CAT/1995

Question . 170

Direction for Questions: Arrange sentences A, B, C, and D between sentences 1 and 6 to form a logical sequence of the six sentences.

1. Conflicting demands for resources are always voiced by different functions/ departments in an organization.

A. Every manager examines the task entrusted to him and evaluates the resources required.

B. Availability of resources in full measure makes task achievement easy because it reduces the effort needed to somewhat make-do.

C. A safety cushion is built into demand for resources, to offset the adverse impact of any cut imposed by the seniors.

D. This aspect needs to be understood as reality.

6. Dynamic, energetic, growth-oriented, and wise management are always confronted with the inadequacy of resources with respect to one some of the four M’s (men, machines, money, and materials ) and the two T’s (time and technology).