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 : 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 : 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 ______ view of conflict argues that conflict indicates a malfunctioning within the group. (a) human relations ; (b) interactionist ; (c) traditional ; (d) functional
Last Answer : (c) traditional ;
Description : The _____ view of conflict argues that some conflict is absolutely necessary for a group to perform effectively. (a) human relations ; (b) interactionist ; (c) traditional ; (d) functional
Last Answer : (b) interactionist ;
Description : The _____ view of conflict argues that conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group. (a) human relations ; (b) interactionist ; (c) traditional ; (d) functional
Last Answer : (a) human relations ;
Description : Which of the following is not one of the views of conflict? (a) the traditional view ; (b) the human relations view ; (c) the interactionist view (d) the inevitability view
Last Answer : (d) the inevitability view
Description : Which one of the following views on conflict dominates in most actual groups and organizations? (a) human relations ; (b) interactionist ; (c) traditional ; (d) functional
Description : The human relations view of conflict advocates: (a) encouraging conflict. ; (b) open communication for resolving conflict. (c) group therapy for resolving conflict. ; (d) acceptance of conflict.
Last Answer : (d) acceptance of conflict.
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 : The human relations view of conflict argues that conflict is: (a) an inevitable outcome in any group. (b) always a positive force in determining group performance. (c) always a negative force in determining group performance. (d) necessary for effective group performance.
Last Answer : (a) an inevitable outcome in any group.
Description : According to the interactionist‟s perspective, a group that functions without conflict is: (a) the ideal situation but is rarely achieved. ; (b) prone to becoming static and apathetic. (c) likely to be responsive to the need for change and innovation. ; (d)the most productive.
Last Answer : (b) prone to becoming static and apathetic.
Description : Which one of the following is not part of the traditional view of conflict? (a) inevitable ; (b) must be avoided ; (c) indicates malfunctioning ; (d) harmful
Last Answer : (a) inevitable ;
Description : The traditional view of conflict is: (a) the belief that all conflict is harmful and must be avoide(d) (b) the belief that conflict is a natural and inevitable outcome in any group. ... is absolutely necessary for a group to perform effectively. (d) no generalization about conflict is appropriate.
Last Answer : (a) the belief that all conflict is harmful and must be avoide(d)
Description : The traditional view of conflict argues that conflict: (a) cannot be avoide(d) (b) indicates a malfunctioning within the group. (c) is good for a group. (d) improves productivity.
Last Answer : (b) indicates a malfunctioning within the group.
Description : If no one is aware of conflict, it is generally agreed that: (a) employee-employer relations will be goo(d) ; (b) conflict is subversive. (c) no conflict exists. ; (d) conflict is inevitable.
Last Answer : (c) no conflict exists. ;
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 : What is redundancy in messages? (a) Information that recipient has already receive (b) Extra information to persuade the receiver to accept and act upon the message (c) Parts of the message that have no meaning and could be eliminated (d) Message that have no purpose and need not be retained
Last Answer : (b) Extra information to persuade the receiver to accept and act upon the message
Description : The fundamental purpose of an Organization’s Mission statement is to : A. Create a good human relations climate in the Organization B. Define the Organization’s purpose in Society C. Define the operational structure of the Organization D. Generate good public relations for the Organization
Last Answer : Define the Organization’s purpose in Society
Description : Whose concept states that interpersonal and human relations may lead to productivity (a) Elton Mayo ; (b) Henry Fayol ; (c) F.W. Taylor ; (d) Max Weber
Last Answer : (a) Elton Mayo ;
Description : Authority, discipline, unity of command, and unity of direction are: (a) Taylor's four principles of management. ; (b) Principles of the human relations movement. (c) Elements of Weber's ideal bureaucratic structure. (d) Four of Fayol's fourteen principles of management.
Last Answer : A
Description : If the supporting details do not support the main idea the listener?
