Description : Only managers can be true leaders, because they have the ability to influence others. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : This is a supervisory style which involves high-directive–high-supportive behavior (HD–HS) and is appropriate when interacting with moderate-capability employees. (a) autocratic style ; (b) participative style ; (c) consultative style ; (d) laissez-faire style
Last Answer : (c) consultative style ;
Description : Which of the following statements about leadership is false? (a) Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an organisation. (b) Not every leader is a manager. (c) ... operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d) (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (c) When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d)
Description : The supportive style is largely absent in the autocratic supervisory style. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (a) True ;
Description : To determine whether one's leadership style is task- or relationship-oriented, the leader must fill in the Least Coworker Participation (LCP) scale. (a) True ; (b) False
Description : A problem solver is a style of problem solving reflected by the manager (a) Who confronts the problem, reacts to it, and makes those changes necessary solve it. (b) Who notices a problem and does ... problems so that corrective action can be taken before the problem grows. ; (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (a) Who confronts the problem, reacts to it, and makes those changes necessary solve it.
Description : Subsidiaires located in countries which are less crucial for success while holding low level of resources and capabilities are...? A. Dogs B. Implementers C. White Knights D. Strategic Leaders
Last Answer : Implementers
Description : Subsidiaires located in countries which are crucial for success while holding valuable resources and capabilities are...? A. Bright Stars B. Sunshine C. Strategic Leaders D. White Knights
Last Answer : Strategic Leaders
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 : 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 : 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 : What do leaders do? A. Inspire, trust, and challenge the status quo. B. Dictate the team C. Direct people and behavior. D. Control people
Last Answer : A. Inspire, trust, and challenge the status quo.
Description : Which one of the following is/are leadership theories? (a) Trait theory ; (b) Behavior theory ; (c) Contingency theory ; (d) All of these
Last Answer : Behavioral approach
Description : ----------is the attractiveness of the members towards the group or resistance to leave it (a) Group norms ; (b) Group behavior ; (c) Group cohesiveness ; (d) Group structure
Last Answer : c
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 : ______ is discretionary behaviour that is not part of an employee‟s formal job requirement, but that promotes the effective functioning of the organization. (a) Productivity ; (b) Motivation ; (c) Organizational citizenship ; (d) Organizational behavior
Last Answer : (c) Organizational citizenship ;
Description : Which of the following is most likely to be a belief held by a successful manager? (a) Technical knowledge is all that is needed for success. (b) It is not essential to have sound ... skills are necessary, but insufficient alone for success. (d) Effectiveness is not impacted by human behavior.
Last Answer : (c) Technical skills are necessary, but insufficient alone for success.
Description : The jackpot on a gaming machine has not 'dropped' for several weeks. Believing that the payout is imminent, a gambler feeds coins steadily to the machine. What does this behavior ... ) A display of overconfidence (c) Decision making under uncertainty ; (d) Changing subjective probabilities
Last Answer : (a) Escalation of commitment ;
Description : Changes in behavior as a result of observation and manipulation of conditions in an environment are termed……………. (a) The Hawthorne effect ; (b) Group dynamic ; (c) Social influence ; (d) Sociometry
Last Answer : (a) The Hawthorne effect ;
Description : Autocratic, Democratic and Laissez-faire leader behavior styles were introduced by _________. (a) University of Iowa researcher ; (b) Michigan Studies ; (c) Ohio State Studies (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (a) University of Iowa researcher ;
Description : The following four different approaches to management thinking were developed in the first half of the 20th century: (a) Scientific management, general administrative, quantitative, and ... . (d) Systems approach, scientific management, general administrative, and organizational behaviour.
Last Answer : (b) Scientific management, general administrative, quantitative, and organizational behavior.
