Organising

17 solved questions from Class 12 Business Studies, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.

• 1 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Organising' (Class 12 BUSINESS-STUDIES)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
• 2 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Organising'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
• 3 What is the primary topic or principle explained in 'Organising' (Class 12 Business Studies)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Concept
• 4 Which key observation or fact is central to understanding 'Organising'? medium MCQ Key Fact & Mechanism
• 5 Why is the study of 'Organising' important for students of Class 12? medium MCQ Learning Significance
• 6 What is a common application or real-world example related to 'Organising'? medium MCQ Real World Application
• 7 What key takeaway should students retain after completing 'Organising'? medium MCQ Chapter Summary & Takeaway
• 8 Explain two advantages of product‑wise departmentalisation for a manufacturing firm that produces smartphones, laptops, and tablets. medium 2 marks Basis of departmentalisation
• 9 A company has 480 shop‑floor employees. Each manager can effectively supervise a maximum of 12 employees. Determine (a) the minimum number of first‑level managers required, and (b) if the organisation wants a two‑level managerial hierarchy (first‑level and second‑level managers) with the same span of control, how many second‑level managers are needed. hard 3 marks Span of control calculation
• 10 Discuss the delegation process in an organization. Include the steps involved, the benefits it provides to both the manager and the subordinate, and two common pitfalls that may arise if delegation is not practiced properly. hard 5 marks Delegation process
• 11 Discuss the process of decentralisation in an organization. Explain its advantages and the challenges it may create. Finally, suggest two practical measures an organization can adopt to overcome these challenges. hard 5 marks Decentralisation
• 12 Briefly state two disadvantages of product‑wise departmentalisation for a service firm such as a hotel chain. medium 2 marks Disadvantages of departmentalisation
• 13 A retail company has 720 sales representatives. Each first‑level manager can effectively supervise at most 15 sales representatives. (a) Find the minimum number of first‑level managers required. (b) If the company wants a two‑level managerial hierarchy (first‑level and second‑level managers) with the same span of control of 15, how many second‑level managers are needed to supervise the first‑level managers? Assume no manager supervises themselves. hard 4 marks Span of control and managerial hierarchy
• 14 A manufacturing firm has 300 production line workers. The plant manager decides that each production supervisor can supervise at most 20 workers. (a) What is the minimum number of production supervisors required? (b) If the plant also wants a second level of supervision (first‑level supervisors and second‑level managers) with the same span of control 20, how many second‑level managers are needed to supervise the first‑level supervisors? easy 1 mark Span of control and hierarchical structure
• 15 Which of the following is a disadvantage of product‑wise departmentalisation in a hotel chain that offers rooms, food services, and spa treatments? medium MCQ 2 marks Disadvantages of product‑wise departmentalisation
• 16 Discuss the process of decentralisation in an organization. Explain its advantages and the challenges it may create. Finally, suggest two practical measures an organization can adopt to overcome these challenges. medium 3 marks Decentralisation process and impact
• 17 Explain the delegation process in an organization. Include the steps involved, the benefits it provides to both the manager and the subordinate, and two common pitfalls that may arise if delegation is not practiced properly. hard 4 marks Delegation and its benefits