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Prev Article Next Article (Last Updated On: September 25, 2022)  This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 1 of the Series in Engineering Management as one of the General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including past Board Questions in General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) field. Start Practice Exam Test Questions Part 1 of the SeriesChoose the letter of the best answer in each questions. 1. Management is: A. An art B. Both science and art C. A science D. Neither art nor science Answer: Option A Solution: 2. Engineering is: A. An art B. Both science and art C. A science D. Neither art nor science 3. Engineers can become good managers only through __________. A. Experience B. Taking master degree in management C. Effective career planning D. Trainings 4. If you are an engineer wanting to become a manager, what will you do? A. Develop new talents B. Acquire new values C. Broaden your point of view D. All of the above 5. When engineer enters management, what is the most likely problem he finds difficult to acquire? A. Learning to trust others B. Learning how to work through others C. Learning how to take satisfaction in the work of others D. All of the above 6. What management functions refers to the process of anticipating problems, analyzing them, estimating their likely impact and determining actions that will lead to the desired outcomes and goals? A. Planning B. Leading C. Controlling D. Organizing 7. What refers to the establishing interrelationships between people and things in such a way that human and materials resources are effectively focused toward achieving the goal of the company? A. Planning B. Leading C. Controlling D. Organizing 8. What management function involves selecting candidates and training personnel? A. Organizing B. Staffing C. Motivating D. Controlling 9. What management function involves orienting personnel in the most effective way and channeling resources? A. Directing B. Planning C. Organizing D. Leading 10. Actual performance normally is the same as the original plan and therefore it is necessary to check for deviation and to take corrective action. This action refers to what management function? A. Organizing B. Planning C. Controlling D. Staffing 11. What refers to management function which is to encourage others to follow the example set for them, with great commitment and conviction? A. Staffing B. Motivating C. Controlling D. Leading 12. What refers to a principal function of lower management which is to instill in the workforce a commitment and enthusiasm for pursuing the goals of the organization? A. Directing B. Motivating C. Staffing D. Controlling 13. What refers to the collection of the tolls and techniques that are used on a predefined set of inputs to produce a predefined set of outputs? A. Project Management B. Engineering Management C. Management D. Planning 14. Which is NOT an element of project management process? A. Data and information B. Research and development C. Decision making D. Implementation and action 15. What is the most essential attribute of a project manager? A. Leadership B. Charisma C. Communication skill D. Knowledge 16. In project management, what provides a simple yet effective means of monitoring and controlling a project at each stage of its development? A. R & D model B. Project feasibility C. Life cycle model D. All of the above 17. What project life cycle model is the most relevant for information technology project? A. Morris model B. Waterfall model C. Incremental release model D. Prototype model 18. In project management, “R & D” stands for: A. Retail Distribution B. Research and Development C. Repair and Develop D. Reduce and Deduce 19. In project management O & M stands for: A. Operation and Manpower B. Operation and Maintenance C. Operation and Management D. Operation and Mission 20. A project management must be very good in which of the following skills? A. Communication skills B. Human relationship skills C. Leadership skills D. All of the above 21. Project integration management involves which of the following processes? A. Project plan development B. Project plan execution C. Integrated change control D. Quality planning 22. Project quality management involves all of the following processes except: A. Quality planning B. Quality assurance C. Quality Control D. Quality feature 23. What is defined as an organized method of providing past, present, and projected information on internal operations and external intelligence for use in decision-making? A. Electronic Data Processing Systems B. Management Information System C. Central Processing System D. Data Management System 24. Middle management level undertakes what planning activity? A. Intermediate planning B. Strategic planning C. Operational planning D. Direct planning 25. Strategic planning is undertaken in which management level? A. Lower management level B. Middle management level C. Top management level D. Lowest management level 26. What is the advantage of free-rein style of leadership? A. Little managerial control and high degree of risk B. Time consuming and cost ineffective C. Little ideas from subordinate in decision- making D. All of the above 