Description : The theory that individuals act depending upon their evaluation of whether their effort will lead to good performance, whether good performance will be followed by a reward, and whether that reward is attractive ... Equity Theory ; (b) Expectancy Theory ; (c) Empirical Theory ; (d) Outcome Theory
Last Answer : (b) Expectancy Theory ;
Description : The theory that an individual tends to act in a certain way, with the expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and according to the attractiveness of the outcome is _____. (a) Equity theory ; (b) Three-needs theory ; (c) Motivation-hygiene theory (d) Expectancy theory
Last Answer : (a) Equity theory ;
Description : What is the process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment? (a) Interpretation ; (b) environmental analysis ; (c) Outlook ; (d) Perception
Last Answer : (d) Perception
Description : An individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task is called: (a) Self-actualization ; (b) Self-worth ; (c) Self-efficacy ; (d) Self-importance
Last Answer : (c) Self-efficacy ;
Description : Various moderating variables determine whether a manager will act in an ethical or unethical manner. Which of the following individual characteristics indicates the degree to which people believe they are masters of their own fate? (a) Perception ; (b) Value ; (c) Attitude ; (d) Locus of Control
Last Answer : (d) Locus of Control
Description : The perception of price depends on A)a product's actual price and consumers' expectations regarding price. B)a consumer's analysis of competitive prices. C)a consumer's expectation of price. D)a product's actual price compared with the manufacturer's suggested price.
Last Answer : A)a product's actual price and consumers' expectations regarding price.
Description : Which of the following services is not unique, i.e., customized to a particular individual's needs? (a) hairdressing ; (b) elementary education ; (c) legal services ; (d) computer consulting
Last Answer : (b) elementary education ;
Description : While considering the seven leadership styles described by the leadership continuum, all of the following are variables that need to be considered for a manager, EXCEPT, (a) manager's preferred style ... style based on knowledge. (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.
Last Answer : (d) manager's preferred style based on confidence in upper management.
Description : Conflict between financial statement users and auditors often arises because of the a. High cost of performing an audit. b. Expectation gap c. Technical vocabulary which the auditor uses in the report. d. ... auditor's report in the back of the client's annual report where it is hard to locate
Last Answer : Expectation gap
Description : What is conflict management? (a) achieving the desired conflict level ; (b) stopping all conflict ; (c) stimulating conflict (d) avoiding conflict
Last Answer : (a) achieving the desired conflict level ;
Description : Individual-level independent variables include all of the following except. (a) Leadership ; (b) Learning ; (c) Perception ; (d) Motivation
Last Answer : (a) Leadership ;
Description : Challenging goals usually lead to __________ performance from individuals and groups. (a) Higher ; (b) Lower ; (c) Excellent ; (d) None of the Above
Last Answer : (a) Higher ;
Description : A major barrier in the transmission of cognitive data in the process of communication is an individual’s (A) personality (B) expectation (C) social status (D) coding ability
Last Answer : (D) coding ability
Description : Attainment of professional competence requires the following, except: a. Initially, a high standard of education. b. Specific education, training, and examination in professionally relevant ... A continuing awareness and an understanding of relevant technical professional and business developments.
Last Answer : A continuing awareness and an understanding of relevant technical professional and business developments.
Description : __________ is counter to goal-setting theory. (a) Expectancy Theory ; (b) Reinforcement Theory ; (c) ERG Theory ; (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (b) Reinforcement Theory ;
Description : What does ERG stand for? (a) Excellent, relationship, growth ; (b) Expectancy, real, exist (c) Employee, related, greatness ; (d) Existence, relatedness, growth
Last Answer : ; (d) Existence, relatedness, growth
Description : Which of the following steps is important to improving expectancy? (a) Create the belief that effort is related to performance. (b) Ask employees what rewards they value. ; (c) Deliver rewards as promised. (d) Make the rewards meaningful.
Last Answer : (a) Create the belief that effort is related to performance
Description : Expectancy theory is an example of a: (a) Process Theory ; (b) Goal-setting Theory ; (c) Needs Theory ; (d) Cognitive Evaluation Theory
Last Answer : (a) Process Theory ;
Description : Which of the following characteristics is not considered necessary in determining whether the criteria are suitable? a. Reliability b. Relevance c. Neutrality d. Sufficiency
Last Answer : Sufficiency
Description : Does Human Instrumentality seem like a good or bad thing to you?
Last Answer : Wow…one of the stranger questions to run into in awhile, but I think I’ll have to defer to these folks for an expert opinion on the subject.
