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NTA UGC NET Management Exam - English

Duration: 180 ยท Questions: 150 ยท Max Marks: 300 ยท Language: 1

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Teaching & research aptitude

1
Which is the main objective of research?
  1. A.To review the literature
  2. B.To summarize what is already known
  3. C.To get an academic degree
  4. D.To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
2
Sampling error decreases with the
  1. A.decrease in sample size
  2. B.increase in sample size
  3. C.process of randomization
  4. D.process of analysis
3
The principles of fundamental research are used in
  1. A.action research
  2. B.applied research
  3. C.philosophical research
  4. D.historical research
4
Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as
  1. A.Passive audience
  2. B.Active audience
  3. C.Positive audience
  4. D.Negative audience
5
Classroom communication can be described as
  1. A.Exploration
  2. B.Institutionalisation
  3. C.Unsignified narration
  4. D.Discourse
6
Ideological codes shape our collective
  1. A.Productions
  2. B.Perceptions
  3. C.Consumptions
  4. D.Creations
7
In communication, myths have power, but are
  1. A.Uncultural.
  2. B.Insignificant.
  3. C.imprecise.
  4. D.Unpreferred.
8
The first multi-lingual news agency of India was
  1. A.Samachar
  2. B.API
  3. C.Hindustan Samachar
  4. D.Samachar Bharati
9
Organisational communication can also be equated with
  1. A.intra-personal communication
  2. B.inter-personal communication
  3. C.group communication
  4. D.mass communication
10
If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms are such that one is the denial of the other, the relationship between them is called
  1. A.Contradictory
  2. B.Contrary
  3. C.Sub-contrary
  4. D.Sub-alternation
11
Which of the following statements is true?
  1. A.Computer aided education can replace a teacher
  2. B.Computer aided education can assist a teacher
  3. C.On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
  4. D.Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching
12
In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -
  1. A.democratic citizenship   
  2. B.centralized education
  3. C.education
  4. D.reform the administrative set-up
13
If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -
  1. A.report the matter to the parents
  2. B.punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
  3. C.deal with him with sympathetic understanding
  4. D.treat him with sympathy and understanding
14
How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?
  1. A. by teacher’s counseling
  2. B.by psychological counseling
  3. C.by guardian’s counseling
  4. D.by Students’ Association
15
Our examination system is -
  1. A.defective                                               
  2. B.without any defect
  3. C.in the interest of the students           
  4. D. well-planned
16
Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?
  1. A.Article 45
  2. B.Article 370
  3. C.Article 19
  4. D. Article 226
17
For physically handicapped student of the school, there should be
  1. A.proper facility for entering the class-room and toilet
  2. B.proper arrangement for his food and lodging
  3. C.arrangement for his free education
  4. D.an arrangement for necessary equipments
18
Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?
  1. A.Learning paradigm                               
  2. B.Instructional paradigm
  3. C.Both (a) and (b)   
  4. D.None of the above
19
The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have
  1. A.Genuine interest in teaching
  2. B.Knowledge about controlling students
  3. C.Subject knowledge
  4. D.Good expression
20
Research is - 
  1. A.A purposeful, systematic activity
  2. B.Conducted for purely academic purposes.
  3. C.Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
  4. D.A random, unplanned process of discovery
21
The research is always
  1. A.Verifying the old knowledge
  2. B.Exploring new knowledge
  3. C.Filling the gaps between the knowledge
  4. D.All of the above
22
When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -
  1. A.Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
  2. B.Effective communication is a process of acting on information
  3. C.Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
  4. D.None of the above
23
Communication is the transfer and understanding of
  1. A.Ideas
  2. B.Concepts
  3. C.Meaning
  4. D.Words
24
Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54
  1. A.26
  2. B.24
  3. C.36
  4. D.32
25
Find the missing number in the following series.
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39
  1. A.30
  2. B.32
  3. C.33
  4. D.34
26
The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -
  1. A.NCERT 
  2. B.CBSE  
  3. C.AICTE
  4. D. UGC         
27
Government established the University Grants Commission by an act of Parliament in the year
  1. A.1980                                                      
  2. B.1948
  3. C.1950
  4. D.1956
28
The term ecosystem was coined by - 
  1. A.Arthur Tansley
  2. B.Al Gore
  3. C.Mobius 
  4. D.Mobius 
29
Who first used and defined Ecology in 1866?
