Administrative Theory MCQs : This section focuses on the "Administrative Theory". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Administrative Theory skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
Karl Marx believes that the state is an instrument of
A. development
B. cooperation and participation
C. exploitation
Question 2
Karl Marx was born in
A. 1818
B. 1843
C. 1852
Question 3
Karl Marx died in
A. 1812
B. 1883
C. 1854
Question 4
Who wrote ‘Das Capital’?
A. Lenin
B. Karl Marx
C. Douglas McGregor
Question 5
To Marx, the wealthy or capitalists were labeled as
A. Bourgeoisie
B. Proletariat
C. Middle class
Question 6
The book ‘The Poverty of Philosophy’ was published in
A. 1847
B. 1853
C. 1868
Question 7
According to Marx, the working class were the
A. Capitalists
B. Proletariat
C. Middle class
Question 8
Marx considered the history of all society up to his time is the history of
A. Racism
B. Political problems
C. Class struggle
Question 9
Marx’s ideology was largely influenced by
A. Hegelian philosophy
B. Aristotle’s philosophy
C. Plato’s philosophy
Question 10
Karl Marx was born in
A. France
B. Germany
C. Italy
Question 11
The Communist Manifesto was written in
A. 1854
B. 1848
C. 1872
Question 12
According to Karl Marx, the present state will
A. wither away
B. continue for a long period
C. uplift the workers
Question 13
Who amongst the following believed in class struggle?
A. J. S. Mill
B. Karl Marx
C. Plato
Question 14
Marx’s views has been criticized because
A. the idea of the state will wither away has not come true
B. his idea that workers will unite proved a failure
C. his views on capitalism
Question 15
Marx considered the forces of production as the
A. Super-structure of society
B. Sub-structure of society
C. Infrastructure of society
Question 16
Customs, morals, religion and politics belonged to the
A. Super-structure of society
B. Sub-structure of society
C. Infrastructure of society
Question 17
The most important work on Public Administration in ancient India was
A. the Mahabharata
B. the Ramayana
C. the Arthashastra
Question 18
Kautilya is the author of the
A. Slave economy
B. Volunteer economy
C. Arthashastra
Question 19
The word ‘artha’ in Arthashastra means
A. politics
B. economics
C. diplomacy
Question 20
The word ‘shastra’ in Arthashastra means
A. economics
B. politics
C. diplomacy
Question 21
To carry out the orders of administration, Kautilya laid emphasis on
A. People’s cooperation
B. People’s coordination
C. People’s contribution
Question 22
How many methods of motivation are mentioned in Arthashastra?
A. three
B. two
C. four
Question 23
Sama means
A. Persuasion
B. Punishment
C. Incentive
Question 24
Dama implies
A. Force
B. Incentive
C. Progress
Question 25
Danda means
A. Punishment
B. Agreement
C. Development
Question 26
Bheda refers to
A. Chivalry
B. Training
C. Internal competition
Question 27
Sama, dama,danda and bheda are
A. Motivation means
B. Personality Traits
C. Means of communication
Question 28
During the time of Kautilya, the king secured people’s cooperation through
A. Punishment
B. Financial Assistance
C. Retribution
Question 29
Arthashastra was written in
A. 320 BC
B. 326 BC
C. 340 BC
Question 30
Kautilya is also known as
A. Aditya
B. Himanshu
C. Chanakya
Question 31
Arthashastra mainly focuses on
A. finance
B. polity
C. customs
Question 32
Dharmashastras are
A. Sacred laws
B. Sacred beliefs
C. Sacred customs
Question 33
According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, the Defence Department was headed by the
A. Chief of Elephants
B. Senapati
C. Superintendent of Infantry
Question 34
According to Kautilya, Amatya was
A. the Finance Minister of the State
B. the Prime Minister of the State
C. the Defence Minister of the State
Question 35
Kautilya was the Prime Minister and Adviser to the king during the time of
A. Bindusara
B. Ashoka
C. Chandragupta Maurya
Question 36
Who is known as ‘The Indian Machiavelli’ in the western world?
