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 : 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 : Within an organisation, leadership influence will be dependent upon the type of ________ that the leader can exercise over the followers. (a) Power ; (b) friendship ; (c) knowledge ; (d) ... a social process which helps to explain how different people can influence the behaviour/actions of others.]
Last Answer : (a) Power ;
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 : Transformational leadership is about change, _________, and entrepreneurship. (a) Motivation ; (b) innovation ; (c) loyalty ; (d) enthusiasm
Last Answer : (b) innovation ;
Description : Which of the following is not an attribute of psychological individual difference? (a) Motivation ; (b) Learning ; (c) Personality ; (d) Complexion
Last Answer : ; (d) Complexion
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 : In --------------leadership, there is a complete centralization of authority in the leader (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Free rein ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (b) Autocratic ;
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
Last Answer : (b) False
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 : 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 : Another contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that subordinates will see leadership behaviour as a motivating influence if (a) their effective performance will satisfy their needs ... support is provided (c) path-goal relationships are clarified ; (d) all the above
Last Answer : (d) all the above
Description : ___________ involves allocating resources by detailing what activities haveto be done, the order in which they are to be completed, who is to do each,and when they are to be complete(d) (a) Benchmarking ; (b) Budgeting ; (c) Scheduling ; (d) Competitor intelligence
Last Answer : (b) Budgeting ;
Description : ---------- leader is self confident and can attract followers by his great influence (a) Charismatic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (a) Charismatic ;
Description : What does situational theory of leadership emphasis A. Personal Traits B. Events C. Environment D. Political Situation
Last Answer : B. Events
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Experiential readiness to learn refers to the patient's a) Past history with education and life experience. Experiential readiness refers to past experiences that influence a person's ability to learn ... to the patient's ability to cope with physical problems and focus attention upon learning.
Last Answer : a) Past history with education and life experience. Experiential readiness refers to past experiences that influence a person’s ability to learn.
Description : The ________ is a person within a reference group who, because of special skills, knowledge, personality, or other characteristics, exerts influence on others 1. facilitator 2. reference actor 3. opinion leader 4. social role player 5. none of these
Last Answer : opinion leader
Description : The three major personal influences believed to affect the consumer buying decision process are 1. perception, motives, and attitudes 2. personality, learning and perception 3. demographic, ... and altitudes 4. situational, lifestyle and demographic 5. situational, perception and motives
Last Answer : situational, lifestyle and demographic
Description : The three major personal influences believed to affect the consumer buying decision process are: A)perception, motives, and attitudes. B)personality, learning, and perception. C)demographic, ... and attitudes. D)situational, lifestyle, and demographic. E)situational, perception, and motives.
Last Answer : D)situational, lifestyle, and demographic.
Description : Which one of the following is considered a situational factor influencing the consumer buying decision process? A)Family B)Culture C)A raise in pay D)Personality E)Social class
Last Answer : C)A raise in pay
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 : The three major categories of influences that are believed to influence the consumer buying decision process are personal, psychological, and 1. person-specific 2. social 3. demographic 4. situational 5. cultural
Last Answer : social
Description : The three factors that influence the ethical decision-making process include A)individual factors, corporate culture, and peer influence. B)opportunity, personal moral philosophies, and ... relationships, and opportunity. D)peer influences, personal moral philosophies, and opportunity.
Last Answer : C)individual factors, organisational relationships, and opportunity.
Description : The three major categories of influences that are believed to influence the consumer buying decision process are personal, psychological, and: A)person-specific B)social C)demographic D)situational E)cultural
Last Answer : B)social
Description : Which among the following includes the areas of Artificial Intelligence specialization: a) Games (Programming computers to play games against human opponents) b) Natural Languages (Programming computers to understand natural ... that occur in animal brains) d) All of the Above e) None of These
Last Answer : d) All of the Above
Description : How many hersey kisses in half gallon?
Last Answer : 150
Description : Maslow’s “Needs Hierarchy” theory relates to: A. Motivation B. Leadership C. Communication D. Upward mobility
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
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 : When attempting to measure a current of less than 10 amps with the device shown, the range switch should be set to ___________. EL-0047 A. 500 MA B. 10 MA / AMPS with leads in the (-COMMON) and (+) jacks C. 10 MA ... ) and (+10 A) jacks D. 10 MA / AMPS with leads in the (-10 A) and (+10 A) jacks
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : You are attempting to parallel two AC generators and the synchroscope pointer stops at a position other than 0° prior to closing the circuit breaker. This indicates ___________. A. the frequency of ... be closed after breaker has been reset D. there is an existing cross current between generators
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Who developed Equity theory of motivation? (a) Porter Lawler ; (b) Mc Clelland ; (c) Stacy Adams ; (d) Vroom
Last Answer : (c) Stacy Adams ;
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 ;
Description : Who propounded X and Y theory of motivation (a) Maslow ; (b) F. Herzberg ; (c) Alderfer ; (d) Mc Gregor
Last Answer : ; (d) Mc Gregor
Description : Dual structure approach of motivation is developed by (a) Maslow ; (b) F. Herzberg ; (c) Alderfer ; (d) Mc Gregor
Last Answer : (b) F. Herzberg ;
Description : ERG theory of motivation was proposed by (a) Maslow ; (b) F. Herzberg ;(c) Alderfer ; (d) Mc Gregor
Last Answer : ;(c) Alderfer ;
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 management theorist is responsible for the motivation-hygiene theory? (a) Abraham Maslow ; (b) Dale Hawthorne ; (c) Peter Drucker ; (d) Frederick Herzberg
Last Answer : (d) Frederick Herzberg