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 : Conflict is dysfunctional when it: (a) provides a medium to release tension. ; (b) reduces group cohesiveness. (c) fosters an environment of self-evaluation and change. (d) provides a means for releasing tensions.
Last Answer : (b) reduces group cohesiveness.
Description : The functional approach to leadership emphasises that (a) the various functions of leadership cannot be shared among members of a group (b) leadership resides in a particular person and not in the ... person and that the various functions of leadership can be shared amongst members of a group.]
Last Answer : (d) neither of the above
Description : According to the text, the categories of antecedent conditions for conflict include all of the following except: (a) communication. ; (b) structure. ; (c) group interaction. ; (d) personal variables.
Last Answer : (c) group interaction. ;
Description : How does Lyon subvert our expectations of Western cultural traditions, and how does the use of line contribute to our understanding of her intentions?
Last Answer : The Catholic Church adhered to the rebels and instrumentalised the Catholic sentiment and traditions against the Republic
Description : Suppose you are teaching in a minority college where castism and narrow mindedness victimize you, for better adjustment there you should Options: A) uplift the humanistic values beyond these narrow wall and ... such attitudes as it is against the norms of the Indian society D) none of the above
Last Answer : A) uplift the humanistic values beyond these narrow wall and develop scientific temper in your students
Description : Why does society create such norms and high expectations?
Last Answer : What I’d like to know is why everything has to be so damn expensive.
Description : --------------- theory believes that employees dislike work (a) X theory ; (b) Y theory ; (c) Z theory ; (d) None of these
Last Answer : (a) X theory ;
Description : A global consumer culture means that: a) cultural traditions and values are converging around the world. b) consumers are becoming very similar around the world. c) there is a world-wide demand for the same global brands. d) national cultures are disappearing around the world.
Last Answer : there is a world-wide demand for the same global brands
Description : All Strategists have similar Attitudes, Values, Ethics and Concerns for Social Responsibility
Last Answer : False
Description : Mr. (A) is a manager in a manufacturing company, he attempts to establish a culture of quality affecting the attitudes and actions of every employee and relies on a workforce that wants to ... Management ; (b) Knowledge management ; (c) Operations Management (d) Management of Information System
Last Answer : (c) Operations Management
Description : Which of the following are typically seen as being associated with strategic decisions? Select one: a. HR and Technology strategies b. The detailed planning of a department's work over the ... The organization's long-term direction d. values and expectations of powerful actors in the organization
Last Answer : The organization’s long-term direction
Description : Which of the following is typically NOT seen as being associated with strategic decision ? A. The Organization's long term direction B. The detailed planning of a Department's work over the ... and expectations of powerful players in the Organization D. The scope of the Organization's activities
Last Answer : The detailed planning of a Department’s work over the next month
Description : Employee recognition can: (a) Be a strong motivator. ; (b) Lead to unrealistic expectations. ; (c) Help with MBO program implementation. ; (d) Assist with goal setting.
Last Answer : (a) Be a strong motivator. ;
Description : What are the advantages of the functional structure? a) It enhances communication between top and low level managers. b) It makes communication easy among people from different functions. c) It ... easy among people from the same specialists. d) It enhances team spirit throughout the organization.
Last Answer : It makes communication easy among people from the same specialists
Description : An alliance between a supplier and a buyer that agree to use and share skills and capabilities in the supply chain, is called: a) Diversification alliance b) Shared supply alliance c) Complementary alliance d) Vertical integration alliance
Last Answer : Vertical integration alliance
Description : A partnership between companies in different lines of business, is called: a) Vertical integration alliance b) Diversification alliance c) Shared supply alliance d) International expansion alliance
Last Answer : Diversification alliance
Description : A motivational approach in which an organization‟s financial statements are opened to and shared with all of the employees is called ___________ (a) Open Book Management ; (b) Pay for Performance Program ; (c) Reinforcement Theory (d) Feedback
Last Answer : (a) Open Book Management ;
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 : Managing a patients record can be helpful as i) The patients data can be easily shared between the doctors ii) The patients need to pay a heavy charge for maintain the records iii) It may be difficult to search and retrieve the patient’s records. iv) None of these
Last Answer : i) The patients data can be easily shared between the doctors
Description : The BCG Matrix is based on a. Industry attractiveness & Business Strength b. Industry Growth rate & Business strength c. Industry Attractiveness & Relative market share d. Industry Growth rate & Relative market share
Last Answer : Industry Growth rate & Relative market share
Description : A “Learning Organization” requires ----------- : A. A stable Hierarchy B. A shared Vision and Culture that is challenging and questioning C. A questioning culture D. Knowledge management systems
Last Answer : A shared Vision and Culture that is challenging and questioning
Description : When a group gives some of its leadership positions to the members of other group, it is (a) Contracting ; (b) Co-opting ; (c) Co-alition ; (d) Competition
Last Answer : (b) Co-opting ;
Description : Which role in a group setting contributes to the social-emotional bonding of members and the group's overall success? (a) Facilitative/building role ; (b) Individualizing ; (c) Maintenance ; (d) Blocking
Last Answer : ; (c) Maintenance ;
Description : Yalom's curative factors within a group often affect the interactions of members and the group as a whole in complex ways. As members begin experiencing and expressing feelings, Yalom would assert that __________ ... (a) Catharsis ; (b) Altruism ; (c) Interpersonal learning ; (d) Existential factor
Last Answer : (a) Catharsis ;
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 : 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 : 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 : Stage II of the conflict process deals with: (a) cognition and personalization of conflict. ; (b) group development. (c) conflict avoidance. ; (d) interaction between group members.