A. Chanakya
B. Manu
C. Ashoka
Question 37
Arthashastra is divided into
A. 13 books
B. 14 books
C. 15 books
Question 38
Concepts of experiences and observation of situations in administration is known as
A. Administrative Theory
B. Political Theory
C. Public Administration
Question 39
Theories help us to understand the working of
A. People
B. Organization
C. None of the above
Question 40
The Father of Public Administration is
A. Woodrow Wilson
B. Henry Fayol
C. Aristotle
Question 41
The letter ‘O’ in POSDCORB stands for
A. Organic
B. Office
C. Organising
Question 42
The letter ‘P’ in POSDCORB stands for
A. Programme
B. Planning
C. Participation
Question 43
The essay by Woodrow Wilson published in 1887 was titled as
A. Public Administration
B. Political Administration
C. The Study of Administration
Question 44
‘State and Revolution’ was written by
A. Kautilya
B. Lenin
C. Woodrow Wilson
Question 45
Lenin died in
A. 1924
B. 1925
C. 1926
Question 46
Lenin believed in the
A. Bourgeoisie Revolution
B. Proletariat Revolution
C. Bureaucratic Revolution
Question 47
Like Marx, Lenin was a bitter opponent of
A. Communism
B. Socialism
C. Capitalism
Question 48
Before the Revolution, Russia was ruled by
A. The Emperor
B. The Tsar
C. The King
Question 49
The Russian Revolution took place in
A. 1918
B. 1917
C. 1915
Question 50
Lenin led the
A. Bolsheviks
B. Mensheviks
C. Christian Democrats
Question 51
Which of the groups did Lenin consider as important in carrying out the RussianRevolution?
A. Priests and artisans
B. Workers and peasants
C. Entrepreneurs and capitalists
Question 52
The term Scientific Management was first coined by
A. Louis Brandies
B. F.W.Taylor
C. Vincent De Gourney
Question 53
Classical writers give importance on
A. formal organisation
B. informal organisation
C. social-psychological factors
Question 54
The first coherent theory of organisation is known as
A. Scientific Management
B. Bureaucratic Theory
C. Classical Theory
Question 55
The Scientific Management Approach developed
A. during 10th Century
B. during 19th Century
C. during early 20th Century
Question 56
The Classical Theory is referred to as
A. Human Relations Theory
B. Mechanistic Theory
C. Model Theory
Question 57
Who is associated with the Scientific Management doctrine?
A. Henri Fayol
B. Adam Smith
C. Frederick Winslow Taylor
Question 58
Scientism in administration is linked to
A. one-best way
B. two-best ways
C. three-best ways
Question 59
What is the meaning of Charisma?
A. Beauty
B. Money
C. Gift of Grace
Question 60
Scientific Management Theory was advocated by
A. Elton Mayo
B. F. W. Taylor
C. Luther Gulick
Question 61
Max Weber wrote extensively on
A. State
B. Government
C. Bureaucracy
Question 62
The Theory of Organisational Principle was propounded by
A. Karl Marx
B. Kautilya
C. Fayol
Question 63
F.W. Taylor puts emphasis on
A. Decision-Making
B. Performance
C. Division of Labour
Question 64
The first social scientist who made a systematic study of bureaucracy was
A. Max Weber
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
Question 65
The father of Scientific Management is
A. Henry Fayol
B. F.W. Taylor
C. Frederick Herzberg
Question 66
Scientific Management is also known as
A. Taylorism
B. Fayolism
C. Leninism
Question 67
The aim of Scientific Management is the replacement of traditional techniques by
A. new techniques
B. modern techniques
C. scientific techniques
Question 68
Scientific Management focused on the
A. lowest level
B. middle level
C. highest level
Question 69
The tendency on the part of the workers to restrict output is called
A. regression
B. soldiering
C. refraining
Question 70
According to F.W.Taylor, the habit to take it easy is called
A. natural soldiering
B. systematic soldiering
C. unique soldiering
Question 71
The realisation on part of both the parties (workers and managers) that their mutualinterest is not contradictory is
A. clinical method
B. hygiene factor
C. mental revolution
Question 72
Classical Theorists consider every worker as
A. economic man
B. social man
C. communal man
Question 73
According to the Classical Theory, man is motivated by
A. social factors
B. monetary factors
C. environmental factors
Question 74
When a worker is supervised and guided by eight functional foreman, it is called
A. Differential piece rate plan
B. Functional foremanship
C. Unity of Command
Question 75
Determining the best set of motions amongst different set of motion in completing a job iscalled
A. Motion study
B. Time study
C. Mental Revolution
Question 76
The study of time taken for completion of work is called
A. Time study
B. Motion study
C. Momentary study
Question 77
Pay by piece rates on the basis of standards set by motion and time studies is
A. Recurring Plan
B. Systematic Plan
C. Differential Piece-Rate Plan
Question 78
Which of the following is not an aim of Scientific Management?