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 : In which stage of the conflict process does conflict become visible? (a) potential opposition or incompatibility (Stage I) ; (b) cognition and personalization (Stage II) ; (c) intentions (Stage III) ; (d) behavior (Stage IV)
Last Answer : ; (d) behavior (Stage IV)
Description : _____ intervene(s) between people‟s perceptions and emotions and their overt behavior. (a) Intuition ; (b) Intention ; (c) Cognition ; (c) Attributions
Last Answer : (b) Intention ;
Description : In which stage are conflict issues defined? (a) Stage I, Potential opposition ; (b) Stage II, Cognition and personalization (c) Stage III, Intuitions ; (d) Stage IV, Behavior
Last Answer : (b) Stage II, Cognition and personalization
Description : The first stage of the conflict process is called: (a) cognition and personalization. ; (b) behavior. ; (c) potential opposition or incompatibility. (d) outcomes.
Last Answer : (c) potential opposition or incompatibility.
Description : How do leaders from different generations differ in style?
Last Answer : Leaders reflect the generation that they come from. Collegiate style is more in now in the corporate world and it follows that leaders in all walks of life embrace it.
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 : The following is not a component of The McKinsey 7-S framework A. Style B. Systems C. Synergy D. All of these options are components of The McKinsey 7-S framework
Last Answer : Synergy
Description : 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
Last Answer : (a) Contingency theory ;
Description : Which of the following best expresses the difference between programmed and non-programmed decisions? (a) Occur under certainty or risk; occur under uncertainty or ambiguity (b) Made by managers ... rules cannot be developed (d) Have computer routines developed for them; are not computerized
Last Answer : (c) Handled with decision rules; decision rules cannot be developed
Description : When determining the most appropriate form of leadership, which of the following should be considered? (a) The manager (b) The group (c) The work environment (d) All the above [hint: Clearly there is ... , the group and the work environment. It is not enough to simply consider one of these aspects.]
Last Answer : All the above
Description : Contingency theories of leadership are based on the belief that (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations (b) there is a single style of leadership ... the interactions between the variables involved in a leadership situation and patterns of leadership behaviour.]
Last Answer : (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
Description : The ______________ style of leadership is where the focus of power is with the manager. The manager alone exercises decision-making, authority and the control of rewards or punishments. (a) democratic (b) ... a decision to pass the focus of power to members but is readily available if neede(d)]
Last Answer : (c) authoritarian
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 : Goal and strategy are the same a. True b. False
Last Answer : False
Description : Organizational Culture has largely been created by previous Management actions and decisions, so can be changed in the future “. The statement is --------------- : A. False B. True C. May be D. None of these
Last Answer : True
Description : Transformational leadership focuses on middle and first line managers. (a) True ; (b) False
Description : Do you actually purchase water in plastic bottles? Do you not have perfectly good water at home?
Last Answer : No, I bought a metal container and fill it with tap water everyday
Description : This strategy is strategy that is actually being followed by an organisation. A. Intended strategy B. Realized strategy C. Emergent strategy D. None of these options are valid
Last Answer : Realized strategy
Description : To find out what an organization's strategy is, you should: a) Read the mission statement b) Look at what the organization actually does c) Read the strategic plan d) Ask the CEO
Last Answer : Look at what the organization actually does
Description : A transport company is running five buses between two towns, which are 50 kms apart. Seating capacity of each bus is 50 passengers. Actually passengers carried by each bus were 75% of seating capacity. All buses ran on all days of ... (a) 2,81,250 (b) 1,87,500 (c) 5,62,500 (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (c) 5,62,500
Description : What are some Kim Jong Un style facts about people, that are actually true?
Last Answer : The Actor Andy Garcia was born with a conjoined twin attached to his shoulder.
Description : In the context of requirements analysis, partitioning results in the elaboration of data, function, or behavior. (A) True (B) False
Last Answer : (A) True
Description : Which of the following statements is false? a) Weather forecasts for a small region are more accurate than those for a large region b) Weather forecasts are more accurate in Melbourne than in Darwin c) Forecasts of temperature are more accurate than forecasts of rainfall d) All of the above
Last Answer : a) Weather forecasts for a small region are more accurate than those for a large region
Description : Which of the following statements is false? a. Earthquakes occur in plate boundaries b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance c. Earthquakes can be ... reverse and strike-slip faulting d. P waves travel faster than both S waves and Surface waves
Last Answer : b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance
Description : The final step in Strategic Management process is implementing the Objectives Answer : False