27. If you are appointed as a division manager, your first task is most likely to A. Set goals B. Determine the resources needed C. Set a standard D. Develop strategies and tactics 28. What is defined as the process of planning, organizing, and controlling operations to reach objective efficiently and effectively? A. General Management B. Engineering Management C. Production Management D. Operations Management 29. For a project manager to achieve his given set of goals through other people, he must have a good __________. A. Interpersonal skills B. Communication skills C. Leadership D. Decision- making skills 30. What type of conflict do managers encounter when there is disagreement on issues of territorial power or hidden agenda? A. Technical opinion conflict B. Politics C. Ambiguous roles D. Managerial procedure conflict 31. The process of partitioning an organization into subunits to improve efficiency is known as __________. A. Division of labor B. Segmentation C. Departmentalization D. Territorialization 32. By departmentalization of an organization, it decentralizes __________? A. Authority B. Responsibility C. Accountability D. All of the above 33. What type of committee companies or corporations created for a short term purpose only? A. Interim committee B. Temporary committee C. Standing committee D. Ad hoc committee 34. What refers to a description of whether the objectives are accomplished? A. Efficiency B. Effectiveness C. Ability to manage D. Decision- making ability 35. An engineering is required to finish a certain engineering job in 20 days. He is said to be __________ if he finished the job within the required period of 20 days A. Efficient B. Effective C. Reliable D. Qualified 36. If an engineer provides less input (labor and materials) to his project and still come out with the same output, he is said to be more __________. A. Managerial skill B. Economical C. Effective D. Efficient 37. To determine a qualified applicant, the engineer manager will subject the applicant to a test that is used to measure a person’s current knowledge of a subject? A. Interest test B. Aptitude test C. Performance test D. Personality test 38. What type of training is a combination of on-the-job training and experience with classroom instruction in particular subject? A. On-the-job training B. Vestibule school C. Apprenticeship program D. In-basket 39. What type of authority refers to a specialist’s right to oversee lower level personnel involved in the project regardless of the personnel’s assignment in the organization? A. Top authority B. Line authority C. Staff authority D. Functional authority 40. When a consultant or specialist gives advice to his superior, he is using what type of authority? A. Top authority B. Line authority C. Staff authority D. Functional authority 41. When structuring an organization, the engineer manager must be concerned with the determining the scope of words and how it is combined in a job. This refers to __________. A. Division of labor B. Delegation of authority C. Departmentation D. Span of control 42. When structuring an organization, the engineer must be concerned with the grouping of related jobs, activities, or processes into major organizational subunits. This refers to: A. Division of labor B. Delegation of authority C. Departmentation D. Span of control 43. Which technique will the manager use when evaluating alternative using qualitative evaluation? A. Comparison technique B. Intuition and subjective judgment C. Rational technique D. Analytical technique 44. Which technique will the manager use when evaluating alternative using quantitative evaluation? A. Rational and analytical techniques B. Intuition and subjective judgment C. Comparison in number technique D. Cost analysis 45. What refers to the strategic statement that identifies why an organization exists, its philosophy of management, and its purpose as distinguished from other similar organizations in terms of products, services and markets? A. Corporate mission B. Corporate vision C. Corporate character D. Corporate identity 46. What refers to a process of influencing and supporting others to work enthusiastically toward achieving objectives? A. Power B. Leadership C. Teamwork D. Charisma 47. What describes how to determine the number of service units that will minimize both customer’s waiting time and cost of service? A. Queuing theory B. Network model C. Sampling theory D. Simulation 48. What refers to the rational way to conceptualize, analyze and solve problems in situations involving limited or partial information about the decision environment? A. Sampling theory B. Linear programming C. Decision theory D. Simulation 49. What is quantitative technique where samples of populations are statistically determined to be used for a number of processes, such as quality control and marketing research? A. Sampling theory B. Linear programming C. Statistical decision theory D. Simulation 50. The engineer manager must be concern with the needs of his human resources. What refers to the need of the employees for food, drinks, and rest? A. Physiological need B. Security need C. Esteem need D. 