A. Increased Production
B. Conditions of work
C. Quality Control
Question 79
Scientific Management is based on the principle of
A. Development of hygiene factors of work
B. Development of motivational factors of work
C. Development of true science of work
Question 80
According to Taylor, the workers in an organization should be selected on the basis of
A. outlook
B. aptitude
C. status
Question 81
The father of Classical Theory is
A. F. W. Taylor
B. Henry Fayol
C. Chester Barnard
Question 82
The central tenet of Classical Theory is
A. division of labour
B. responsibility
C. increased production
Question 83
Classical theorists believe that the Principles of organization can be applied
A. individually
B. universally
C. simultaneously
Question 84
The book “General and Industrial Management” was written by
A. Douglas Mc Gregor
B. Lenin
C. Henry Fayol
Question 85
According to Fayol, buying, selling and exchange of goods fall under
A. Technical activities
B. Commercial activities
C. Financial activities
Question 86
The number of principles of administration specified by Henry Fayol was
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
Question 87
The object of division of work (specialization) is to produce
A. more and better work
B. better cooperation
C. better conditions of work
Question 88
Which is not an element of administration as mentioned by Fayol?
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Conducting
Question 89
The right to give orders and the power to exact obedience is
A. responsibility
B. control
C. authority
Question 90
When an employee should receive orders from one superior only, it is called
A. Unity of command
B. Supervision
C. Span of control
Question 91
Fayol refers to “one head and one plan for a group of activities having the sameobjective” as
A. Unity of direction
B. Unity of command
C. Scalar chain
Question 92
The prices for services rendered is known as
A. Fees
B. Charges
C. Remuneration
Question 93
The chain of superiors ranging from the ultimate authority to the lowest ranks is
A. Gang Plank
B. Scalar Chain
C. Clinical Method
Question 94
Henry Fayol advocates ‘A place for everyone and everyone in his place’ as
A. Material Order
B. Human Order
C. Economic Order
Question 95
The power of thinking out a plan and executing it to ensure its success is
A. Initiative
B. Progress
C. Idea
Question 96
Esprit de Corps means
A. Harmony
B. Grace
C. Faith
Question 97
‘The Theory of Economic and Social Organisations’ is written by
A. Woodrow Wilson
B. Max Weber
C. Peter Drucker
Question 98
Max Weber was born in
A. 1865
B. 1869
C. 1864
Question 99
The word “bureaucracy” was coined by
A. Vincent de Gourney
B. John Miller
C. Aristotle
Question 100
The word ‘bureaucracy’ was coined in
A. 1754
B. 1745
C. 1756
Question 101
The word ‘bureau’ means
A. chair
B. shelf
C. table
Question 102
The word ‘cracy’ is derived from
A. French
B. Latin
C. Greek
Question 103
Max Weber classified authority into
A. Three types
B. Four types
C. Two types
Question 104
Authority which is obeyed because of customs, traditions, conventions and beliefs is
A. Legal Rational Authority
B. Traditional Authority
C. Charismatic Authority
Question 105
Obedience owed to the legally established impersonal order is
A. Charismatic Authority
B. Legal Rational Authority
C. Traditional Authority
Question 106
The legitimacy of Charismatic authority is
A. Outstanding character
B. Indifference
C. Morals and Values
Question 107
Which of the following does Max Weber consider as the most efficient form ofauthority?
