Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Management.

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201.

Communication between HR manager and salesman is an example of:

A. Horizontal communication
B. Lateral communication
C. Diagonal communication
D. Vertical communication
Answer» D. Vertical communication
202.

Which of the following combination is /are example/s of written communication?

A. Letters and voicemail
B. Reports and email
C. Circulars and voicemail
D. All the above.
Answer» C. Circulars and voicemail
203.

Which of the following is/are barriers of listening?

A. Sluggishness
B. Premature evaluation
C. External distractions
D. All of these.
Answer» E.
204.

Listening has been identified as one of the “seven habits of highly effective people”by :

A. Lundsteen
B. Stephen Covey
C. Lee Iacocca
D. Tom Peters
Answer» C. Lee Iacocca
205.

The quality of a report is determined mainly by:

A. The language of the report
B. The visual aspects
C. The length of the report
D. The accuracy of the data
Answer» E.
206.

In empathetic communication, we can:

A. Probe
B. Respond to the feelings
C. Interpret
D. advice
Answer» C. Interpret
207.

____and testimonials are important because they express the opinion of others theapplicant’s suitability for a position.

A. References.
B. Qualification.
C. Service certificate.
D. Letters.
Answer» B. Qualification.
208.

Wrong decoding means:

A. Badly worded message
B. Message sent to wrong receiver
C. Interpreted meaning is different from intended message
D. Message sent by wrong sender
Answer» D. Message sent by wrong sender
209.

List of items to be discussed and decided in a meeting is called as ____

A. Resolution.
B. Minutes.
C. Invoice.
D. Agenda
Answer» E.
210.

------------ indicates the hierarchy of topics and their sequences.

A. Appendix
B. List of references
C. Bibliography
D. Table of contents
Answer» E.
211.

Small cards that contain the important points of presentation is known as:

A. Hand-outs
B. Cue-cards
C. Attention grabbers
D. None of these
Answer» B. Cue-cards
212.

Communication between HR manager and Finance manager is an example of:

A. Downward communication
B. Upward communication
C. Diagonal communication
D. Horizontal communication
Answer» E.
213.

Which of the following combination is /are example/s of oral communication?

A. Meetings, memos and presentations
B. Meetings, memos and performance reviews
C. Meetings, presentations and performance reviews
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
214.

The most basic type of listening is known as :

A. Discriminative listening
B. Comprehension listening
C. Appreciative listening
D. Evaluative listening
Answer» B. Comprehension listening
215.

---------- presentations include talks, seminars, proposals, workshops, conferences,and meetings the presenter or presenters share their expertise, and information is exchanged.

A. Informative
B. Persuasive
C. Image building
D. Decision making
Answer» B. Persuasive
216.

Posters fall under _______communication.

A. Oral.
B. Visual.
C. Written.
D. Spoken.
Answer» C. Written.
217.

---------- refers to the amount of space that individuals naturally maintain betweeneach other.

A. Chronemics
B. Gestures
C. Proxemics
D. None of these.
Answer» D. None of these.
218.

. ............... refers to mental disturbances

A. Coherence
B. Notion
C. Distraction
D. Psychological noise
Answer» D. Psychological noise
219.

. ............. are usually the least formal method of written communication within the workplace and will usually include various notices or information relating to welfare and safety issues;

A. Manuals
B. Memos
C. Letters
D. Circulars
Answer» B. Memos
220.

Physical Barriers to communication are ______

A. Time and distance.
B. Interpretation of words.
C. Denotations.
D. Connotations.
Answer» B. Interpretation of words.
221.

Communication meant for changing the attitude of others is known as------------ communication.

A. Directive
B. Mass
C. Persuasive
D. All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.
222.

----------is a kind of written announcement that is distributed to a large number of people to convey any commercial or non-commercial message at minimum time, costs and efforts.

A. Memo
B. Notice
C. Circular
D. Publicity
Answer» D. Publicity
223.

Arriving ahead of time for a meeting is an example of :

A. Feedback
B. body language
C. Non-verbal communication
D. Verbal communication
Answer» D. Verbal communication
224.

In .................. form of communication, a subordinate is permitted to communicatewith the boss of his boss.