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Prev Article Next Article (Last Updated On: September 25, 2022) This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 2 of the Series in Engineering Management as one of the General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including past Board Questions in General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) field. Continue Practice Exam Test Questions Part 2 of the Series⇐ MCQ in Engineering Management Part 1 | Engineering Board Exam Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions. 51. What refers to the learning that is provided in order to improve performance on the present job? A. Training B. Development C. Vestibule D. Specialized courses Answer: Option A Solution: 52. What technique is best suited for projects that contain many repetitions of some standard activities? A. Benchmark job technique B. Parametric technique C. Modular technique D. Non- modular technique 53. What organizational structure is based on the assumption that each unit should specialize in a specific functional area and perform all of the tasks that require its expertise? A. Functional organization B. Territorial organization C. Process organization D. Product organization 54. What type of organization structure in which each project is assigned to a single organizational unit and the various functions are performed by personnel within the unit? A. Functional organization B. Territorial organization C. Process organization D. Product organization 55. What organizational structure provides a sound basis for balancing the use of human resources and skills? A. Functional organization B. Matrix organization C. Process organization D. Product organization 56. In which type of organization where the structure can lead to a “dual boss” phenomenon? A. Functional organization B. Matrix organization C. Process organization D. Product organization 57. Which one is an advantage of a matrix organization? A. Rapid reaction organization B. Adaptation to changing environment C. State-of-the-art technology D. Better utilization of resources 58. Which one is a disadvantage of a matrix organization? A. Dual accountability of personnel B. Conflicts between project and functional managers C. Profit-and-loss accountability difficult D. Inefficient use of specialist 59. Which one is an advantage projectized organization? A. Efficient use of technical personnel B. Good project schedule and cost control C. Single point for customer contact D. Rapid reaction time possible 60. Which one is a disadvantage of a projectized organization? A. Uncertain technical direction B. Inefficient use of specialist C. Insecurity regarding future job assignments D. Slower work flow 61. Which one is an advantage of a functional organization? A. Efficient use of technical personnel B. Rapid reaction time possible C. Career continuity and growth of technical personnel D. Good technology transfer between projects 62. Which one is disadvantage of a functional organization? A. Weak customer interface B. Weak project authority C. Inefficient use of specialist D. Slower work flow 63. In what type of organization where a project manager is held responsible for completion of the project and is often assigned a budget? A. Functional organization B. Matrix organization C. Projectized organization D. Project coordinated organization 64. In selecting an organizational structure, which of the following is not a criterion? A. Finance and accounting B. Customer relation C. Location D. Technology 65. What is NOT a factor to be taken into consideration when selecting an organizational structure for managing projects? A. Overhead cost B. Type of technology used C. Location of the project D. Level of uncertainty in projects 66. If a project have multidimensional goals, the project manager often use his __________ to reach a compromise solution. A. Leadership B. Tradeoff analysis skill C. Authority D. Decision-making skill 67. Who is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed successfully as measured by time, cost, performance and stakeholder satisfaction? A. Functional manager B. Project manager C. Chief engineer D. Department supervisor 68. Who is responsible for running a department so that all his customers are served efficiently and effectively? A. Area manager B. Sales manager C. Functional manager D. Project manager 69. What is the major activity of the project support office? A. Administrative support for projects B. Support for tools and techniques C. Overall project management support D. Project management via the internet 70. What is the major activity of the project office? A. Administrative support for projects B. Support for tools and techniques C. Overall project management support D. Project management via internet 71. What is an important tool for the design and implementation of the project’s work content? A. Linear responsibility chart B. Gantt chart C. Life cycle model D. Project design chart 72. What chart summarizes the relationships between project stakeholders and their responsibilities in each project element? A. Linear responsibility chart B. Matrix responsibility chart C. Responsibility interface matrix D. All of the above 73. What network model enables engineer managers to schedule, monitor, and control large and complex projects by using only one time factor per