A. Legal Rational Authority
B. Traditional Authority
C. Charismatic Authority
Question 108
According to Max Weber, bureaucracy frequently has a
A. administrative head
B. bureaucratic head
C. non-bureaucratic head
Question 109
In the Legal-Rational Bureaucracy, officials hold office on the basis of
A. Appointment
B. Election
C. Choice
Question 110
In the Legal Rational Bureaucracy, official duties are conducted in a spirit of
A. Nepotism
B. Impersonality
C. Partiality
Question 111
Weber died in
A. 1940
B. 1930
C. 1920
Question 112
The Human Relations Theory is also known as
A. Classical Theory
B. Behavioural Theory
C. Neo-Classical Theory
Question 113
Who is regarded as Father of Human Relations Theory?
A. Elton Mayo
B. F.W. Taylor
C. M.P. Follett
Question 114
Human Relations Theory came into existence as a reaction to
A. Humanistic Theory
B. Decision Making Theory
C. Classical Theory
Question 115
Which study formed the basis for the rise of Human Relations Theory?
A. Decision Making Study
B. Hawthorne Study
C. Motivation Study
Question 116
Which style of management advocated by Human Relations Theory?
A. Participative Management
B. Non-Participative Management
C. None of the Above
Question 117
The Human Relations Theory lays emphasis on
A. Principles of Organisation
B. Formal
C. People
Question 118
The Human Relations Theory highlighted the significance of Human dimension of theorganisation by drawing attention to
A. Economic factors of work situation
B. The Social and Psychological factors of work situation
C. The Political factors of work situation
Question 119
Human Relations Theory is criticised on which of the following ground
A. It is pro-union and anti-management
B. It advocates participative style of Management
C. It lacks a scientific base
Question 120
Hawthorne Experiment was conducted at
A. Bethlehem Steel Company
B. Western Electrical Company
C. Midvale Steel Company
Question 121
Hawthorne Experiment was conducted by
A. Mary Parker Follet
B. Abraham Maslow
C. Elton Mayo
Question 122
Hawthorne Studies was conducted in Western Electrical Company in
A. Chicago
B. London
C. Paris
Question 123
Hawthorne Experiments were conducted in
A. U.S.A.
B. UK
C. Russia
Question 124
The findings of the Hawthorne experiments are discussed in
A. Management and the Work
B. Management and the Worker
C. Management and the Morale
Question 125
The book in which the Hawthorne Experiments are discussed in detail authored by
A. F.J. Roethlisberger and William J. Dickson
B. F.S. Roethlisberger and William White
C. F.J. Roethlisberger and Elton Mayo
Question 126
Which of the following is not a work of Elton Mayo?
A. The Economic Problems of an Industrial
B. The Social Problems of an Industrial Civilisation
C. The Political Problems of an Industrial Civilisation
Question 127
According to Elton Mayo ‘one should not turn out too much work’ and if one does it iscalled_______________.
A. Squealer
B. Officious
C. Rate Buster
Question 128
Hawthorne Experiments led to the emergence of the
A. Human Relations Theory
B. Ecological Theory
C. Classical Theory
Question 129
Hawthorne Experiments were conducted from the period
A. 1924-32
B. 1924-34
C. 1924-36
Question 130
The book ‘Creative Experience’ is written by
A. Mary Parker Follett
B. Elton Mayo
C. L.D. White
Question 131
Which of the following is not associated with Mary Parker Follett?
A. Conflict
B. Bottom-Up Approach
C. Integration
Question 132
‘Dynamic Administration’ was written in
A. 1932
B. 1941
C. 1964
Question 133
To Follet, conflicts in an organization are inevitable due to individual
A. feelings
B. emotions
C. differences
Question 134
Victory of one side over the other is
A. domination
B. integration
C. compromise
Question 135
When both sides surrender what they want, it is called
A. compromise
B. integration
C. domination
Question 136
Mary Parker Follett was born in
A. 1875
B. 1868
C. 1854
Question 137
How many ways of resolving did Mary Parker Follett suggest?
