2331 + Mcqs in Management Page 16 McqOptions

751.	All are the external factors responsible for change except change in
A.	Government Policies
B.	Market scenario
C.	Technology
D.	Leadership
Answer» E.

Discussion

752.	What do we call the process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment?
A.	interpretation
B.	environmental analysis
C.	social verification
D.	perception
Answer» E.

Discussion

753.	MBO process is as follows
A.	set worker objective – Review organizational goal –monitor progress – Evaluation – Give reward
B.	Review organizational goal – set worker objective – monitor progress –Evaluation – Give reward
C.	Review organizational goal – monitor progress – set worker objective –Evaluation – Give reward
D.	Review organizational goal – set worker objective –monitor progress–Give reward–Evaluation
Answer» C. Review organizational goal – monitor progress – set worker objective –Evaluation – Give reward

Discussion

754.	What do we call it when we judge someone on the basis of our perception?
A.	Stereotyping
B.	Categorizing
C.	Halo effect
D.	Prototyping
Answer» B. Categorizing

Discussion

755.	A personality dimension that characterizes someone as calm, self-confident, secure (positive) versus nervous, depressed, and insecure (negative)
A.	Existence
B.	Emotional stability
C.	Agreeableness
D.	Introversion
Answer» C. Agreeableness

Discussion

756.	The systems approach __________________?
A.	Emphasises the psychological and social aspects
B.	Emphasises the technical requirements of the organisation and its needs
C.	Encourages managers to view the organisation both as a whole and as part of a larger environment
D.	All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above

Discussion

757.	_____ reflect a person’s preferences regarding the ends to be achieved.
A.	Terminal values
B.	Instrumental values
C.	Honesty
D.	Fairness
Answer» B. Instrumental values

Discussion

758.	________occurs as group members attempt to assess the ground rules that will apply to a task and to group interaction
A.	Forming
B.	Storming
C.	Norming
D.	Performing
Answer» B. Storming

Discussion

759.	Which one of the following concepts are not associated with Scientific Management?
A.	Mental Revolution
B.	Unity of Command
C.	Time and Motion Study
D.	Differential Piece rate plan
Answer» C. Time and Motion Study

Discussion

760.	“Hawthrone experiment” which was a real beginning of applied research in OB was conducted by
A.	Elton Mayo
B.	Henry Fayol
C.	F.W. Taylor
D.	Max Weber
Answer» B. Henry Fayol

Discussion

761.	Monitoring organizational progress towards goal attainment is called
A.	Controlling
B.	Organizing
C.	Leading
D.	Planning
Answer» B. Organizing

Discussion

762.	If everyone who is faced with a similar situation responds in the same way, attribution theorystates that the behavior shows .
A.	Consensus
B.	Similarity
C.	Reliability
D.	Consistency
Answer» E.

Discussion

763.	___________ is a personality dimension describing someone who is good natured, cooperative, and trusting.
A.	Existence
B.	Emotional
C.	Agreeableness
D.	Introversion
Answer» D. Introversion

Discussion

764.	Social Learning Theory gives prominence to learning that occurs:
A.	by imitation.
B.	by modelling.
C.	vicariously.
D.	all of the above.
Answer» E.

Discussion

765.	A threatened strike action by a labour union to force the management to accept their demands is an example of which of the following power?
A.	Referent power
B.	legitimate power
C.	Reward power
D.	Coercive power
Answer» C. Reward power

Discussion

766.	Sathish has a low absenteeism rate. He takes responsibility for his health and has good health habits. He is likely to have a(an):
A.	Internal locus of control
B.	External locus of control
C.	Core locus of control
D.	High emotional stability level
Answer» B. External locus of control

Discussion

767.	Which leadership theory suggests that management style should adapt itself to changing circumstances?
A.	Contingency theory
B.	Delegation theory
C.	Autocratic theory
D.	Participatory theory
Answer» B. Delegation theory

Discussion

768.	What are three interpersonal roles of a manager
A.	Figurehead, Leader, liaison
B.	Spokesperson, Leader, coordinator
C.	Director, coordinator, disseminator
D.	Communicator, organizer, Spokesperson
Answer» B. Spokesperson, Leader, coordinator

Discussion

769.	A Finance Manager who reads the Wall Street Journal On a regular Basis would be performing which of the roles?
A.	Figurehead
B.	Monitor
C.	Disseminator
D.	Interpersonal
Answer» C. Disseminator

Discussion

770.	The Hawthorne studies are of utmost significance as they form an honest and concerted attempt to understand:
A.	The human factor
B.	Employee attitudes
C.	The worker’s social situations
D.	All the above
Answer» D. All the above

Discussion

771.	One of the main values underpinning the work of Organisation Development (OD) practitioner’s is
A.	Legitimising managers’ right to manage
B.	Empowering employees to act
C.	Improving profitability
D.	Providing organisations with the right solution
Answer» C. Improving profitability

Discussion

772.	Which of the following is not an external force of change?
A.	Marketplace
B.	government laws and regulations
C.	economic changes
D.	workforce
Answer» E.