  1. A.H. Reiter 
  2. B.Haeckel
  3. C.Charles Elton 
  4. D.Odum 
30
ICT stands for -
  1. A.Information and communication technology
  2. B.Information controlled technology
  3. C.Information capable technology
  4. D.None of the above         
31
Which of the following is also termed as multimedia education?
  1. A. ICT supported education
  2. B.ICT enabled education
  3. C. ICT education 
  4. D.None of the above
32
What is the average of marks obtained by Aman for all subjects?
  1. A. 72 
  2. B.75
  3. C.80
  4. D.85
33
What is the main idea of this passage?
  1. A.The benefits of social media for global communication
  2. B.The challenges posed by the rapid advancement of technology on communication
  3. C.The importance of social media platforms in connecting people
  4. D.The necessity of critical thinking and media literacy in the digital age
34
According to the passage, what is a challenge of increased technological interconnectedness?
  1. A.Slower rates of communication
  2. B.Difficulty in sharing information
  3. C.The rapid spread of misinformation
  4. D.A decrease in global interaction
35
The word "discern" in the passage most closely means:
  1. A.Ignore
  2. B.Understand
  3. C.Distribute
  4. D.Create
36
What can be inferred about the impact of misinformation?
  1. A.It has no effect on public opinion
  2. B.Its impact is limited to online discussions
  3. C.It can influence public opinion and real-world events
  4. D.It is easily controlled by social media platforms
37
The author's tone in this passage can be best described as:
  1. A.Optimistic
  2. B.Neutral and informative
  3. C.Highly critical
  4. D.Humorous
38
Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".
  1. A.Inconsistency
  2. B.Weak analogy
  3. C.Slippery slope
  4. D.Hasty generalisation
39
Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and C only
  2. B.B, C and D only
  3. C.A, C and D only
  4. D.A, B and D only
40
Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B and D only
  2. B.A, C and E only
  3. C.B, C, D and E only
  4. D.B, D and E only
41
Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.A, B & C only
  2. B.B, C & D only
  3. C.C, D & E only
  4. D.A, B & D only
42
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
43
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C.(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  4. D.(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
44
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. C.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. D.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
45
Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.(i), (ii) and (iii)
  2. B.(ii), (iii) and (v)
  3. C.(ii), (v) and (vi)
  4. D.(iv), (v) and (vi)
46
Teaching is best defined as?
  1. A.Transmission of knowledge only
  2. B.Memorization of facts
  3. C.A process of facilitating learning
  4. D.Examination process
47
The main objective of teaching is?
  1. A.Controlling learners
  2. B.Promoting learning
  3. C.Increasing discipline only
  4. D.Completing syllabus only
48
Memory level teaching mainly emphasizes?
  1. A.Critical thinking
  2. B.Evaluation
  3. C.Creativity
  4. D.Rote learning
49
Understanding level teaching focuses on?
  1. A.Comprehension of ideas
  2. B.Recall only
  3. C.Guessing answers
  4. D.Memorization only
50
Reflective level teaching promotes?
  1. A.Copying answers
  2. B.Higher order thinking
  3. C.Simple recall
  4. D.Dictation

Domain knowledge (Management)

1
Management is best defined as?
  1. A.Art of computer programming
  2. B.Process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling resources
  3. C.Only financial management
  4. D.Production of goods only
2
The primary function of management is?
  1. A.Advertising
  2. B.Profit distribution
  3. C.Purchasing raw materials
  4. D.Planning
3
Which is not a function of management?
  1. A.Planning
  2. B.Organizing
  3. C.Controlling
  4. D.Gaming
4
The father of Scientific Management is?
  1. A.Henry Fayol
  2. B.F.W. Taylor
  3. C.Max Weber
  4. D.Elton Mayo
5
Administrative management theory was developed by?
  1. A.Henry Fayol
  2. B.F.W. Taylor
  3. C.Peter Drucker
  4. D.Abraham Maslow
6
The main focus of scientific management is?
  1. A.Employee welfare
  2. B.Marketing strategy
  3. C.Human relations
  4. D.Efficiency and productivity
7
Management is considered both?
  1. A.Theory and fiction
  2. B.Science and art
  3. C.Law and policy
  4. D.Marketing and finance
8
Which approach emphasizes human behavior in organizations?
  1. A.Classical approach
  2. B.Human relations approach
  3. C.System approach
  4. D.Quantitative approach
9
The system approach to management views organization as?