A. two
B. one
C. three
Question 138
Herbert Simon’s contribution is significant in the field of
A. Communication
B. Authority
C. Decision Making
Question 139
Who said that ‘before a science can develop principles it must possess concepts’?
A. Chester Barnard
B. Herbert Simon
C. Elton Mayo
Question 140
Who has called ‘Decision Making’ as the heart of administration?
A. F.W.
B. Max Weber
C. Herbert Simon
Question 141
Herbert Simon divides Decision Making into _______________________.
A. Three Phases
B. Four Phases
C. Five Phases
Question 142
The book ‘Administrative Behaviour-A Study of Decision Making Processes in Administrative Organization’ was written by
A. Herbert Simon
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Luther Gulick
Question 143
According to Herbert Simon, every decision is based upon
A. Factual and Value Premises
B. Data and Value Premises
C. None of the Above
Question 144
Which phase of Decision Making according to Herbert Simon consists of Inventing,Developing and Analysing possible courses of action?
A. First Phase
B. Second Phase
C. Third Phase
Question 145
Herbert Simon’s Rational Decision Making model is also known as
A. Behaviour Alternative Model
B. Human Alternative Model
C. Economic Rationality Model
Question 146
Herbert Simon was famous for his ___________________
A. Mental Revolution
B. Decision Making Theory
C. Chain of Command
Question 147
‘Satisficing’ is a term associated with
A. Herbert Simon
B. Abraham Maslow
C. Douglas McGregor
Question 148
Herbert Simon’s factual premises means
A. Statement of Reality
B. Expression of Preference
C. None of the Above
Question 149
The activity of finding alternative courses of action is
A. Intelligence Activity
B. Design Activity
C. Choice Activity
Question 150
The last phase in decision-making is
A. Choice Activity
B. Intelligence Activity
C. Design Activity
Question 151
Repetitive and routine decisions are
A. Non-programmed decisions
B. Programmed decisions
C. Organisational decisions
Question 152
The scientific study of human behaviour in organisation is also called __________
A. Classical Theory
B. Behavioural Theory
C. Scientific Theory
Question 153
Behavioural Theory believes in
A. What should be
B. What ought to be
C. What is
Question 154
Behavioural Theory focussed on
A. Decision Making in organisations
B. Inter personal relations in organisations
C. Actual behaviour of persons and groups in organisations
Question 155
The foremost exponent of Behavioural Theory is
A. Herbert Simon
B. Chester Barnard
C. Chris Argyris
Question 156
Which statement is not correct about the Behavioural Theory?
A. It is concerned with the scientific study of human behaviour
B. It was started by Chester Barnard
C. Its literature is mostly descriptive, not prescriptive
Question 157
The origin of Behavioural Theory can be traced to ______________.
A. Hawthorne Experiments
B. Classical Experiments
C. None of the Above
Question 158
Behavioural Theory is not concerned with
A. Prescription
B. Quantification
C. Mathematization
Question 159
The term ‘Self-Actualisation’ was first coined by
A. Kurt Goldstein
B. Abraham Maslow
C. Douglas Mcgregor
Question 160
Which of the following is true about Abraham Maslow Theory?
A. It is the first theory of motivation
B. It is based on Psychoanalysis
C. It is not based on the idea of prepotency of needs
Question 161
According to Maslow
A. Human needs are always conscious
B. Social and Esteem needs are of higher order
C. A Satisfied need does not motivate
Question 162
The author of ‘Motivation and Personality’ is
A. Abraham Maslow
B. F.W. Riggs
C. Douglas Mcgregor
Question 163
How many needs are there in Abraham Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs Theory’?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
Question 164
Hierarchy of Needs Theory was advocated by
A. Frederick Herzberg
B. Elton Mayo
C. Abraham Maslow
Question 165
The highest need in Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is
A. Self-Actualisation Needs
B. Security Needs
C. Esteem Needs
Question 166
Hierarchy of Needs Theory is associated with
A. Herbert Simon
B. Douglas McGregor
C. Abraham Maslow
Question 167
Abraham Maslow’s Physiological Needs are also called _______________.
