Class 12 · Business Studies · CBSE Board · 2016–2025

Principles of Management — Class 12 Business Studies PYQs

30 questions from this chapter, asked in 7 Class 12 exams between 2016–2025 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

30questions
7Class 12 exams
2016–2025years covered
1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6mark values asked

Questions asked per year

Practice questions

Q1MCQ20251 mark

'The principles of management can be modified by the managers when the situation so demands.' This highlights which of the following feature of principles of management :
[Max Marks: 1 | Set: 66/1/1 | Set: 66/1/2 | Set: 66/1/3]

(A)General guidelines
(B)Flexible
(C)Contingent
(D)Mainly behavioural
Q220256 marks

Explain the following principles of General Management :
(i) Scalar chain
(ii) Equity
(iii) Initiative
[Max Marks: 6 | Set: 66/1/1]

Q320256 marks

Explain the following techniques of scientific management :
(i) Time Study
(ii) Motion Study
(iii) Fatigue Study
[Max Marks: 6 | Set: 66/1/2]

Q420254 marks

Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol :
(i) Unity of Command
(ii) Order
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/2 | Set: 66/2/1 | Set: 66/2/2]

Q520254 marks

Explain the following points of significance of principles of management :
(i) Scientific Decision
(ii) Fulfilling Social Responsibility
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/2 | Set: 66/2/1 | Set: 66/2/2]

Q620254 marks

Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol :
(i) Equity
(ii) Initiative
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/3 | Set: 66/2/3]

Q720254 marks

Explain the following points of significance of principles of management :
(i) Meeting changing environment requirements
(ii) Management training, education and research
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/1/3 | Set: 66/2/3]

Q8MCQ20251 mark

Match the techniques of scientific management given in Column – I with their meaning given in Column – II :

Column – I Column – II
(a) Method Study (i) It refers to the study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions etc. which are undertaken while doing a typical job.
(b) Motion Study (ii) It determines the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task.
(c) Time Study (iii) It determines the standard time taken to perform a well defined job.
(d) Fatigue Study (iv) It determines one best way of doing a job.
(A)(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(B)(i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(C)(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(D)(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Q920254 marks

Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol :
(i) Division of work
(ii) Authority and Responsibility
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/2/1]

Q1020254 marks

Explain the following points of significance of principles of management :
(i) Providing managers with useful insights into reality
(ii) Optimum utilization of resources
[Max Marks: 4 | Set: 66/2/1]

Why practise Principles of Management PYQs?

Principles of Management has appeared in 7 Class 12 Business Studies exams we track between 2016–2025, with questions worth 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 marks. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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