Description : The conflict-handling orientation that is based on a process of give-and-take and an emphasis on “splitting the difference” is: (a) avoiding. ; (b) collaborating. ; (c) accommodating. ; (d) compromising.
Last Answer : (d) compromising.
Description : Which one of the following conflict-handling orientations represents an attempt to find a win-win solution? (a) avoiding ; (b) collaborating ; (c) accommodating ; (d) compromising
Last Answer : ; (b) collaborating ;
Description : Trying to make someone else accept blame for a problem is an example of which conflict-handling orientation? (a) competing ; (b) avoiding ; (c) accommodating ; (d) compromising
Last Answer : (a) competing ;
Description : Which type of conflict-handling intention results in a person‟s withdrawing from conflict? (a) competing ; (b) avoiding ; (c) accommodating ; (d) compromising
Last Answer : Avoiding
Description : The unassertive and uncooperative conflict-handling orientation is: (a) collaborating. ; (b) accommodating. ; (c) avoiding. ; (d) competing.
Last Answer : (c) avoiding. ;
Description : The conflict-handling orientation that combines assertiveness and cooperation is: (a) collaborating. ; (b) competing. ; (c) avoiding. ; (d) accommodating.
Last Answer : (a) collaborating. ;
Description : Which is not one of the five conflict-handling intentions? (a) Cooperating ; (b) competing ; (c) accommodating ; (d) avoiding
Last Answer : (a) Cooperating ;
Description : _______ takes place when at least one party to a potential exchange thinks about the means of achieving desired responses from other parties. A. Marketing management B. Forecasting C. Segmentation D. Targeting E. Distribution
Last Answer : A. Marketing management
Description : Secondary cooling circuit is a must in molten sodium cooled fast breeder reactor for (A) Achieving high degree of superheat in the steam (B) Faster heat removal rate from the core (C) ... circulation pressure (D) Avoiding the mixing of water with radioactive sodium, as it may cause explosion
Last Answer : (D) Avoiding the mixing of water with radioactive sodium, as it may cause explosion
Description : An individual's perception of whether performing at a particular level will lead to attainment of a desired outcome is termed: (a) Relevance ; (b) Expectancy ; (c) Expectation ; (d) Instrumentality
Last Answer : (d) Instrumentality
Description : Porter's notion of a differentiation strategy is best described as one in which firms seek a competitive advantage . A. Through achieving a match between their internal and external ... competitors. C. Through concentrating on a narrow market segment. D. Through establishing their uniqueness
Last Answer : Through establishing their uniqueness
Description : Product development strategy for achieving intensive growth focuses on…. A. Current products and new markets B. Current products and current markets C. New products and current markets D. New products and new markets
Last Answer : New products and current markets
Description : What is meant by focused differentiation? A. Providing a high perceived value service or product to a selected market segment that justifies a substantial price premium B. ... differentiation D. Concentrating on differentiation as the primary means of achieving competitive advantage
Last Answer : Providing a high perceived value service or product to a selected market segment that justifies a substantial price premium
Description : Porter's notion of a differentiation strategy is best described as one in which firms seek a competitive advantage . A. Through achieving a match between their internal and external environments ... . C. Through concentrating on a narrow market segment. D. Through establishing their uniqueness.
Last Answer : Through establishing their uniqueness.
Description : A ___________ refers to the authority and responsibility for achieving the major goals of the Organization. (a) Line position ; (b) Staff position ; (c) Line authority ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (a) Line position ;
Description : Strategic planning: (a) Addresses the organization's basic mission or business, issuing broad statements of purpose or direction that have a long lead time. (b) Involves managers in each unit of ... overall plans of the organization. (d) Determines the day-to-day operations within an organization.
Last Answer : (a) Addresses the organization's basic mission or business, issuing broad statements of purpose or direction that have a long lead time.
Description : Which step in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory deals with achieving one's potential? (a) Self-actualization ; (b) Safety ; (c) Esteem ; (d) Physiological
Last Answer : (a) Self-actualization ;
Description : Which of the following is / are not direct method to solve intergroup conflicts (a) Problem solving ; (b) Domination by the management ; (c) Removing key figures in conflict (d) Persuasion
Last Answer : (d) Persuasion
Description : If a solution to a particular problem is not vital to the functioning of an organization and management is willing to overlook the causes of the conflict, managers may choose to use which type of conflict resolution? (a) Confrontation ; (b) Avoidance ; (c) Dominance ; (d) Compromise
Last Answer : (b) Avoidance ;
Description : Conflict management techniques can: (a) resolve conflict. ; (b) stimulate conflict. ; (c) both resolve and stimulate conflict. (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (c) both resolve and stimulate conflict.
Description : What device in a waveguide system used for stopping or diverting electromagnetic wave as desired? A. Mechanical switch B. Electric switch C. Push-button switch D. Waveguide switch
Last Answer : D. Waveguide switch
Description : Which of the following sentences best summarizes the differences between the red and blue oceans strategies? A. Red oceans are about avoiding head-to-head competition while blue oceans are ... are occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries. D. All the above options are valid
Last Answer : In the red oceans, industry boundaries are defined and accepted and the competitive rules of the game are known. Blue oceans are occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries.