A. Biological Needs
B. Safety Needs
C. Social Needs
Question 168
Abraham Maslow’s Belongingness Needs are also called ______________.
A. Social Needs
B. Self- Esteem Needs
C. Physiological Needs
Question 169
Abraham Maslow’s Love, Affection and Belongingness are
A. Safety Needs
B. Social Needs
C. Physiological Needs
Question 170
In Hierarchy Needs Theory after ‘Security Needs’ comes
A. Self-Esteem Needs
B. Physiological Needs
C. Social Needs
Question 171
The book ‘Motivation and Personality’ was written in
A. 1948
B. 1954
C. 1963
Question 172
The paper ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’ was written by
A. Abraham Maslow
B. Henry Fayol
C. Douglas McGregor
Question 173
The classic paper ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’ was propounded in
A. 1945
B. 1952
C. 1943
Question 174
According to Maslow, human needs influence human ________________.
A. Potential
B. Responsibility
C. behavior
Question 175
Protection against natural calamities, danger and threat are
A. Physiological Needs
B. Security Needs
C. Biological Needs
Question 176
According to the Hierarchy of Needs Theory, Ego Needs are
A. Esteem Needs
B. Biological Needs
C. Security Needs
Question 177
Esteem Needs are further divided into
A. two groups of needs
B. three groups of needs
C. four groups of needs
Question 178
To Maslow, status, importance and appreciation are
A. achievement needs
B. recognition needs
C. security needs
Question 179
According to Maslow, self-confidence, independence and competence are
A. recognition needs
B. achievement needs
C. biological needs
Question 180
Which needs according to Maslow do human beings usually strive to satisfy first?
A. Social Needs
B. Security Needs
C. Physiological Needs
Question 181
The urgency of a satisfied need
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains the same
Question 182
The emergence of needs is a _____________ phenomenon.
A. sudden
B. repetitive
C. gradual
Question 183
To Maslow, physiological, social and security needs are
A. lower order needs
B. middle order needs
C. higher order needs
Question 184
The book ‘The Human Side of Enterprise’ was written in
A. 1970
B. 1960
C. 1950
Question 185
To McGregor, the assumption that the average human being does not inherently dislikework is
A. Theory X
B. Theory Y
C. Theory Z
Question 186
According to McGregor, in managerial strategy, ___________ will be more beneficialfor the individual and the organization.
A. Theory V
B. Theory X
C. Theory Y
Question 187
In ‘Theory X’, communication in managerial functions is
A. Downward
B. Upward
C. Downward and Upward
Question 188
The author of ‘The Human Side of Enterprise’ is
A. Douglas McGregor
B. Frederick Herzberg
C. Abraham Maslow
Question 189
Douglas McGregor Theory X considers man as
A. A negative being
B. A positive being
C. None of the Above
Question 190
Who propounded ‘Theory X and Theory Y’?
A. Frederick Herzberg
B. Douglas McGregor
C. Henry Fayol
Question 191
Which of the following theory is associated with the traditional view of ‘Direction andControl’?
A. Theory W
B. Theory X
C. Theory Y
Question 192
Douglas McGregor Theory Y deals with
A. Bureaucracy
B. Administration
C. Motivation
Question 193
Douglas McGregor Theory X represents
A. Classical approach to Management
B. Behavioural approach to Management
C. Participative approach to Management
Question 194
Which of the following theory is associated with the integration of individual andorganisational goals?
A. Theory W
B. Theory X
C. Theory Y
Question 195
In Theory X, Douglas McGregor believes that average human being
A. Accepts responsibilities
B. Does not resist organisational needs
C. Dislikes Work
Question 196
Frederick Herzberg divides the people working in organisation into
A. Two Groups
B. Three Groups
C. Four Groups
Question 197
The author of ‘The Motivation to Work’ is
A. Douglas Mcgregor
B. Frederick Herzberg
C. F.W. Riggs
Question 198
Frederick Herzberg propounded
A. Theory X and Theory Y
B. Scientific Management Theory
C. Motivation-Hygiene Theory
Question 199
Frederick Herzberg calls Hygiene Factors as
A. Dissatisfiers
B. Satisfiers
C. Growth
Question 200
Who propounded Motivation-Hygiene Theory?
