Q. In a resource allocation scenario, if a company decides to allocate more funds to marketing rather than research and development, this is an example of: (2023)
A.
Budget reallocation.
B.
Resource optimization.
C.
Opportunity cost.
D.
Strategic planning.
Solution
This decision reflects budget reallocation, as funds are being shifted from one area to another, making option 0 correct.
Q. In a resource allocation scenario, which of the following factors is least likely to influence decision-making?
A.
Cost-benefit analysis.
B.
Stakeholder interests.
C.
Personal biases of decision-makers.
D.
Geographical location of resources.
Solution
While geographical location can be a factor, it is often less influential than cost-benefit analysis, stakeholder interests, and personal biases, making option 3 the least likely.
Correct Answer:
D
— Geographical location of resources.
Q. In a scenario where a company has to choose between investing in marketing or product development, which principle of resource allocation is being applied? (2023)
A.
Scarcity.
B.
Efficiency.
C.
Equity.
D.
Sustainability.
Solution
The principle of scarcity is applied when a company must choose between two competing investments due to limited resources, making option 0 correct.
Q. In a scenario where resources are limited, which strategy is most effective for maximizing output?
A.
Allocating resources equally across all departments.
B.
Prioritizing departments based on their contribution to overall goals.
C.
Investing heavily in one department to boost its performance.
D.
Reducing resources in underperforming departments without analysis.
Solution
Prioritizing departments based on their contribution to overall goals ensures that resources are allocated where they can generate the most value, making option 1 the best strategy.
Correct Answer:
B
— Prioritizing departments based on their contribution to overall goals.
Q. In a scenario where resources are limited, which strategy is most effective for prioritizing resource allocation? (2023)
A.
Random selection of projects
B.
Allocating resources based on historical performance
C.
Evaluating projects based on their potential return on investment
D.
Distributing resources equally among all projects
Solution
Evaluating projects based on their potential return on investment is the most effective strategy for prioritizing resource allocation in scenarios with limited resources.
Correct Answer:
C
— Evaluating projects based on their potential return on investment
Q. In resource allocation, what does the term 'trade-off' refer to?
A.
The process of allocating resources without any constraints.
B.
The balance between different resource needs and their availability.
C.
The elimination of all costs associated with resource use.
D.
The equal distribution of resources among all stakeholders.
Solution
A trade-off in resource allocation refers to the balance between different resource needs and their availability, making option 1 the correct interpretation.
Correct Answer:
B
— The balance between different resource needs and their availability.
Q. In the context of resource allocation, what does the term 'equity' refer to? (2023)
A.
The fair distribution of resources among individuals
B.
The total value of resources owned by an individual
C.
The efficiency of resource use in production
D.
The market price of resources
Solution
Equity in resource allocation refers to the fair distribution of resources among individuals, ensuring that everyone has access to necessary resources.
Correct Answer:
A
— The fair distribution of resources among individuals
Q. In the context of resource allocation, what does the term 'scalability' refer to?
A.
The ability to increase or decrease resource allocation based on demand.
B.
The process of distributing resources evenly across all projects.
C.
The total amount of resources available for allocation.
D.
The efficiency of resource use in a project.
Solution
Scalability in resource allocation refers to the ability to increase or decrease resource allocation based on demand, allowing organizations to adapt to changing needs.
Correct Answer:
A
— The ability to increase or decrease resource allocation based on demand.
Q. What does the term 'diminishing returns' imply in the context of resource allocation? (2023)
A.
Increasing resource input leads to proportionally higher output.
B.
After a certain point, adding more resources results in smaller increases in output.
C.
Resources should be allocated equally to maximize output.
D.
All resources must be utilized to achieve maximum efficiency.
Solution
Diminishing returns imply that after a certain point, adding more resources results in smaller increases in output, highlighting the need for careful resource allocation.
Correct Answer:
B
— After a certain point, adding more resources results in smaller increases in output.
