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Nature and Significance of Management: Class 12 Business Studies (UP Board) important questions and practice

Nature and Significance of Management is chapter 1 of 12 in UP Board Class 12 Business Studies. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.

Topics in this chapter

  • Management: concept, objectives (organisational, social, personal) and importance
  • Management as an art, science and profession
  • Levels of management: top, middle, operational
  • Functions of management: planning, organising, staffing, directing, controlling
  • Coordination: the essence of management, its characteristics and importance

What examiners usually ask

  • 'Management is a science as well as an art.' Justify the statement
  • Explain the functions of middle level management
  • Why is coordination called the essence of management? Explain any four characteristics of coordination

Exam tip

For 'management as a profession' always conclude that it does not fully meet the criteria (no restricted entry, no mandatory code), and for coordination link it to all five functions and all three levels, which is what the 'essence' answer requires.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the important questions from Nature and Significance of Management for UP Board Class 12?

The question types listed above repeat most often in UP Board Class 12 Business Studies papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.

Is Nature and Significance of Management in the UP Board Class 12 Business Studies syllabus?

Yes. Nature and Significance of Management is part of the current UP Board Class 12 Business Studies syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.

Can I practise Nature and Significance of Management MCQs in Hindi?

Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.

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