divided, grouped and coordinated in an organisation. → It also defines authority-responsibility relationships and reporting lines. → The keyword "framework" directly indicates organisational structure in NCERT. → Hence, Organisational structure is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Organising is the process of creating a proper structure in an organisation. → Statement (C) comes first because the total work must first be identified and divided into manageable activities. → Statement (D) comes next because similar activities are grouped into departments through departmentalisation. → Statement (A) follows because duties are assigned to individuals according to their ability and position. → Statement (B) comes last because reporting relationships are established after duties are assigned. → Therefore, the correct sequence is (C), (D), (A), (B). → Hence, (C), (D), (A), (B) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Divisional Organisation Structure is suitable for organisations dealing in multiple products or different product lines. → In this structure, each division is responsible for its own product line and related functions. → RS Infotech Ltd. is already operating in the technology sector for many years. → Now, it plans to enter the cosmetics market and set up a separate cosmetics division. → Since the company will have different product divisions, divisional structure is required. → Hence, Divisional Organisation Structure is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Organising is the process of creating a structure for the organisation. → Its steps include identification and division of work, departmentalisation, assignment of duties and establishing reporting relationships. → Statement (C) Estimating the manpower requirement is not part of organising because it belongs to staffing. → Statement (D) Placement and Orientation is also not part of organising because it belongs to staffing. → Statement (A), Statement (B) and Statement (E) are part of the organising process. → Therefore, the steps which are not part of organising are (C) and (D) only. → Hence, (C) and (D) Only is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Delegation means entrusting responsibility and authority to subordinates. → Statement (A) Authority is correct because the subordinate must be given the right to take decisions and use resources. → Statement (E) Responsiblity is correct because the subordinate is assigned the duty to perform the task. → Statement (D) Accountability is correct because the subordinate becomes answerable for the final outcome. → Statement (B) Centralisation and Statement (C) Decentralisation are not elements of delegation. → Therefore, the correct combination is (A), (D) and (E) Only. → Hence, (A), (D) and (E) Only is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Authority means the right of a manager to give orders and expect obedience. → It arises because of the formal position held by a manager in the organisation. → A person gets authority when he occupies a particular post in the organisational hierarchy. → Authority allows the manager to take decisions, give directions and use organisational resources. → Since the question asks which concept arises from formal position, Authority is the correct answer. → Hence, Authority is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Formal organisation refers to the official structure created by management. → It clearly defines jobs, authority, responsibility and reporting relationships. → It is task-oriented and focuses on the achievement of organisational objectives. → Personal or interpersonal relationships are not the main focus of formal organisation. → In formal organisation, work relationships are more important than personal relationships. → Hence, Formal organisations emphasizes on work rather than interpersonal relationships is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Accountability means being answerable for the final outcome of assigned work. → In delegation, a subordinate is given responsibility to perform a task. → When responsibility is assigned, the subordinate becomes accountable for completing the task properly. → Responsibility creates the obligation to do the work, and accountability arises from this responsibility. → Therefore, accountability arises from responsibility. → Hence, Responsibility is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → (A) Similar nature activities are grouped together matches with (III) Departmentalisation because departmentalisation means grouping similar activities into departments. → (B) Define the work of different job positions matches with (II) Identification and division of work because total work is identified and divided into specific tasks. → (C) Burden of work can be shared matches with (IV) Assignment of duties because duties are assigned to individuals to distribute work properly. → (D) Hierarchical structure for coordination amongst departments matches with (I) Establishing reporting relationships because hierarchy shows who reports to whom. → Therefore, the correct matching is (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I). → Hence, (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (A) Identification of work is the first step because the manager must first identify all activities required to achieve organisational objectives. → Statement (D) Division of work comes next because the total work is divided into smaller and manageable tasks. → Statement (C) Departmentalisation follows because similar and related activities are grouped together into departments. → Statement (E) Assignment of duties is done after departments are formed, so that specific duties can be given to suitable individuals. → Statement (B) Establishing reporting relationships is the last step because authority-responsibility relationships are created after duties are assigned. → Therefore, the correct sequence is (A), (D), (C), (E), (B). → Hence, (A), (D), (C), (E), (B) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Organising is the function of management that creates a proper structure in the organisation. → It involves identification and division of work, departmentalisation, assignment of duties and establishment of reporting relationships. → By clearly defining who will do what and who will report to whom, organising removes ambiguity. → It ensures clarity in authority, responsibility and working relationships. → Therefore, the function of management referred to in the question is Organising. → Hence, Organising is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Informal organisation refers to the network of social relationships that arise spontaneously among employees. → It is not deliberately created by management. → It develops due to friendship, personal interaction, common interests and social needs. → The question directly uses the phrase "network of social relationships," which is a key feature of informal organisation. → Therefore, the organisation referred to is Informal organisation. → Hence, Informal is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (A) Identification and division of work is the first step because all activities required for achieving organisational objectives must be identified and divided. → Statement (D) Departmentalisation comes next because similar and related activities are grouped into departments. → Statement (B) Assignment of duties follows because work must be assigned to suitable employees after departments are formed. → Statement (C) Establishing reporting relationships is the final step because it defines who will report to whom. → Therefore, the correct sequence is (A), (D), (B), (C). → Hence, (A), (D), (B), (C) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Informal organisation arises out of social interaction among employees. → It does not follow the official chain of command or