A. Chain
B. Circular
C. Inverted V
D. Wheel
Answer» D. Wheel
225.

--------------- takes place when you listen to only those things that you want to hearor to those that you interested

A. Discriminative listening
B. Biased listening
C. Selective Listening
D. Appreciative listening
Answer» E.
226.

The keys to write a successful resume are:

A. Too long, verbose descriptions and over confident tone
B. “You” attitude, focus on your audience and think about prospective employers need
C. None of the above
D. All of the above
Answer» C. None of the above
227.

Grapevine communication is associated with _____communication.

A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Horizontal
D. Vertical.
Answer» C. Horizontal
228.

. ..................... is the study of body physical movements.

A. Kinesics
B. Proxemics
C. Time language
D. Paralanguage
Answer» B. Proxemics
229.

__________ is the process of exchanging messages between a seller and a customer.

A. Organisational communication
B. Business Communication
C. Managerial communication
D. Professional communication
Answer» C. Managerial communication
230.

Communication with superiors involves:

A. Directions
B. Orders
C. Complaints
D. Instructions
Answer» D. Instructions
231.

Diagonal communication is also known as:

A. Cross ward communication
B. Horizontal communication
C. Vertical communication
D. Any of the above
Answer» B. Horizontal communication
232.

Transactional analysis (TA) was developed by:

A. Elton Mayo
B. Weber
C. Maslow
D. Eric Berne
Answer» E.
233.

In ---------- form of communication, a subordinate is permitted tocommunicate with the boss of his boss.

A. Wheel
B. Chain
C. Circular
D. Inverted “V”
Answer» E.
234.

Written communication doesn’t includes

A. Reports
B. Forms.
C. Notice.
D. None of these.
Answer» E.
235.

Conciseness of message refers to:

A. Crispness
B. Comprehensiveness
C. Specificity
D. Brevity
Answer» E.
236.

It involves how we say something in different pitch, tone and voice modulation suchas slow or fast.

A. Kinesics
B. Proxemics
C. Time language
D. Paralanguage
Answer» E.
237.

A ----------- letter should be organized like sales letter

A. Resume
B. Curriculum vitae
C. Application letter
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
238.

Curriculum vitae is known as-

A. Personal profile
B. Personal data sheet
C. Qualification sheet
D. All the above
Answer» E.
239.

According to Richard Fitch, in communication process 90% belongs to ----------

A. Formal communication
B. Non-verbal communication
C. Informal communication
D. Oral communication
Answer» C. Informal communication
240.

An Agenda prepared in connection with ____

A. Meeting.
B. Business tours.
C. Exhibition.
D. Personal notes.
Answer» B. Business tours.
241.

------------ Means how our voice stress, pause, sigh etc.communicates.

A. Paralanguage
B. Body language
C. Gestures
D. Proxemics
Answer» B. Body language
242.

. Which of the following is a basic part of report?

A. Cover
B. Recommendation
C. Title page
D. Glossary
Answer» C. Title page
243.

The resume should be written before the job application letter because:

A. The resume is seen first
B. The resume helps to decide what to highlight in the letter
C. The resume is more important than the letter
D. Most employers do not read application letters
Answer» D. Most employers do not read application letters
244.

.......is also referred to as critical/judgmental listening

A. Discriminative listening
B. Biased listening
C. Evaluative listening
D. Appreciative listening
Answer» D. Appreciative listening
245.

A resume summarizes the following:

A. Strengths and weaknesses
B. Personality
C. Education and experience
D. Hobbies
Answer» D. Hobbies
246.

The two broad areas of communication are:

A. Oral and written communication
B. Verbal and written communication
C. Verbal and non-verbal communication
D. Oral and non-verbal communication
Answer» D. Oral and non-verbal communication
247.

. _____is a communication which contains the decision of the meeting.

A. Amendment.
B. Resolution.
C. Debate.
D. Minutes.
Answer» E.
248.

Communication means ___information, feeling and thoughts, with others.

A. To receive.
B. Exchange of.
C. Conveying.
D. All the above.
Answer» C. Conveying.
249.

According to Proxemics (space language), zones are classified into------- categories

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
250.

Business Letters that please the receiver are called

A. Good news letter
B. Praising letter
C. Routine letter
D. All the above.
Answer» C. Routine letter