activity? A. Forecasting B. Critical path method C. Program evaluation review technique D. Simulation 74. What network model enables engineer managers to schedule, monitor, and control large and complex projects by employing three time estimate for each activity? A. Forecasting B. Critical path method C. Program evaluation review technique D. Simulation 75. For a project manager to have an effective means of identifying and communicating the planned activities and their interrelationships, he must use a network technique. One of the network techniques is commonly known as CPM. What does CPM stands for? A. Critical plan method B. Critical path method C. Critical project method D. Coordinated plan method 76. For a project manager to have an efficient means of identifying and communicating the planned activities and their interrelationships, he must use a network technique. One of the network techniques is commonly known as PERT. What does Pert stands for? A. Project evaluation review technique B. Program evaluation review technique C. Path evaluation review technique D. Program execution review technique 77. What is the benefit of using PERT/CPM network as integral component of project management? A. They furnish a consistent framework for planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling project. B. They illustrate the inter-dependencies of all tasks C. They can be used to estimate the expected project completion dares as well as the probability that the project will be completed by a specific date D. All of the above 78. The CPM was developed by Rand and Walker in what year? A. 1957 B. 1958 C. 1959 D. 1960 79. In what year was PERT developed? A. 1957 B. 1958 C. 1959 D. 1960 80. In Morris life cycle model, a project is divided into how many stages to be performed in sequence? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 81. What is the first stage in the life cycle of a project using Morris model? A. Planning and design B. Feasibility C. Production D. Turnover and startup 82. Risk management is: A. Risk avoidance B. Controlling risk C. To gain opportunities D. All of the above 83. What technique a manager must use if he decides to absorb the risk in the project? A. Create buffer in the form of management reserve or extra time in schedule B. Use a different technology C. Use a different supplier D. Buying insurance 84. Buying insurance is a form of: A. Risk elimination B. Risk reduction C. Risk sharing D. Risk absorption 85. What refers to any technique used either to minimize the probability of an accident or to mitigate its consequences? A. Reliability management B. Risk management C. Quality assurance management D. Project assurance management 86. What refers to the techniques that encompass risk assignment and the inclusive evaluation of risk, costs and benefits of alternative projects or policies? A. Risk management B. Risk-benefit analysis C. Benefit management D. Uncertainty analysis 87. What is measured by the amount of resources that a manager can allocate without the need to get an approval from his or her manager? A. Responsibility B. Leadership C. Authority D. Tradeoff skill 88. What is defined as a course of action aimed at ensuring that the organization will achieve its objectives? A. Goal B. Strategy C. Program D. Plan 89. When there is a degradation of service provided by the company to clients, it is a sign that the engineer manager in-charge: A. Lacks leadership skill B. Has inadequate control C. Has poor organization D. Has no proper planning 90. What principal element of uncertainty refers to a measure of the relevance of available information to the problem at hand? A. Statistical confidence B. Tolerance C. Incompleteness of the data D. Ambiguity in modeling the problem 91. One of the mnemonic management tool used is the SMEAC. What does the acronym SMEAC stands for? A. Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, Coordination B. Situation, Mission, Execution, Application, Communication C. Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, Communication D. Strategy, Mission, Execution, Administration, Communication 92. In the management tools, SMEAC, where A stands for administration, which is the appropriate question will the manager ask? A. What do we need to get it done? B. What are we aiming to do? C. How are we going to do it? D. What is the operation environment? 93. In project management, what is usually the first step underlying in the process of performing a project? A. Select appropriate performance measures B. Define the goals of the project and their relative importance C. Identify a need for a product or service D. Develop a technological concept 94. In the process of performing a project, after the need for a product or service is identified, what is usually the next step? A. Define the goals of the project and their relative importance B. Develop a budget C. Develop a schedule D. Develop the technological concept 95. What is usually the last step in the process of performing a project? A. Select appropriate performance measures B. Implement a plan C. Monitor and control the project D. Evaluate project success 96. To consider the consequence of uncertainly on project management, laws on project management are developed. One of which is “A