A. Henry Fayol
B. Abraham Maslow
C. Frederick Herzberg
Question 201
Frederick Herzberg Motivation Factors are also called as
A. Growth Factors
B. Extrinsic Factors
C. Maintenance Factors
Question 202
Which among the following is a ‘Hygiene Factor’?
A. Achievement
B. Salary
C. Recognition
Question 203
Which among the following is a ‘Motivation Factor’?
A. Working Conditions
B. Supervision
C. Responsibility
Question 204
According to Frederick Herzberg the Motivation Factors describe man’s relationship to
A. Job Content
B. Environment
Question 205
Which of the following is correct about Hygiene Factors?
A. Their presence brings satisfaction
B. Motivate the individuals
C. Their presence do not bring satisfaction
Question 206
The word ‘motivation’ is derived from
A. Latin
B. Greek
C. French
Question 207
According to Herzberg, ‘motivators’ are mainly
A. unipolar
B. bipolar
C. tripolar
Question 208
Persons motivated by the nature of environment in an organization are
A. Motivation Seeker
B. Hygiene Seeker
C. Joy Seeker
Question 209
Herzberg describes persons motivated by the nature of task in an organization as
A. Adventure Seeker
B. Motivation Seeker
C. Hygiene Seeker
Question 210
Frederick Herzberg propounded the Motivation-Hygiene Theory in
A. 1959
B. 1962
C. 1945
Question 211
The study of public administration on a comparative basis is called
A. Comparative Public Administration
B. Behavioural Approach
C. Development Administration
Question 212
Comparative Public Administration was developed after
A. World War I
B. World War II
C. None of the above
Question 213
Comparative Public Administration aims at the development of a more scientific publicadministration by
A. Building and strengthening theory in public administration.
B. Motivating workers in an organization
C. Introducing new techniques of administration
Question 214
Comparative public administration focuses on
A. environmental administration
B. cross-cultural and cross-national public administration
C. rural and tribal administration
Question 215
The most important single contribution to the growth of comparative publicadministration came from
A. the Minnowbrook Conference
B. the Western Electrical Company
C. the Comparative Administration Group
Question 216
The CAG was established in
A. 1960
B. 1979
C. 1985
Question 217
The full form of ASPA is
A. American Society for Public Associations
B. American Society for Public Administration
C. American Society for People’s Assistance
Question 218
ASPA was founded in
A. 1945
B. 1956
C. 1939
Question 219
The father of Comparative Public Administration is
A. F. W. Riggs
B. Ferrel Heady
C. Henry Fayol
Question 220
The type of study ‘which deals with what is’ is called
A. Nomothetic studies
B. Ideographic studies
C. Empirical studies
Question 221
Universal studies of various administrative systems in a comparative context is
A. Normative studies
B. Nomothetic studies
C. Ecological studies
Question 222
The examination of administrative phenomena in relation to its external environment is
A. Ideographic studies
B. Empirical studies
C. Ecological studies
Question 223
Who said "Comparative Public Administration" is a study of public administration on acomparative basis"?
A. Waldo
B. Riggs
C. Raphaeli
Question 224
Which of the following is not a trend enumerated by Riggs for the comparative Studyof Public Administration?