  1. A.Closed system
  2. B.Random system
  3. C.Open system
  4. D.Static system
10
Planning means?
  1. A.Selling products
  2. B.Hiring employees
  3. C.Selecting future course of action
  4. D.Controlling finance
11
Organizing involves?
  1. A.Grouping activities and assigning tasks
  2. B.Setting goals
  3. C.Motivation only
  4. D.Forecasting sales
12
Leading in management refers to?
  1. A.Directing and motivating employees
  2. B.Buying assets
  3. C.Financial auditing
  4. D.Production scheduling
13
Controlling is concerned with?
  1. A.Recruiting employees
  2. B.Comparing actual performance with standards
  3. C.Product design
  4. D.Market research only
14
Management is required in?
  1. A.Only business organizations
  2. B.Only government offices
  3. C.Only factories
  4. D.Every organization
15
Who proposed the 14 principles of management?
  1. A.Fayol
  2. B.Taylor
  3. C.Mayo
  4. D.Weber
16
Division of work leads to?
  1. A.Specialization
  2. B.Inefficiency
  3. C.Confusion
  4. D.Loss
17
Authority in management refers to?
  1. A.Right to give orders
  2. B.Responsibility to obey
  3. C.Punishment system
  4. D.Financial power only
18
Unity of command means?
  1. A.One employee, many bosses
  2. B.Multiple departments
  3. C.One employee should receive orders from one superior
  4. D.Group decision making only
19
Span of control refers to?
  1. A.Number of products
  2. B.Number of subordinates a manager can supervise
  3. C.Marketing area
  4. D.Production cost
20
Management is a continuous process because?
  1. A.It is fixed
  2. B.It is optional
  3. C.It is seasonal
  4. D.It never ends
21
Which is not a managerial skill?
  1. A.Technical skill
  2. B.Human skill
  3. C.Mechanical skill
  4. D.Conceptual skill
22
Conceptual skill is important for?
  1. A.Lower level managers
  2. B.Workers
  3. C.Top level managers
  4. D.Technicians
23
Technical skill is more important at?
  1. A.Top level
  2. B.Lower level
  3. C.Middle level
  4. D.Board level only
24
Human skills involve?
  1. A.Machine handling
  2. B.Dealing with people
  3. C.Financial planning
  4. D.Legal compliance
25
Management is goal oriented because?
  1. A.It ignores targets
  2. B.It focuses on achieving organizational objectives
  3. C.It avoids planning
  4. D.It only observes
26
The classical theory of management emphasizes?
  1. A.Informal relations
  2. B.Random decision making
  3. C.Emotional behavior
  4. D.Structure and efficiency
27
Bureaucratic management theory was given by?
  1. A.Max Weber
  2. B.Fayol
  3. C.Taylor
  4. D.Mayo
28
Human relations approach was developed after?
  1. A.Industrial Revolution
  2. B.World War I
  3. C.Hawthorne studies
  4. D.IT revolution
29
Motivation is mainly related to?
  1. A.Machines
  2. B.Raw materials
  3. C.Finance
  4. D.Human behavior
30
Decision making is a part of?
  1. A.Planning
  2. B.Organizing
  3. C.Staffing only
  4. D.All managerial functions
31
Coordination means?
  1. A.Integrating efforts of individuals
  2. B.Increasing cost
  3. C.Reducing production
  4. D.Hiring employees
32
Efficiency means?
  1. A.Doing right things
  2. B.Random output
  3. C.Ignoring goals
  4. D.Doing things right
33
Effectiveness means?
  1. A.Doing things right
  2. B.Achieving goals
  3. C.Reducing cost only
  4. D.Increasing waste
34
Management is dynamic because?
  1. A.It is fixed
  2. B.It changes with environment
  3. C.It is static
  4. D.It is mechanical
35
Which is external environment factor?
  1. A.Employees
  2. B.Internal policies
  3. C.Managers
  4. D.Customers
36
The role of a manager includes?
  1. A.Interpersonal role
  2. B.Informational role
  3. C.All of the above
  4. D.Decisional role
37
Mintzberg identified managerial roles as?
  1. A.3 categories
  2. B.5 categories
  3. C.14 principles
  4. D.10 roles
38
Planning helps in?
  1. A.Increasing confusion
  2. B.Reducing uncertainty
  3. C.Avoiding goals
  4. D.Ignoring strategy
39
Strategic management is related to?