Description : Which of the following sentences best summarizes the differences between the red and blue oceans strategies? A. Red oceans are about avoiding head-to-head competition while blue oceans are ... occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries. D. All the above options are valid
Last Answer : In the red oceans, industry boundaries are defined and accepted and the competitive rules of the game are known. Blue oceans are occasionally created well beyond existing industry boundaries
Description : A willingness to accept a raise of $2 an hour rather than $3, to acknowledge partial agreement with a specific viewpoint, and to take a partial blame for an infraction are examples of: (a) avoiding. (b) collaborating. (c) accommodating. (d) compromising.
Description : Attempting to find a win-win solution that allows both parties‟ goals to be completely achieved and seeking a conclusion that incorporates the valid insights of both parties is an example of which conflicthandling intention? (a) collaborating ; (b) accommodating ; (c) avoiding ; (d) competing
Last Answer : (a) collaborating ;
Description : Encouraging group leaders to maintain an ongoing minimum level of conflict is part of the _____ view of conflict. (a) functional ; (b)traditional ; (c)human relations ; (d) interactionist
Last Answer : (d) interactionist
Description : The interactionist view of conflict proposes that conflict is: (a) an indication of the group maturity level. (b)necessary for effective group performance.; (c) a necessary evil. ; (d) always evident in groups.
Last Answer : (b)necessary for effective group performance.;
Description : Maureen is assessing a patient who doesn't feel comfortable in medical settings and prefers home remedies over prescribed medications. Which comment demonstrates Maureen's client-centered approach to avoiding conflict?
Last Answer : "You must be frustrated. What remedies have you used so far to treat your illness?"
Description : Do it because I said to” is the mantra for project managers who use _____ as the default approach to resolve conflict. Select one: a. collaborating b. compromising c. accommodating d. forcing e. avoiding
Last Answer : d. forcing
Description : This strategy is an expression of desired strategic direction deliberately formulated & planned in terms of resource allocation, control systems, organizational structure etc. A. Intended strategy B. Realized strategy C. Emergent strategy D. None of these options are valid.
Last Answer : Intended strategy
Description : In which stage of the conflict process does conflict become visible? (a) Illumination ; (b) Intentions ; (c) Behaviour ; (d) Cognition
Last Answer : (c) Behaviour ;
Description : Behaviour, power, and conflict are central areas of study for _____________. (a) Sociologist ; (b) Anthropologists ; (c) Social psychologists ; (d) Operations analysts
Last Answer : (a) Sociologist ;
Description : Role _________________ is a conflict between the role an individual has outside the group and the role he or she is expected to have in the group. (a) Collision ; (b) Transition ; (c) Confusion ; (d) Incompatibility
Last Answer : (a) Collision ;
Description : Members within a group that share similar experiences and feelings are known to have…………. (a) Process ; (b) Universal ; (c) Content ; (d) Conflict
Last Answer : (b) Universal ;
Description : Conflict: (a) can be positively related to productivity. ; (b) is always dysfunctional. (c) can arise from diversity. ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (b) is always dysfunctional.
Description : Last month, Jennifer‟s department experienced constructive conflict during a meeting. Which of the following is not an outcome of this functional conflict? (a) improved quality of decisions ; (b) creativity and innovation are stimulated (c) tensions are released ; (d) communication is retarded
Last Answer : (d) communication is retarded
Description : You have decided to allow the conflict to exist so long as it doesn‟t hinder group performance. You will try to eliminate _____ conflict. (a) functional ; (b) dysfunctional (c) task ; (d) individualized
Last Answer : (b) dysfunctional
Description : When the group disagrees, it is usually over how the work should get done. The type of conflict experienced by your group is: (a) task conflict. (b) relationship conflict. ; (c) process conflict. ; (d)traditional conflict.
Last Answer : ; (c) process conflict. ;
Description : You decide to do more research on the view that conflict should be encouraged as a means to achieve change and innovation. This view is termed: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. (d) the acceptance view.
Last Answer : ; (c) the interactionist view.
Description : You have decided to accept conflict as a natural occurrence and deal with it. You are supporting: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. (d) the behavior modification view.
Last Answer : (b) the human relations view. ;
Description : If you support the idea that conflict is bad and should be eliminated, you are supporting: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. ; (d) the moderated acceptance view.
Last Answer : (a) the traditional view. ;
Description : A common ingredient in organizations that successfully create functional conflict is that they: (a) reward dissent and punish conflict avoiders. (b) shoot the messenger. (c) formally assign devil’s advocates. ; (d) avoid risky situations.
Last Answer : (a) reward dissent and punish conflict avoiders.
Description : Conflict is dysfunctional when it: (a) provides a medium to release tension. ; (b) reduces group cohesiveness. (c) fosters an environment of self-evaluation and change. (d) provides a means for releasing tensions.
Last Answer : (b) reduces group cohesiveness.
Description : Which one of the following might not be a functional outcome of the conflict process? (a) stimulates creativity ; (b) avoids risk ; (c) fosters environment of self-evaluation (d) relieves tensions
Last Answer : (b) avoids risk ;
Description : Conflict is constructive when: (a) it improves the quality of decisions. ; (b) it stimulates creativity and innovation. (c) it fosters an environment of self-evaluation and change. ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Description : Which of the following is a conflict stimulation technique? (a) expansion of resources ; (b) compromise ; (c) bringing in outsiders ; (d) authoritative command
Last Answer : (c) bringing in outsiders ;
Description : Which of the following is not a conflict resolution technique? (a) superordinate goals ; (b) appointing a devil’s advocate ; (c) avoidance ; (d) authoritative command
Last Answer : (b) appointing a devil’s advocate ;