prescribed lines of communication. → Because communication is flexible and free-flowing, information spreads faster. → Quick feedback is also possible because employees communicate directly and informally. → This is an important benefit of informal organisation. → Hence, Prescribed lines of communication are not followed. This leads to faster spread of information as well as quick feedback is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Informal organisation is formed naturally among employees through social interaction. → It is not deliberately created by management. → Employees develop personal relationships, friendships and informal communication channels while working together. → The phrase "network of social relationships" directly indicates informal organisation. → Therefore, the concept referred to in the question is Informal organisation. → Hence, Informal organisation is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Divisional organisation structure is used when activities are grouped on the basis of products, services, regions or divisions. → In this structure, each product division may have its own functional departments such as production, marketing and finance. → The question specifically mentions grouping of activities on the basis of products. → Product-wise grouping directly indicates divisional organisation. → Hence, Divisional Organisation is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (A) is correct because functional structure groups similar activities together, leading to occupational specialisation. → Statement (C) is correct because people performing similar functions work under one department, which improves coordination and control within that department. → Statement (D) is correct because specialisation and clarity of work increase operational efficiency. → Statement (B) is incorrect because placing less emphasis on overall organisational objectives is a limitation of functional structure, not an advantage. → Therefore, the correct combination is (A), (C) and (D) only. → Hence, (A), (C) and (D) only is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → (A) Right to command matches with (III) Authority because authority gives a manager the right to give orders and expect obedience. → (B) Obligation to perform task matches with (IV) Responsibility because responsibility means the duty to perform assigned work. → (C) Accountability matches with (I) Answerability because accountability means being answerable for the final outcome. → (D) Basis of management hierarchy matches with (II) Delegation because delegation creates superior-subordinate relationships and distributes authority. → Therefore, the correct matching is (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II). → Hence, (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (C) Identification and division of work is the first step because the total work of the organisation must first be divided into manageable activities. → Statement (B) Departmentalisation is the second step because similar activities are grouped together into departments. → Statement (D) Assignment of duties is the third step because duties are assigned to suitable employees after departments are formed. → Statement (A) Establishing authority and reporting relationships is the final step because it clarifies who reports to whom. → Therefore, the correct sequence is (C), (B), (D), (A). → Hence, (C), (B), (D), (A) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (A) is correct because formal organisation specifies relationships among job positions and clarifies who has to report to whom. → Statement (B) is correct because formal organisation helps in achieving planned objectives by laying down rules and procedures. → Statement (D) is correct because formal organisation is deliberately designed by top management for smooth functioning. → Statement (C) is incorrect because independent channels of communication without fixed direction are developed in informal organisation, not formal organisation. → Therefore, the correct combination is (A), (B) and (D) only. → Hence, (A), (B) and (D) only is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Organizing is the function of management that involves arranging resources, assigning duties and establishing authority relationships. → It creates a suitable organisational structure so that work can be performed efficiently. → In the given case, the company hired consultants to restructure departments. → Restructuring departments means redesigning the organisation structure for better efficiency. → Therefore, the management function involved is Organizing. → Hence, Organizing is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Delegation means assigning responsibility and granting authority to subordinates to perform tasks. → It allows managers to get work done through others instead of doing everything themselves. → Management aims at achieving organisational goals through the efforts of people. → Since delegation directly involves assigning work and authority to others, it best reflects the idea of achieving results through others. → Hence, Delegation is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Informal organisation develops spontaneously among employees in the workplace. → It is based on personal relationships, friendship, common interests and social interaction. → It is not deliberately created by management. → It does not follow fixed hierarchy, official roles or formal communication channels. → Since the question asks for a feature of informal organisation, "Based on personal relationships" is the correct feature. → Hence, Based on personal relationships is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Accountability means being answerable for the final outcome of an assigned task. → In delegation, authority is granted and responsibility is assigned to the subordinate. → Once responsibility is assigned, the subordinate becomes accountable for the performance and result of the task. → The keyword "answerable for the outcome" directly indicates accountability. → Hence, Accountability is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (A) Division of work comes first because total work must be divided into smaller activities. → Statement (B) Departmentalisation comes next because similar activities are grouped into departments. → Statement (C) Assignment of duties follows because work is assigned to suitable individuals after departments are formed. → Statement (D) Authority relationships are established at the end to define who reports to whom. → Therefore, the correct sequence is (A), (B), (C), (D). → Hence, (A), (B), (C), (D) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (B) comes first because the manager must divide the work into specific roles. → Statement (D) comes next because similar activities are grouped into functional units. → Statement (C) follows because duties are allocated to people based on their competency. → Statement (A) comes last because reporting and command relationships are clarified after roles and duties are fixed. → Therefore, the correct sequence is (B), (D), (C), (A). → Hence, (B), (D), (C), (A) is the correct answer.

(Detailed) → Statement (B) Identification of work is the first step because the organisation must know what activities are required. → Statement (D) Division of work comes next because total work is divided into smaller and manageable tasks. → Statement (C) Departmentalisation follows because similar activities are grouped into departments. → Statement (E) Assignment of duties comes after departmentalisation because duties are assigned to suitable individuals. → Statement (A) Establishing authority and reporting relationship is the last step because it clarifies superior-subordinate relationships. → Therefore, the correct sequence is (B), (D), (C), (E), (A). → Hence, (B), (D), (C), (E), (A) is the correct answer.