Controlling — Business Studies STD 12 Commerce — Question

What is meant by ‘NOISE’ in communication process?

What is meant by ‘liberalisation’?

Name the type of plan which provides the prescribed ways in which a task has to be performed considering the objective.

Rakesh, MD of 'Modern Homes' an architecture and design firm has appointed many successful architects. Here Rakesh has given full responsibility of setting goals for various projects to the group.
He avoids use of power. Rakesh acts like a constant person with outsiders and collects information and resources required by the group to accomplish job and take on more on a advisory role. What type of leadership style is being followed by Rakesh?

Name the function of management which co-ordinates the physical, financial and human resources and establishes productive relations among them for achievement of specific goals.

Mohan, a supervisor in a factory, always expects that his subordinates should obey him but he is not interested in taking suggestions and feedback from his subordinates. Do you think that this quality of Mohan will help him to become a good leader?

Ravi, the Marketing Manager of Weaver Garments Ltd. does not allow the salesmen working under him to freely express their frank opinion and feelings regarding work related matters.Identify the organisational barrier to communication that has been created by Ravi.

Name the level of management engaged in:(i) Selection of employees(ii) Introducing new products(iii) Design a suitable advertisement: campaign to sell a new product(iv) Framing the capital structure of the company(v) Preparing performance reports of employee(vi) Hiring casual labourers.

Name two types of financial incentives.

Karan and Arjun are first cousins. After completing a course in journalism, both of them join a leading newspaper company as sub-editors. Over the years, due to their consistent hardwork, they are promoted to the post of chief editors in different divisions. However, the way of their functioning is totally different. Karan believes in the capabilities of his subordinates and therefore follows the philosophy of selective dispersal of authority throughout all the levels in his division. On the other hand, Arjun prefers to function through strict controls and retains all the decision-making authority with himself.
In the context of the above case :
How do Karan and Arjun differ in their policies related to the extent of delegation of authority? Explain.