careless planned project will take __________ times longer to complete than expected”. A. Three B. Four C. Two D. Two and a half 97. In the typical functional organization hierarchy, the chief engineer is under the __________. A. Finance manager B. Manufacturing manager C. General manager D. Marketing manager 98. What is a diagram of the organization’s official positions and formal lines of authority called? A. Organization chart B. Authority chart C. Policy chart D. Control chart 99. What is defined as the process of identifying and choosing alternative courses of action in a manner appropriate to the demands of the situations? A. Sampling theory B. Alternative-analysis C. Problem-solving D. Decision-making 100. What refers to the activity of incorporating the technical know how with the ability to organize and coordinate workforce, materials, equipment and all other resources including money? A. Engineering management B. Engineering technology C. 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Prev Article Next Article (Last Updated On: October 29, 2022) This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 3 of the Series in Engineering Management as one of the General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including past Board Questions in General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) field. Continue Practice Exam Test Questions Part 3 of the Series⇐ MCQ in Engineering Management Part 2 | Engineering Board Exam Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions. 101. Defined as the creative problem solving process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve its mission and objectives. A. Management B. Planning C. Organizing D. Supervision Answer: Option A Solution: 102. Refers to the activity combining “technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money.” A. Engineering Management B. Engineering Materials C. Engineering Organization D. Engineering Club 103. The following are considered as functions of an engineer except A. Testing B. Construction C. Sales D. Physical Education 104. A function of an engineer where the engineer is engaged in the process of learning about nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories. A. Research B. Design and Development C. Testing D. Manufacturing 105. A function of an engineer where the engineer undertakes the activity of turning a product concept to a finished physical term. A. Research B. Manufacturing C. Testing D. Design and Development 106. A function of an engineer where the engineer works in a unit where new products or parts are tested for workability. A. Research B. Design and Development C. Testing D. Manufacturing 107. A function of an engineer where the engineer is directly in charge of production personnel or assumes responsibility for the product. A. Research B. Design and Development C. Testing D. Manufacturing 108. A function of an engineer where the engineer is either directly in charge of the construction personnel or may have responsibility for the quality of the construction process. A. Construction B. Sales C. Consulting D. Government 109. A function of an engineer where the engineer assists the company’s customers to meet their needs, especially those that require technical expertise. A. Construction B. Government C. Consulting D. Sales 110. A function of an engineer where the engineer works as consultant of any individual or organization requiring his services. A. Construction B. Sales C. Consulting D. Government 111. A function of an engineer where the engineer may find employment in the government performing any of the various tasks in regulating, monitoring, and controlling the activities of various institutions, public or private. A. Construction B. Sales C. Government D. Consulting 112. A function of an engineer where the engineer gets employment in a school and is assigned as a teacher of engineering courses. A. Teaching B. Government C. Management D. Consulting 113. A function of an engineer where the engineer is assigned to manage groups of people performing specific tasks. A. Teaching B. Government C. Management D. Consulting 114. Defined as the process of identifying and choosing alternative courses of action in a manner appropriate to the demands of the situation. A. Decision Making B. Engineering Management C. Initiative D. Problem solving 115. The first step in Decision making process is to A. Analyze environment B. Diagnose problem C. Make a choice D. Articulate problem or opportunity 116. The last step in decision making process is to A. Analyze environment B. Make a choice C. Diagnose problem D. Evaluate and adapt decision results 117. Refers to evaluation of alternatives using intuition and subjective judgment. A. Quantitative evaluation B. Qualitative evaluation C. Relative evaluation D. Subjective evaluation 118. Refers to evaluation of alternatives using any technique in a group classified as rational and analytical. A. Quantitative evaluation B. Qualitative evaluation C. Relative evaluation D. Subjective evaluation 119. Refers to the management function that involves anticipating future trends and determining the best strategies and tactics to achieve organizational objectives. A. Management B. Planning C. Organizing D. Supervision 