Discussion

773.	________ is a French Industrialist Who Identified the basic Management functions.
A.	Weber
B.	Taylor
C.	Herzberg
D.	Fayol
Answer» E.

Discussion

774.	Conflict can arise in the situation of
A.	Competition
B.	Cooperation
C.	Coordination
D.	Both competition and cooperation
Answer» D. Both competition and cooperation

Discussion

775.	________occurs as group members attempt to assess the ground rules that will apply toa task and to group interaction.
A.	Forming
B.	Storming
C.	Norming
D.	Performing
Answer» B. Storming

Discussion

776.	Monica's boss allows her to make any decision she thinks is important on the spot without consulting anyone. Monica's boss has this kind of leadership style.
A.	laissez-faire
B.	autocratic style
C.	democratic style
D.	hands on style
Answer» B. autocratic style

Discussion

777.	A group of employees with expertise in a variety of specialty areas who are brought together to work on a project or specific activity is a:
A.	Cross functional team
B.	Self-managed team
C.	Virtual team
D.	Problem-solving team
Answer» B. Self-managed team

Discussion

778.	According to Herzberg, which of the following is a maintenance factor?
A.	Salary
B.	Work itself B
C.	Responsibility
D.	Recognition
Answer» C. Responsibility

Discussion

779.	Inputs necessary for the group to operate are____________ inputs.
A.	Group Size
B.	Work Group
C.	Group Task
D.	None of the Above
Answer» C. Group Task

Discussion

780.	Technical skills are most important for which of the following:
A.	first line managers.
B.	middle managers.
C.	vice President-Production.
D.	top managers
Answer» B. middle managers.

Discussion

781.	“They are the worst firm I have ever dealt with” is ………components of attitude.
A.	Affective component
B.	Cognitive component
C.	Intentional component
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Intentional component

Discussion

782.	Identify the correct sequence of the steps involved in the controlling process.
A.	Measurement of actual performance, Taking corrective action, Setting performance standards, Comparison of actual performance with standards, Analysing deviations
B.	Comparison of actual performance with standards, Setting performance standards. Measurement of actual performance, Analysing deviations, Taking corrective action
C.	Setting performance standards, Measurement of actual performance, Comparison of actual performance with standards, Analysing deviations, Taking corrective action
D.	Taking corrective action, Measurement of actual performance, Comparison of actual performance with standards, Analysing deviations, Setting performance standards
Answer» D. Taking corrective action, Measurement of actual performance, Comparison of actual performance with standards, Analysing deviations, Setting performance standards

Discussion

783.	What best describes the Adult ego state?
A.	It may be associated with having fun, playing, impulsiveness, rebelliousness, spontaneous behaviour and emotional responses.
B.	It refers to feelings about right and wrong and how to care for other people
C.	In this state, we may be objective, rational, reasonable, seeking information and receiving facts.
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

784.	______________ is the adverse reaction people must excessive pressure placed on them from extraordinary demands, constraints, or opportunities.
A.	Stereotyping
B.	Stress
C.	A halo effect
D.	Creativity
Answer» C. A halo effect

Discussion

785.	___________ is a personality dimension describing someone who is sociable, gregarious, and assertive
A.	Esteem
B.	Extroversion
C.	Safety
D.	Self-Actualization
Answer» C. Safety

Discussion

786.	If you support the idea that conflict should be eliminated, you are supporting which of the following views of conflict? Select correct option
A.	The traditional view
B.	The human relations view
C.	The interactionist view
D.	The positivistic view
Answer» B. The human relations view

Discussion

787.	The degree to which jobs are standardized and guided by rules and procedures is called:
A.	Work specialization
B.	Centralization
C.	Decentralization
D.	Formalization
Answer» E.

Discussion

788.	An efficient supervisor should posses
A.	Technical skills
B.	Conceptual skills
C.	Human relation skills
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

789.	In MBO, objectives can be
A.	Collective
B.	individual
C.	both (A) and (B)
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

790.	Mr.Sajeev rated Mr. Rajiv high in his job evaluation because both belong to same area and graduated from the same University. It is an example of:
A.	Central Tendency
B.	Halo effect
C.	Similar-to-me effect
D.	Misperception
Answer» D. Misperception

Discussion

791.	The process of monitoring, comparing and correcting is called
A.	Controlling
B.	Coordinating
C.	Leading
D.	Directing
Answer» B. Coordinating

Discussion

792.	According to Abraham Maslow, the most elevated type of need is_____
A.	Self-actualization
B.	Physiological
C.	Esteem
D.	Safety
Answer» B. Physiological

Discussion

793.	A person's _______________ comprises internal factors, such as ability, intelligence and personality, and will determine how an individual respond to certain stimuli.
A.	Sensory limit
B.	Psychological threshold
C.	Perceptual set
D.	Cognitive set
Answer» D. Cognitive set

Discussion

794.	What term is used for the extent to which an individual displays different behaviours in differentsituations?
A.	Continuity
B.	Integrity
C.	Flexibility
D.	distinctiveness
Answer» D. distinctiveness

Discussion

795.	Om Prakash has set up a small business unit for the manufacturing of detergent. In order to market the detergent in the local residential areas, he has appointed a team of ten salesmen. Each salesman is expected to sell at least 200 units of the detergent within a week’s time. Identify the point of importance of controlling being highlighted in the above case.
A.	Controlling helps in judging accuracy of standards.
B.	It ensures efficient use of resources.
C.	It helps in improving employee motivation.
D.	It facilitates co-ordination in action.
Answer» D. It facilitates co-ordination in action.

