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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The principle of 'hierarchy of needs' was propagated by

  1. Elton Mayo
  2. Herzberg
  3. Abraham Maslow
  4. Douglas McGregor
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A/An ________ leader establishes close relations with his subordinates, even though his senior officers may not be pleased with him.

  1. expert
  2. participant
  3. bureaucratic
  4. autocratic
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Administrative decisions in the terminology of Simon are called

  1. Programmed Decisions
  2. Unprogrammed Decisions
  3. Middle Level Decisions
  4. Operational Decisions
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not the type of leadership suggested by Rensis Likert?

  1. Exploitive authoritative
  2. Benevolent authoritative
  3. Consultative
  4. Non-participative
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which kind of man did Simon identify?

  1. Economic man
  2. Social man
  3. Political man
  4. Administrative man
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The contingency principle of leadership was advocated by

  1. Fayol
  2. Fiedler
  3. Likert
  4. Blanchart
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to Herzberg, motivating factors include
(1) pays
(2) security
(3) recognition
(4) achievement
Sclect the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 3 and 4
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one of the following is not a Management Technique?

  1. M.I.S.
  2. P.E.R.T.
  3. C.P.M.
  4. Operations Research
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one of the following leadership styles shows maximum concern for the production and the people?

  1. Country Club Management
  2. Impoverished Management
  3. Team Management
  4. Task Management
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Theory Y of motivation was advocated by

  1. Elton Mayo
  2. McGregor
  3. Maslow
  4. Herzberg
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which kind of communication is 'Grapevine Communication'?

  1. Written communication
  2. Oral communication
  3. Formal communication
  4. Informal communication
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Identify the correct sequence of Maslow's Need Hierarchy theory.

  1. Security, Physiological, Psychological, Self-actualising.
  2. Physiological, Self-actualising. Love, Security.
  3. Self-actualising, Security, Psychological, Physiological.
  4. Physiological, Security, Love, Esteem, Self-actualisation.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Maturation Theory of motivation was propounded by

  1. E.Mayo
  2. F. Herzberg
  3. Chris Argyris
  4. Abraham Maslow
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Identify the mismatch:

  1. Grapevine — Phone Call
  2. Formal Communication — Minutes of the meeting
  3. Downward Communication — Orders, Directions
  4. Upward Communication — Reports
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Path Goal Model of leadership was developed by

  1. F. E. Fiedler
  2. R. Likert
  3. R. J. House
  4. Vroom
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A): It is not always easy to separate means from ends while making decisions.
Reason (R): An apparent end may be only a means for some future end.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A) : Successful organisation requires not only command and executive direction but also sound leadership.
Reason (R) : Leadership tends to be expressed in terms of power to command or ability to dominate.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A): Leadership is a continuous process of influencing behaviour.
Reason (R): Leaders must show a genuine human concern for subordinates.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A) : Assumptions about the nature of men enable executives to determine motivational practices.
Reason (R) : Adoption of Theory Y practices kills the initiative of employees.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A): Grapevine'' is a means of communication. It stresses the operation of social forces at work place.
Reason (R): Informal communication helps to minimise conflict in the organization.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Valence Expectancy theory, an alternative theory of motivation, was proposed by

  1. Chris Argyris
  2. Victor H. Vroom
  3. A. H. Maslow
  4. McGregor
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A): Communication involves something more than will transmission of message or transmission and physical receipt of the same.
Reason (R): Communication is the process through which two or more persons exchange ideas.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A): 'Theory Y' suggests a new approach and emphasizes the cooperative effort of management and employees.
Reason (R): 'Theory Y' emphasizes that most people have little capacity for creativity.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A): Downward as well as upward messages received by middle level officials are often distorted before they are passed on.
Reason (R): Whenever such an official receives a message which he considers incoherent, illogical or incomplete he tries to make sense'' out of it.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A) : People are induced to do their work in the best possible manner if they are properly motivated.
Reason (R) : Fear of punishment acts as a motivator but is of a negative kind.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
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