120. Refers to the process of determining the major goals of the organization and the policies and strategies for obtaining and using resources to achieve those goals. A. Operational Planning B. Intermediate Planning C. Strategic planning D. Secondary Planning 121. The top management of any firm is involved in this type of planning. A. Operational Planning B. Intermediate Planning C. Strategic planning D. Secondary Planning 122. Refers to the process of determining the contributions that subunits can make with allocated resources. A. Operational Planning B. Intermediate Planning C. Strategic planning D. Secondary Planning 123. This type of planning is undertaken by middle management. A. Operational Planning B. Intermediate Planning C. Strategic planning D. Secondary Planning 124. Refers to the process of determining how specific tasks can best be accomplished on time with available resources. A. Operational Planning B. Intermediate Planning C. Strategic planning D. Secondary Planning 125. This type of planning is a responsibility of lower management. A. Operational Planning B. Intermediate Planning C. Strategic planning D. Secondary Planning 126. This is the written document or blueprint for implementing and controlling an organization’s marketing activities related to particular marketing strategy. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Short-range plans 127. This is a written document that states the quantity of output a company must produce in broad terms and by product family. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Short-range plans 128. It is a document that summarizes the current financial situation of the firm, analyzes financial needs, and recommends a direction for financial activities. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Short-range plans 129. It is a document that indicates the human resource needs of a company detailed in terms of quantity and quality and based on the requirements of the company’s strategic plan. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Human Resource Management Plan 130. These are plans intended to cover a period of less than one year. First-line supervisors are mostly concerned with these planes. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans 131. These are plans covering a time span of more than one year. These are mostly undertaken by middle and top management. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans 132. Plans that are used again and again and they focus on managerial situations that recur repeatedly. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans 133. These are broad guidelines to aid managers at every level in making decisions about recurring situations or function. A. Policies B. Procedures C. Guidelines D. Rules 134. These are plans that describe the exact series of actions to be taken in a given situation. A. Policies B. Procedures C. Guidelines D. Rules 135. These are statements that either require or forbid a certain action. A. Policies B. Procedures C. Guidelines D. Rules 136. Specifically developed to implement courses of action that are relatively unique and are unlikely to be repeated. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans 137. A plan which sets forth the projected expenditure for a certain activity and explains where the required funds will come from. A. Project B. Budget C. Program D. Financial Statement 138. A plan designed to coordinate a large set of activities. A. Project B. Budget C. Program D. Financial Statement 139. A plan that is usually more limited in scope than a program and is sometimes prepared to support a program. A. Project B. Budget C. Program D. Financial Statement 140. A management function which refers to the structuring of resources and activities to accomplish objectives in an efficient and effective manner. A. Organizing B. Planning C. Supervising D. Structure 141. The arrangement or relationship of positions within an organization. A. Organizing B. Planning C. Supervising D. Structure 142. This is a form of departmentalization in which everyone engaged in one functional activity, such as engineering or marketing, is grouped into one unit. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization 143. This type of organization is very effective in similar firms especially “single business firms where key activities revolve around well-defined skills and areas of specialization”. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization 144. This refers to the organization of a company by a division that brings together all those involved with a certain type of product or customer. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization 145. This is appropriate for a large corporation with many product lines in several related industries. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization 146. An organizational structure in which each employee reports both a functional or division manager and to a project or group manager. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization 147. Refers to a manager’s right to tell subordinates what to do and then see that they do it. A. Line authority B. Staff authority C. Functional authority D. Head authority 148. A staff specialist’s right to give advice to a superior. A. Line authority B. Staff authority C. Functional authority D. Head authority 149. A specialist’s right to oversee lower level personnel involved in that specialty, regardless of where the personnel are in the organization. A. Line authority B. Staff authority C. Functional authority D. Head authority 150. A committee created for a short-term purpose and have a limited life. A. Ad hoc committee B. Standing committee C. 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Prev Article Next Article (Last Updated On: October 29, 2022) This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 4 of the Series in Engineering Management as one of the General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) topic. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including past Board Questions in General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) field. Continue Practice Exam Test Questions Part 4 of the Series⇐ MCQ in Engineering Management Part 3 | Engineering Board Exam Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions. 151. A permanent committee that deals with issues on an ongoing basis. A. Ad hoc committee B. Standing committee C. Sinking committee D. Midget committee Answer: Option B Solution: 152. Defined as the management function that determines human resource needs, recruits, selects, trains, and develops human resources for jobs created by an organization. A. Resourcing B. Recruitment C. Hiring D. Staffing 153. An assessment of future human resource needs in relation to the current capabilities of the organization. A. Forecasting B. Control C. Programming D. Recruitment 154. Refers to translation of the forecasted human resource needs to personnel objectives and goals. A. Forecasting B. Control C. Programming D. Recruitment 155. This refers to monitoring human resource action plans and evaluating their success. A. Forecasting B. Evaluation and Control C. Programming D. Recruitment 156. Refers to attracting qualified persons to apply for vacant positions in the company so that those who are best suited to serve the company may be selected. A. Forecasting B. Evaluation and Control C. Programming D. Recruitment 157. Refers to the act of choosing from those that are available than individuals most likely to succeed on the job. A. Forecasting B. Evaluation and Control C. Selection D. Training 158. In this staffing procedure, the new employee is provided with the necessary information about the company and will be introduced to the immediate working environment and co-workers. A. Performance Appraisal B. Induction and Orientation C. Training and Development D. Monetary Rewards 159. Refers to the learning that is provided in order to improve performance on the present job. A. Performance Appraisal B. Induction and Orientation C. Training and Development D. Monetary Rewards 160. Refers to a movement by a person into a position of higher pay and greater responsibilities and which is given as a reward for competence and ambition. A. Monetary reward B. Promotion C. Demotion D. Transfer 161. The movement of a person to a different job at the same or similar level of responsibility in the organization. A. Monetary reward B. Promotion C. Demotion D. Transfer 162. The movement from one position to another which has less pay or responsibility attached to it. It is used as a form of punishment or as a temporary measure to keep an employee until he is offered a higher position. A. Separation B. Promotion C. Demotion D. Transfer 163. Either a voluntary or involuntary termination of an employee. A. Separation B. Transfer C. Termination D. Demotion 164. A process of sharing information through symbols, including words and message. A. Counseling B. Communication C. Hypnotism D. Language 165. Function of communication that can be used for decision-making at various work levels in the organization. A. Information Function B. Emotive Function C. Motivation Function D. Control Function 166. A function of communication used as a means to motivate employees to commit themselves to the organizations objectives. A. Information Function B. Emotive Function C. Motivation Function D. Control Function 167. Function of communication that deals when feelings are repressed in the organization, employees are affected by anxiety, which, in turn, affects performance. A. Information Function B. Emotive Function C. Motivation Function D. Control Function 168. A form of communication transmitted through hearing or sight. A. Verbal B. Oral C. Written D. Nonverbal 169. A means of conveying message through body language, as well as the use of time, space, touch, clothing, appearance and aesthetic elements. A. Verbal B. Oral C. Written D. Nonverbal 170. Refers to the process of activating behavior, sustaining it, and directing it toward a particular goal. A. Suppression B. Motivation C. Praising D. Unification 171. The following are considered as factors contributing to motivation except: A. Willingness to do a job B. Self-confidence in carrying out a task C. Needs satisfaction D. Inferiority complex 172. The following are considered theories of Motivation except: A. Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy Theory B. Expectancy Theory C. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory D. Gagarin’s Theory 173. It is a management function which involves influencing others to engage in the work behaviors necessary to reach organizational goals. A. Sales talk B. Motivation C. Leading D. Commanding 174. A person who occupies a higher position has power over persons in lower positions within the organization. This describes: A. Legitimate power B. Referent power C. Coercive power D. Reward power 175. When a person has the ability to give rewards to anybody who follows orders or requests, it termed as: A. Legitimate power B. Referent power C. Coercive power D. Reward power 176. When a person compels with orders through treats or punishment. A. Legitimate power B. Referent power C. Coercive power D. Reward power 177. When a person can get compliance from another because the latter would want to be identified with the former. A. Legitimate power B. Referent power C. Coercive power D. Reward power 178. Which of the following is not a trait of an effective leader: A. A high level of personal drive B. Knowledge of the company, industry or technology C. Charisma D. Greedy 179. Refers to the process of ascertaining whether organizational objectives have been achieved and determining what activities should then be taken to achieve objectives better in the future. A. Planning B. Controlling C. Evaluation D. Inspection 180. A type of controlling when the management anticipates problems and prevents their occurrence. A. Feed forward control B. Preventive control C. Concurrent control D. Feedback control 181. A type of controlling when the operations are already ongoing and activities to detect variances are made. A. Feed forward control B. Preventive control C. Concurrent control D. Feedback control 182. A type of controlling when information is gathered about a completed activity, and in order that evaluation and steps for improvement are derived. A. Feed forward control B. Preventive control C. Concurrent control D. Feedback control 183. Refers to any process that accepts inputs and uses resources to change those inputs in useful ways. A. Operation B. Production C. Construction D. Creation 184. The process of planning, organizing, and controlling operations to reach objectives efficiently and effectively. A. Planning B. Operations management C. Evaluation management D. Backboning 185. A process of creating a set of product specifications appropriate to the demands of the situation. A. Product Design B. Blueprinting C. Product planning D. Conceptualizing 186. Refers to forecasting the future sales of a given product, translating this forecast into the demand it generates for various production facilities, and arranging for the procurement of these facilities. A. Product Design B. Blueprinting C. Product planning D. Conceptualizing 187. The phase of production control involved in developing timetables that specify how long each operation in the production process takes. A. Plotting B. Scheduling C. Timetable D. Anticipating 188. Refers to the approach that seeks efficiency of operation through integration of all material acquisition, movement, and storage activities in the firm. A. Work B. Quality Control C. Inventory Control D. Purchasing and Materials Management 189. The process of establishing and maintaining appropriate levels of reserve stocks of goods. A. Work-Flow Layout B. Quality Control C. Inventory Control D. Purchasing and Materials Management 190. The process of determining the physical arrangement of the production system. A. Work-Flow Layout B. Quality Control C. Inventory Control D. Purchasing and Materials Management 191. Refers to the measurement of products or services against standards set by the company. A. Work-Flow Layout B. Quality Control C. Inventory Control D. Purchasing and Materials Management 192. A group of activities designed to facilitate and expedite the selling of goods and services. A. Advertisement B. Commercial C. Marketing D. Sales 193. The four P’s of marketing are the following except: A. Product B. Price C. Promotion D. Publicity 194. It includes the tangible (or intangible) item and its capacity to satisfy a specified need. A. Product B. Price C. Promotion D. Place 195. Refers to the money or other considerations exchanged for the purchase or use of the product, idea, or service. A. Product B. Price C. Promotion D. Place 196. An important factor for a company to locate in places where they can be easily reached by their customers. A. Product B. Price C. Promotion D. Place 197. Defined as communicating information between seller and potential buyer to influence attitudes and behavior. A. Product B. Price C. Promotion D. Place 198. A type of promotion where a paid message appears in mass media for the purpose of informing or persuading people about particular products, services, beliefs, or action. A. Advertising B. Publicity C. Sales promotion D. Personal selling 199. The promotional tool that publishes news or information about a product, service, or idea on behalf of a sponsor but is not paid for by the sponsor. A. Advertising B. Publicity C. Sales promotion D. Personal selling 200. A more aggressive means of promoting the sales of a product or service. A. Advertising B. Publicity C. Sales promotion D. 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