Description : Transformational leadership focuses on middle and first line managers. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : Entrepreneurship can best be described as _________. A. a process that requires setting up a business. B. taking a significant risk in a business context. C. having a strong vision. D. a process involving innovation, new products or services, and value creation.
Last Answer : D. a process involving innovation, new products or services, and value creation.
Description : ---------------is the ability of influencing people to strive willingly for mutual objectives (a) Motivation ; (b) Control ; (c) Leadership ; (c) Supervision
Last Answer : (c) Leadership ;
Description : Individual-level independent variables include all of the following except. (a) Leadership ; (b) Learning ; (c) Perception ; (d) Motivation
Last Answer : (a) Leadership ;
Description : Hersey and Blanchard present a form of situational leadership based on the ___________ of the people the leader is attempting to influence. (a) Readiness ; (b) personality ; (c) intelligence ; (d) motivation
Last Answer : (a) Readiness ;
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 : Which Leadership Guru coined the term 'Transformational
Last Answer : James Macgregor Burns
Description : Leaders who inspire followers to transcend their own self-interests for the good of the organization, and are capable of having a profound and extraordinary effect on followers are _____ leaders. (a) Transactional ; (b) Transformational ; (c) Democratic ; (d) Autocratic
Last Answer : (b) Transformational ;
Description : The resources within an organization, used to achieve its goal, make up the _________ of a business. (a) External environment ; (b) Internal environment ; (c) Social responsibility ; (d) Workers motivation
Last Answer : External environment
Description : A set of reasons for engaging in a particular behavior, especially human behavior is known as: A. Values B. Vision C. Entrepreneurship D. Motivation
Last Answer : D. Motivation
Description : An entrepreneurship primary motivation for starting a business isa) To make money b) To be independent c) To be famous d) To be powerful
Last Answer : b) To be independent
Description : Forbes is a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle: Gates has topped Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans for about ____ years in a row. A. 5 Years B. 7 Years 82 C. 10 Years D. 24 Years
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Forbes is a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle: Gates has topped Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans for about ____ years in a row. A. 5 Years B. 7 Years C. 10 Years D. 24 Years
Description : Strategy developed by visionary CEO is ____________ mode of strategic management a. Visionary b. planning c. CEO d. entrepreneurship
Last Answer : entrepreneurship
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 : 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 : 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 of the following is NOT an entry barrier to an industry? A. None of these B. Economies of scale C. Customer loyalty D. Bargaining power of suppliers
Last Answer : Bargaining power of suppliers
Description : Being conscientious, admitting mistakes, and knowing one's strengths and limitations are the skills associated with _______. (a) Competence ; (b) consistency ; (c) loyalty ; (d) integrity
Last Answer : (a) Competence ;
Description : Which of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure? (a) Decreased employee motivation ; (b) Employees receiving conflicting directives (c) Decreased response to environmental change ; (d) Decreased coordination
Last Answer : (b) Employees receiving conflicting directives
Description : Which of the following are not so easy for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Style of Leadership B. Strategy C. Systems D. Structure
Last Answer : Style of Leadership
Description : Which of the following are easier for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Staffing B. Style of Leadership C. Structure D. Skills
Last Answer : Structure
Description : How many models are for technological innovation- (i) Two (ii) Three (iii) Four (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (ii) Three
Description : Blue Ocean Strategy is about_________________?10 A. Value Innovation B. Value Cost Trade-off C. Value Protection D. All the above
Last Answer : Value Innovation
Description : What inhibits innovation at the bottom of the Pryamid? A. The assumptions of Multi-National Companies B. The buying habits of poor people C. The scale of investment required for success in the BoP market D. All of these options are valid
Last Answer : All of these options are valid
Description : The expression “Bottom of the Pyramid” refers to: A. Those buildings in Egypt B. The lowest income earners of the global society C. The foundations of innovation D. The lowest tier of management in an organisation
Last Answer : The lowest income earners of the global society
Description : What is said to be the key factor in maintaining Organizational Growth ? [Hurst : 1995] A. Entrepreneurial Vision B. Planning C. Innovation D. Flexibility
Last Answer : Flexibility
Description : The planning process can be used to promote _______________ inorganization (a) Advancement ; (b) Technologies ; (c) Innovation ; (d) Discoveries
Last Answer : (c) Innovation ;
Description : The innovation strategy is characterized by……………… (a) A mixture of loose with tight properties ; (b) Looser controls for new undertakings (c) Low specialization and low formalization ; (d) Tight controls over current activity
Last Answer : (c) Low specialization and low formalization ;
Description : Which type of organization outsources major business functions? (a) Modular ; (b) Innovation ; (c) Virtual ; (d) Feminine
Last Answer : (a) Modular ;
Description : Needs that impel creativity and innovation, along with the desire to have a productive impact on our surroundings are ___________ needs. (a) Existence ; (b) Relatedness ; (c) Growth ; (d) None of the Above
Last Answer : (c) Growth ;
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 : The UK government has implemented a number of policies to encourage Entrepreneurship in schools. One such initiative is _________. A. Young Enterprise. B. Youth venture. C. Young Business. D. Young Initiative.
Last Answer : A. Young Enterprise.
Description : Maslow’s “Needs Hierarchy” theory relates to: A. Motivation B. Leadership C. Communication D. Upward mobility
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : What is defined as “the ability to influence and align others towards a common purpose”? a. Teamwork. b. Motivation. c. Management. d. Leadership.
Last Answer : d. Leadership.
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 : Hierarchy of Needs’, is a theory …. A. Of motivation based on human behaviour B. That 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 : Of motivation based on human behaviour
Description : Who developed Equity theory of motivation? (a) Porter Lawler ; (b) Mc Clelland ; (c) Stacy Adams ; (d) Vroom
Last Answer : (c) Stacy Adams ;
Description : Which one is not a Process Based Theory of motivation? (a) Porter Lawler theory ; (b) Mc Clelland’s theory ; (c) Stacy Adams theory ; (d) Vroom’s theory
Last Answer : (b) Mc Clelland’s theory ;
Description : Z theory is a Japanese approach of motivation developed by (a) Mc Clelland ; (b) William Ouchi ; (c) Alderfer ; (d) Mc Gregor
Last Answer : (b) William Ouchi ;