Last Answer : (a) cognition and personalization of conflict. ;
Description : Conflict is functional if it: (a) supports the goals of the group. (b) is satisfying to the individual members of the group. (c) causes group members to argue. ; (d) causes turnover.
Last Answer : (a) supports the goals of the group.
Description : The increased cohesiveness of concrete, makes it (A) Less liable to segregation (B) More liable to segregation (C) More liable to bleeding (D) More liable for surface scaling in frosty weather
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Which of the following is not a primary essential property of a fibre? a. Flexibility b. Tensile strength c. Absorbency d. Cohesiveness
Last Answer : c. Absorbency
Description : Professional culture refers to A. Shared belief of top managers about how they should manage about themselves and their employees B. Shared code of ethics and other commonalities shared by members of a give group C. Both (a) and (c) D. None of the above
Last Answer : Shared code of ethics and other commonalities shared by members of a give group
Description : In setting up a group structure, _______________ has a strong influence on how a group operates. (a) Membership ; (b) Group setting ; (c) Physical structure ; (d) Group content
Last Answer : ; (c) Physical structure ;
Description : Nuhitzu believes it has the technological expertise to produce communication systems that will be the leaders around the globe. Boston Electronics is widely regarded as having excellent management ... trading company C)a joint agreement D)a strategic alliance E)a multinational enterprise
Last Answer : D)a strategic alliance
Description : “It is communication of feelings, emotions, attitudes, and thoughts through body movements/ gestures / eye contact, etc.” which type of communication is this? a) Oral communication b) Written communication c) Non -verbal communication d) None
Last Answer : c) Non -verbal communication
Description : Attitudes, actions and appearances in the context of classroom communication are considered as: (A) Verbal (B) Non-verbal (C) Impersonal (D) Irrational
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Which one of the following is an example of management expectations from the independent auditors? a. An expert providing a written communication as the product of the engagement. b. Individuals who ... in management decision-making. d. An internal source of expertise on financial and other matters
Last Answer : An expert providing a written communication as the product of the engagement
Description : Consumers' service expectations are influenced by advertising, word-of-moutn communication, and 1. recommendations from friends 2. past experiences with the service 3. news stories about the service 4. the tangibles of the service 5. credence qualities
Last Answer : past experiences with the service
Description : Offering pet owners who recommend Prize Pet Grooming to a friend, £2 off their next grooming bill is designed primarily to; A)increase perceptions of service quality. B)meet service ... word -of-mouth communication. D)standardise the service offering. E)increase advertising effectiveness.
Last Answer : C)encourage word -of-mouth communication.
Description : Consumers' service expectations are influenced by advertising, word-of-mouth communication, and A)recommendations from friends. B)past experiences with the service. C)news stories about the service. D)the tangibles of the service.
Last Answer : B)past experiences with the service.
Description : When a firm believes that it must react to external conditions and tailor its strategies and structure to deal with those conditions, it has adopted a __________ perspective. A)reactionary B)relativistic C)proactive D)deterministic E)strategic
Last Answer : D)deterministic
Description : Karen is studying the potential for selling her company's products in China. As part of her analysis, she is assessing the number, types and availability of wholesalers and retailers. Karen is ... C. Social and cultural norms D. Distribution structure E. Legal and political constraints
Last Answer : D. Distribution structure
Description : Which group believes in The Great Architect of the Universe?
Last Answer : Freemasons
Description : Which group believes in The Great Architect of the Universe
Description : Judging a cultural group based on one's own culture norms and values is referred to as?
Last Answer : cultural bias
Description : When a group has a distinctive way of looking at life, but at the same time its values and norms reflect the dominant culture of its society, the group would be considered a(n) ________.?
Last Answer : A subculture is a group that lives differently from, but not opposed to, the dominant culture. A subculture is a culture within a culture.Members of these subcultures do belong to the dominant culture but also have a material and nonmaterial culture specific to their subcultures.
Description : The purpose of value education is best served by focusing on (A) Cultural practices prevailing in the society. (B) Norms of conduct laid down by a social group (C) Concern for human values (D) Religious and moral practices and instructions.
Last Answer : C
Description : The use of computers, internet and other communication technologies to provide medical care to patients at distance is known as i) Telecommunication ii) Telemedicine iii) Expert systems iv) None of these
Last Answer : ii) Telemedicine
Description : ICT has been an essential necessity for i) Communication at long distances ii) Employing IT and its services to the rural areas iii) Providing medical help to nurses and staffs for treatments iv) All of these
Last Answer : iv) All of these