Description : Which of the following statements is a standard applicable to financial statement audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards? a. An auditor should briefly describe in the auditor's ... whether the entity has reportable measures of economy and efficiency that are valid and reliable.
Last Answer : An auditor should report on the scope of the auditor's testing of internal control.
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 : What are the three phases of disaster management planning? (a) Evacuating, Rebuilding and Re-branding (b) Preparation, Planning and Perception (c) Planning, Evacuating and Recovery (d) Preparation, Response and Recovery
Last Answer : (d) Preparation, Response and Recovery
Description : Product differentiation refers to the: A. Ability of the buyers of a product to negotiate a lower price. B. Response of incumbent firms to new entrants. C. Customer perception that a product is unique. D. Fact that as more of a product is produced the cheaper it becomes per unit
Last Answer : Customer perception that a product is unique.
Last Answer : Fact that as more of a product is produced the cheaper it becomes per unit
Description : …………is the dynamic organization within the individual that determine his unique adjustment to the environment (a) Perception ; (b) Attitude ; (c) Behavior ; (d) Personality
Last Answer : ; (d) Personality
Description : Legitimate power is based on the subordinate s perception that the leader has a right to exercise influence because of the leader s (a) role or position within the organisation (b) ability to ... perception of the leader as someone who is competent and who has some special knowledge or expertise.]
Last Answer : (a) role or position within the organisation
Description : . It is desired to bring about a certain change in the state of a system by performing work on the system under adiabatic conditions. (A) The amount of work needed is path dependent (B) ... (D) More information is needed to conclude anything about the path dependence or otherwise of the work needed
Last Answer : (A) The amount of work needed is path dependent
Description : Agents behavior can be best described by ____________ a) Perception sequence b) Agent function c) Sensors and Actuators d) Environment in which agent is performing
Last Answer : b) Agent function
Description : Which of the following statements is true? a. Professional standards prohibit CPAs from performing non-assurance engagements. b. Absolute assurance is attainable owing to the fact that much of ... to whether the subject matter conforms, in all material respects, with the identified suitable criteria
Last Answer : The CPA’s conclusion provides a level of assurance about the subject matter.
Description : the desired outcome for basque nationalists in spain is -General Knowledge
Last Answer : he desired outcome for Basque nationalists in Spain is complete independence
Description : Which one of the following statements best describes a project? a. A project is a set of tools and techniques often used when delivering organisational change. b. A project is the sum of activities ... endeavor undertaken to achieve a desired outcome. d. A project is a method of planning work.
Last Answer : c. A unique transient endeavor undertaken to achieve a desired outcome.
Description : Which one of the following statements best describes a project? a. A project is a set of tools and techniques often used when delivering organisational change. b. A project is the sum of ... endeavour undertaken to achieve a desired outcome. d. A project is a method of planning work.
Last Answer : c. A unique transient endeavour undertaken to achieve a desired outcome.
Description : Low performing Companies typically underestimate their Competitors’ Strengths and overestimate their own Companies’ Strengths
Last Answer : True
Description : 1st stage of group development is ____________. (a) Storming ; (b) Norming ; (c) Forming ; (d) Performing
Last Answer : (c) Forming ;
Description : What is the key outcome from PESTEL analysis? A. Five Forces B. Identification of the external drivers for change C. Critical success factors D. Possible scenarios
Last Answer : Identification of the external drivers for change
Description : What is the key outcome from PESTEL Analysis ? A. Five Forces B. Identification of the drivers for change C. Critical Success Factors D. Possible Scenarios
Last Answer : Identification of the drivers for change
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Select the reasons, historically speaking, why the modern corporation was established as a legal entity: A. Social benefits flow from corporate institutions. B. Corporations provide an efficient means for raising large ... and for supplying jobs. E. All of the above. F. None of the above.
Last Answer : E. All of the above.
Description : A change in an individual's behavior prompted by information and experience is called 1. learning 2. role selection 3. perception 4. inculturation 5. motivation
Last Answer : learning
Description : A change in an individual's behaviour prompted by information and experience is called: A)learning. B)role selection. C)perception. D)inculturation. E)motivation.
Last Answer : A)learning.
Description : _________ is a level of quality or attainment. A) Standards C) monitoring energy B) Labels D) none of the above
Last Answer : standards
Description : The following statement is not correct for uremic patients: A. Attainment of steady-state plasma concentration of drugs eliminated through the kidney is hastened B. Pethidine can cause seizures C. Diazepam produces exaggerated CNS depression D. Tetracyclines further raise blood urea level
Last Answer : A. Attainment of steady-state plasma concentration of drugs eliminated through the kidney is hastened