Last Answer : will be con fused
Description : Which of the following is part of Porter's Diamond for determining national advantages? A. Factor Conditions B. Supporting Industries C. All the above D. None of the above
Last Answer : All the above
Description : The Diamond Model suggests that four factors determine a firm's competitive advantage: a) 1) home demand conditions; 2) home supply conditions; 3) firm strategy and structure; 4) supporting ... home demand conditions; 2) home supply; 3) firm strategy; 4) related and supporting industries.
Last Answer : home demand conditions; 2) home factor conditions; 3) firm strategy, structure and rivalry; 4) related and supporting industries
Description : Elton Mayo is the management guru who….. A. Stressed the importance of people rather than techniques B. Is credited with developing the ‘Acceptance Theory of Management’ C. Conducted the Hawthorne studies D. None of these options is correct.
Last Answer : Conducted the Hawthorne studies
Description : Chester Barnard is the management guru who….. A. Stressed the importance of people rather than techniques B. Is credited with developing the ‘Acceptance Theory of Management’ C. Conducted the Hawthorne studies D. None of these options is correct.
Last Answer : Is credited with developing the ‘Acceptance Theory of Management
Description : Mary Parker Follett’s management principles….. A. Stressed the importance of people rather than techniques B. Are credited with developing the ‘Acceptance Theory of Management’ C. Is based on the Hawthorne studies D. None of these options is correct
Last Answer : Stressed the importance of people rather than techniques
Last Answer : Is credited with developing the ‘Acceptance Theory of Management’
Description : Parker Follett’s management principles….. A. Stressed the importance of people rather than techniques B. Are credited with developing the ‘Acceptance Theory of Management’ C. Is based on the Hawthorne studies D. None of these options is correct.
Description : Vroom and Yetton s contingency model of leadership is based on certain aspects of a leader s decision, they are (a) decision quality (b) decision acceptance (c) both of the above (d ... and decision acceptance refers to the motivation and commitment of group members in implementing the decision.]
Last Answer : (c) both of the above
Description : Wow! I thought Ab was over moderated, but ask-public is so bad you can't even have a different opinion here. WTF?
Last Answer : Example please? Or are you just trolling?
Description : Which of the following is false? An offer to be Valid must (a) Contain a term the non- compliance of which would amount to acceptance. (b) Intend to create legal relations. (c) Have certain and unambiguous terms. (d) Be communicated to the person to whom it is made.
Last Answer : (a) Contain a term the non- compliance of which would amount to acceptance.
Description : The ____________________ and ____________________ manage the supplier relations, monitor the vendor activities and manage the supplier quality in an organisation. A. Supplier management, ... processes C. Supplier management, control processes D. Supplier maintenance, customisation processes
Last Answer : C. Supplier management, control processes
Description : ____________ refers to the network of personal and social relations that is developed spontaneously between people associated with each other. (a) Formal organization ; (b) Informal organization ; (c) Business organization (d) Government organization
Last Answer : (b) Informal organization ;
Description : Company policy, administration, supervision, interpersonal relations, working conditions, and salary are characterized as: (a) Growth factors ; (b) Achievement factors ; (c) Hygiene factors ; (d) Motivating factors
Last Answer : (c) Hygiene factors ;
Description : In the Resource-based view (RBV) model, Human resources does not include… A. Number and mix of people B. Skills and knowledge C. Business systems D. Includes all of the above
Last Answer : Business systems
Description : The ‘Contingency View’ in management A. is a management principle of motivation based on human behaviour B. Proposes that ‘one best way’ for all management action C. Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation D. None of these options is correct
Last Answer : Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation
Description : The ‘Classical View’ in management… A. is a management principle of motivation based on human behaviour B. Proposes that ‘one best way’ for all management action C. Recognizes that the appropriate management actions depend on the situation D. None of these options is correct.
Last Answer : Proposes that ‘one best way’ for all management action
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 : 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 : 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