Every Book Back multiple-choice question from Principles of Management (12th Standard Commerce, Samacheer Kalvi) — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.
Explanation. Management is the work performed by a manager, who plans, organises, directs and controls the efforts of others. The book's printed answer key also gives (a) Manager.
Q2
Management is an ________
A. Art
B. Science
C. Art and ScienceCorrect
D. Art or Science
Explanation. The lesson concludes that management is neither a pure science nor a pure art but a combination of both: managers apply scientific principles and display managerial skills.
Q3
Scientific management is developed by
A. Fayol
B. TaylorCorrect
C. Mayo
D. Jacob
Explanation. Frederick Winslow Taylor (F.W. Taylor) brought in the scientific approach to managing the workforce in the early 1900s and propounded the principles of scientific management.
Q4
Dividing the work into small tasks is known as
A. Discipline
B. Unity
C. Division of workCorrect
D. Equity
Explanation. Under Fayol's first principle, Division of Work, the whole work is divided into small tasks, leading to specialisation that increases the efficiency of labour.
Q5
With a wider span, there will be _______ hierarchical levels.
A. More
B. LessCorrect
C. Multiple
D. Additional
Explanation. With a wider span of management there are fewer hierarchical levels, so the organisation structure becomes flatter; a narrow span increases the levels and gives a tall structure.
These are the Book Back multiple-choice questions for Principles of Management from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) 12th Standard Commerce syllabus. Each question shows the correct option and an original, step-by-step explanation so you understand the method, not just the answer. Use the answer key above to jump to any question, then take the practice test to check yourself under exam-like conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How many MCQs are there in Principles of Management?
This chapter has 5 book-back multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.
Are these 12th Standard Commerce MCQs free to practise online?
Yes. Every question, answer and explanation here is free, and you can also take them as a timed practice test.
Where can I find the Principles of Management book-back answers?
The correct option for each question is highlighted on this page with a worked explanation, plus a quick answer-key summary at the top.