Discussion

796.	Which of the following departmentalization can be considered necessary in an organization where the company’s productsfall into several categories with very different production methodsfor each category?
A.	Customer
B.	Production
C.	Process
D.	Matrix
Answer» B. Production

Discussion

797.	Sobha is an honest and straightforward person. She believes her employees are all similarly honest and straightforward, ignoring signs that they may be manipulating her. What perceptual shortcut is Sobha most likely using?
A.	Contrast effect
B.	Halo effect
C.	Stereotyping
D.	Projection
Answer» E.

Discussion

798.	One of the main values underpinning the work of Organisation Development practitioners is:
A.	Legitimizing managers’ right to manage
B.	Empowering employees to act
C.	Improving profitability
D.	Providing organisations with the right solution
Answer» C. Improving profitability

Discussion

799.	One method of bringing a group to agreement is called
A.	Proportional values
B.	Consensus B
C.	Accordance
D.	Conformance
Answer» C. Accordance

Discussion

800.	According to Mintzberg’s management roles, the _____________ roles are those that involve people and other duties that are ceremonial and symbolic in nature.
A.	technical
B.	decisional
C.	informational
D.	interpersonal
Answer» C. informational

Discussion

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All are the external factors responsible for change except change in

What do we call the process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment?

MBO process is as follows

What do we call it when we judge someone on the basis of our perception?

A personality dimension that characterizes someone as calm, self-confident, secure (positive) versus nervous, depressed, and insecure (negative)

The systems approach __________________?

_____ reflect a person’s preferences regarding the ends to be achieved.

________occurs as group members attempt to assess the ground rules that will apply to a task and to group interaction

Which one of the following concepts are not associated with Scientific Management?

“Hawthrone experiment” which was a real beginning of applied research in OB was conducted by

Monitoring organizational progress towards goal attainment is called

If everyone who is faced with a similar situation responds in the same way, attribution theorystates that the behavior shows .

___________ is a personality dimension describing someone who is good natured, cooperative, and trusting.

Social Learning Theory gives prominence to learning that occurs:

A threatened strike action by a labour union to force the management to accept their demands is an example of which of the following power?

Sathish has a low absenteeism rate. He takes responsibility for his health and has good health habits. He is likely to have a(an):

Which leadership theory suggests that management style should adapt itself to changing circumstances?

What are three interpersonal roles of a manager

A Finance Manager who reads the Wall Street Journal On a regular Basis would be performing which of the roles?

The Hawthorne studies are of utmost significance as they form an honest and concerted attempt to understand:

One of the main values underpinning the work of Organisation Development (OD) practitioner’s is

Which of the following is not an external force of change?

________ is a French Industrialist Who Identified the basic Management functions.

Conflict can arise in the situation of

________occurs as group members attempt to assess the ground rules that will apply toa task and to group interaction.

Monica's boss allows her to make any decision she thinks is important on the spot without consulting anyone. Monica's boss has this kind of leadership style.

A group of employees with expertise in a variety of specialty areas who are brought together to work on a project or specific activity is a:

According to Herzberg, which of the following is a maintenance factor?

Inputs necessary for the group to operate are____________ inputs.

Technical skills are most important for which of the following:

“They are the worst firm I have ever dealt with” is ………components of attitude.

Identify the correct sequence of the steps involved in the controlling process.

What best describes the Adult ego state?

______________ is the adverse reaction people must excessive pressure placed on them from extraordinary demands, constraints, or opportunities.

___________ is a personality dimension describing someone who is sociable, gregarious, and assertive

If you support the idea that conflict should be eliminated, you are supporting which of the following views of conflict? Select correct option

The degree to which jobs are standardized and guided by rules and procedures is called:

An efficient supervisor should posses

In MBO, objectives can be

Mr.Sajeev rated Mr. Rajiv high in his job evaluation because both belong to same area and graduated from the same University. It is an example of:

The process of monitoring, comparing and correcting is called

According to Abraham Maslow, the most elevated type of need is_____

A person's _______________ comprises internal factors, such as ability, intelligence and personality, and will determine how an individual respond to certain stimuli.

What term is used for the extent to which an individual displays different behaviours in differentsituations?

Which of the following departmentalization can be considered necessary in an organization where the company’s productsfall into several categories with very different production methodsfor each category?

Sobha is an honest and straightforward person. She believes her employees are all similarly honest and straightforward, ignoring signs that they may be manipulating her. What perceptual shortcut is Sobha most likely using?

One of the main values underpinning the work of Organisation Development practitioners is:

One method of bringing a group to agreement is called

According to Mintzberg’s management roles, the _____________ roles are those that involve people and other duties that are ceremonial and symbolic in nature.