  1. A.Long-term objectives
  2. B.Short-term decisions
  3. C.Daily operations
  4. D.HR records
40
Middle management is responsible for?
  1. A.Policy making
  2. B.Only production
  3. C.Implementing top-level plans
  4. D.External marketing only
41
Lower management is also called?
  1. A.Supervisory management
  2. B.Top management
  3. C.Strategic management
  4. D.Board management
42
Management is universal because?
  1. A.It is industry-specific
  2. B.It is country-specific
  3. C.It applies everywhere
  4. D.It is optional
43
The principle of unity of direction means?
  1. A.Many plans
  2. B.One activity, one plan
  3. C.No direction
  4. D.Random control
44
Scalar chain refers to?
  1. A.Financial chain
  2. B.Production line
  3. C.Line of authority
  4. D.Marketing chain
45
Discipline in management means?
  1. A.Freedom without rules
  2. B.Ignoring policies
  3. C.Obedience to rules
  4. D.No supervision
46
Equity in management refers to?
  1. A.Strict punishment
  2. B.Equal salary only
  3. C.Fair treatment
  4. D.Profit sharing
47
Initiative means?
  1. A.Following orders only
  2. B.Taking independent actions
  3. C.Ignoring rules
  4. D.Avoiding work
48
Stability of tenure means?
  1. A.Frequent job changes
  2. B.Contract termination
  3. C.Temporary work
  4. D.Job security
49
Management is essential because?
  1. A.It increases disorder
  2. B.It reduces coordination
  3. C.It avoids planning
  4. D.It helps achieve objectives efficiently
50
A managerโ€™s responsibility includes?
  1. A.Only planning
  2. B.Only controlling
  3. C.Only hiring staff
  4. D.Achieving organizational goals
51
Authority without responsibility leads to?
  1. A.Balance
  2. B.Profit
  3. C.Inefficiency
  4. D.Growth
52
Responsibility without authority leads to?
  1. A.Frustration
  2. B.Efficiency
  3. C.Growth
  4. D.Stability
53
Delegation means?
  1. A.Avoiding work
  2. B.Assigning authority and responsibility
  3. C.Centralization
  4. D.Ignoring tasks
54
Centralization refers to?
  1. A.Distribution of authority
  2. B.Market control
  3. C.Team work only
  4. D.Concentration of authority at top level
55
Decentralization means?
  1. A.Concentrating power
  2. B.Distributing authority
  3. C.Ignoring structure
  4. D.Reducing staff
56
Management principles are?
  1. A.Absolute rules
  2. B.Laws of physics
  3. C.Flexible guidelines
  4. D.Fixed laws
57
Management is considered a profession because?
  1. A.It requires specialized knowledge
  2. B.It has no skills
  3. C.It is random
  4. D.It is unstructured
58
Which is not a characteristic of management?
  1. A.Universal
  2. B.Static
  3. C.Continuous
  4. D.Goal oriented
59
Innovation in management refers to?
  1. A.Repeating old methods
  2. B.Reducing productivity
  3. C.Ignoring change
  4. D.Introducing new ideas
60
Coordination is important because?
  1. A.It increases conflict
  2. B.It integrates efforts
  3. C.It reduces output
  4. D.It avoids planning
61
Management theory helps in?
  1. A.Random decisions
  2. B.Understanding organizational behavior
  3. C.Avoiding structure
  4. D.Ignoring employees
62
Scientific management focuses on?
  1. A.Emotional behavior
  2. B.Political systems
  3. C.Work efficiency
  4. D.Marketing trends
63
The ultimate objective of management is?
  1. A.Employee satisfaction only
  2. B.Cost increase
  3. C.Random growth
  4. D.Organizational goal achievement
64
Planning in management refers to?
  1. A.Executing tasks
  2. B.Hiring employees
  3. C.Selecting future course of action
  4. D.Controlling performance
65
Which is the first step in planning process?
  1. A.Implementation
  2. B.Setting objectives
  3. C.Evaluation
  4. D.Recruitment
66
Staffing primarily deals with?
  1. A.Financial planning
  2. B.Marketing strategy
  3. C.Recruitment and selection
  4. D.Production scheduling
67
Coordinating ensures?
  1. A.Conflicts increase
  2. B.Independent working only
  3. C.Reduced communication
  4. D.Harmony among activities
68
Controlling function includes?
  1. A.Measuring performance against standards
  2. B.Hiring employees
  3. C.Advertising products
  4. D.Planning only
69
Planning is important because it?