A. From normative to empirical
B. From ideographic to nomothetic
C. From nomothetic to ideographic
Question 225
Comparative Administration Group was established in
A. India
B. America
C. Germany
Question 226
‘Public Administration: A Comparative Perspective’ was written by
A. F. W. Riggs
B. Ferrel Heady
C. Dwight Waldo
Question 227
The Bazaar- Canteen model is associated with
A. Economy
B. Administration
C. Politics
Question 228
F.W. Riggs describes functionally specific societies as
A. Fused
B. Prismatic
C. Diffracted
Question 229
The word ‘Sala’ in Sala model of F.W. Riggs is derived from a
A. Greek Word
B. Spanish Word
C. Latin Word
Question 230
How many analytical tools were employed by Riggs to explain his administrativetheories?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
Question 231
F.W. Riggs termed the economic sub-system of a Prismatic society as
A. Bazaar-Canteen
B. Clects
C. Sala
Question 232
A society which relies on agriculture as its main source of income is a
A. Fused Society
B. Prismatic Society
C. Diffracted Society
Question 233
F.W. Riggs has termed the functionally diffused societies as
A. Diffracted
B. Prismatic
C. Fused
Question 234
How many functions are performed in each society according to F.W. Riggs?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
Question 235
Who written the book ‘Administration in Developing Countries: Theory of PrismaticSociety’?
A. Elton Mayo
B. J.M. Gaus
C. F.W. Riggs
Question 236
According to F.W. Riggs, which of the following is not an element of the overlappingfeature of the Prismatic Society?
A. Poly communalism
B. Nepotism
C. Formalism
Question 237
Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
A. Fused Society-Selectivism
B. Fused Society-Ascription
C. Diffracted Society-Functional Specificity
Question 238
F.W. Riggs describes ‘Sala Model’ as
A. Economic Sub-system
B. Administrative Sub-system
C. None of the Above
Question 239
According to F.W. Riggs, which of the following is the feature of Diffracted society?
A. Universalism
B. Selectivism
C. Particularism
Question 240
According to F.W. Riggs, which of the following is the feature of Fused society?
A. Attainment
B. Achievement
C. Ascription
Question 241
Which of the following is the Transitional society according to F.W. Riggs?
A. Diffracted Society
B. Prismatic Society
C. Fused Society
Question 242
F.W. Riggs Agrarian model is based on which country
A. Imperial China
B. U.S.A
C. Japan
Question 243
Which of the statement of F.W. Riggs is correct?
A. Ascriptive values is the feature of Industria societies
B. Transitional societies having the attributes of only Agraria societies
C. All societies move from Agraria to Industria stage
Question 244
In Sala model, which factor plays a dominant role in appointments to variousadministrative posts?
A. Nepotism
B. Merit
C. Administrative Capability
Question 245
F.W. Rigss was born in
A. 1918
B. 1917
C. 1919
Question 246
Comparative Public Administration emphasizes on
A. Generalization
B. Ecological factors
C. Both a) & b)
Question 247
Which of the following is not a point of significance of Comparative PublicAdministration?
A. It has widened the scope of Public Administration
B. It promotes narrow regional outlook
C. It has brought politics and administration closer to each other
Question 248
The agrarian-industria model of Riggs is based on
A. Ecological Approach
B. Behavioural Approach
C. Structural Funcional Approach
Question 249
“Public administration is influenced by external environment". This approach is relatedwith
A. Classical Approach
B. Human Relation Approach
C. Ecological Approach
Question 250
Comparative Public Administration is
A. Cross-cultural
B. Culture-bound
C. Convention-oriented
Question 251
Which of the following does Comparative Public Administration emphasize?
A. The search for theory*
B. The study of a particular administrative system
C. The relationship of workers in an organization
Question 252
The ecological approach in the study of public administration was initiated in
A. 1954
B. 1972
C. 1947
Question 253
Which approach did F.W. Riggs adopt to explain administrative systems fromecological perspective?
A. Ecological Approach
B. Structural-Functional Approach
C. Behavioural Approach
Question 254
Riggs developed the agrarian-industria model in
A. 1952
B. 1964
C. 1956
Question 255
One of the features of Industria Model is
A. Specific patterns
B. Particular norms
C. Diffuse patterns
Question 256
The ‘transitia’ model is
A. An intermediate model
B. A primary model
C. A secondary model
Question 257
The structural-functional approach in explaining administrative systems fromecologoical perspective was first suggested by
A. F. W.Riggs
B. Dwight Waldo
C. David Apter
Question 258
The adoption of the structural-functional approach in the field of public administrationwas first suggested in
A. 1964
B. 1948
C. 1955