  1. A.Eliminates uncertainty completely
  2. B.Avoids coordination
  3. C.Stops decision making
  4. D.Reduces uncertainty
70
Organizing helps in?
  1. A.Increasing confusion
  2. B.Reducing resources
  3. C.Eliminating goals
  4. D.Division of work
71
Staffing is a part of?
  1. A.Planning
  2. B.Controlling
  3. C.Communication
  4. D.Organizing
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Coordination is achieved through?
  1. A.Communication
  2. B.Conflict
  3. C.Isolation
  4. D.Autocracy only
73
Controlling is a?
  1. A.Post-action function
  2. B.Pre-planning function
  3. C.Financial function only
  4. D.Marketing function
74
Planning is classified into?
  1. A.Single type
  2. B.Physical and chemical
  3. C.Strategic and operational
  4. D.Internal only
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Strategic planning is done by?
  1. A.Lower management
  2. B.Supervisors
  3. C.Workers
  4. D.Top management
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Organizing process includes?
  1. A.Staffing only
  2. B.Marketing
  3. C.Motivation only
  4. D.Division of work
77
Staffing function includes?
  1. A.Only communication
  2. B.Only planning
  3. C.Only controlling
  4. D.Training and development
78
Coordinating is considered?
  1. A.Separate function
  2. B.Marketing tool
  3. C.Financial tool
  4. D.Essence of management
79
Controlling helps in?
  1. A.Increasing deviations
  2. B.Avoiding evaluation
  3. C.Ignoring standards
  4. D.Correcting deviations
80
Communication is defined as?
  1. A.Only speaking
  2. B.Exchange of information
  3. C.Only writing
  4. D.Only listening
81
Communication process begins with?
  1. A.Feedback
  2. B.Sender idea
  3. C.Encoding
  4. D.Noise
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Encoding means?
  1. A.Receiving message
  2. B.Converting idea into message
  3. C.Feedback process
  4. D.Noise creation
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Channel in communication refers to?
  1. A.Message content
  2. B.Barrier
  3. C.Feedback
  4. D.Medium of transmission
84
Decoding means?
  1. A.Sending message
  2. B.Blocking message
  3. C.Encoding idea
  4. D.Interpreting message
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Feedback in communication is?
  1. A.Noise
  2. B.Response from receiver
  3. C.Encoding process
  4. D.Planning tool
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Which is a barrier to communication?
  1. A.Clarity
  2. B.Noise
  3. C.Feedback
  4. D.Encoding
87
Physical barrier includes?
  1. A.Emotions
  2. B.Perception
  3. C.Language
  4. D.Distance
88
Semantic barrier is related to?
  1. A.Emotions
  2. B.Noise
  3. C.Meaning of words
  4. D.Distance
89
Psychological barrier includes?
  1. A.Weather
  2. B.Machines
  3. C.Attitudes
  4. D.Transport
90
Formal communication flows through?
  1. A.Official channels
  2. B.Friendship groups
  3. C.Gossip networks
  4. D.Random talk
91
Informal communication is also called?
  1. A.Grapevine
  2. B.Formal report
  3. C.Memo system
  4. D.Audit trail
92
Downward communication flows from?
  1. A.Lower to higher
  2. B.External to internal
  3. C.Higher to lower
  4. D.Customer to company
93
Upward communication flows from?
  1. A.Bottom to top
  2. B.Top to bottom
  3. C.Side to side
  4. D.External to internal
94
Horizontal communication occurs between?
  1. A.Different levels
  2. B.Same level employees
  3. C.Customers
  4. D.Suppliers only
95
One-way communication lacks?
  1. A.Sender
  2. B.Message
  3. C.Feedback
  4. D.Channel
96
Two-way communication includes?
  1. A.Only sending
  2. B.Feedback
  3. C.Only encoding
  4. D.Only decoding
97
Noise in communication means?
  1. A.Disturbance in transmission
  2. B.Clear message
  3. C.Feedback
  4. D.Encoding
98
Effective communication leads to?
  1. A.Confusion
  2. B.Noise
  3. C.Delay
  4. D.Understanding
99
Planning reduces?
  1. A.Uncertainty
  2. B.Goals
  3. C.Resources
  4. D.Communication
100
Organizing is concerned with?
  1. A.Only motivation
  2. B.Only marketing
  3. C.Only finance
  4. D.Structure of roles
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