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Management and Organizational Behavior

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Management and organizational behavior explore how individuals and groups interact within an organization. This hub covers motivation theories, leadership styles, and delegation. These topics are essential for commerce students and competitive exam aspirants.

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Management and Organizational Behavior Questions

Multiple choice

Theory Y of motivation was advocated by

  1. Elton Mayo

  2. McGregor

  3. Maslow

  4. Herzberg
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Douglas McGregor proposed Theory X and Theory Y in his book, The Human Side of Enterprise. Theory Y assumes employees are self-motivated and seek responsibility.

Multiple choice

The Maturation Theory of motivation was propounded by

  1. E.Mayo

  2. F. Herzberg

  3. Chris Argyris

  4. Abraham Maslow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chris Argyris developed the Immaturity-Maturity theory, which suggests that individuals progress from a state of immaturity to maturity as they grow.

Multiple choice

The Path Goal Model of leadership was developed by

  1. F. E. Fiedler

  2. R. Likert

  3. R. J. House

  4. Vroom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Robert J. House developed the Path-Goal theory of leadership, which states that a leader's behavior is contingent on the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their subordinates.

Multiple choice

'Unity of Command' does not

  1. mean that one subordinate will receive only one order

  2. mean that a subordinate will have only one superior

  3. mean that all units are put under one head

  4. result into a shrinking apex of an organization
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The principle of 'Unity of Command' states that a subordinate should receive orders from only one superior to avoid confusion. Option A describes the outcome of the principle, but the question asks what it does not 'mean' in a technical sense, or is phrased as a negative. Actually, the statement in A is a core definition, making the question phrasing confusing.

Multiple choice

In which of the following situations does the need for coordination arise?1. Overlap of efforts

  1. Duplication of efforts
  2. Neglect of personal interests
  3. Conflicts in interests Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1, 2 and 4

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Coordination is needed to resolve overlaps, duplication, and conflicts of interest. Neglect of personal interests is not a standard organizational problem requiring coordination in this context.

Multiple choice

Consider the following factors:1. Organisational policies, rules and regulations

  1. Lower level of ability of subordinates
  2. Hierarchical system of the organisation
  3. Personality of the delegator Which of these factors act as obstacles in delegation?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 2 and 4

  4. 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Obstacles in delegation often include the lower ability of subordinates (fear of failure) and the personality of the delegator (lack of trust or desire for control).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is related with the Principle of Hierarchy?

  1. Through proper channel

  2. Leadership

  3. Public relations

  4. Motivation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Principle of Hierarchy requires that communication and authority flow through a 'proper channel' or chain of command, ensuring that information is passed through defined levels.

Multiple choice

What does 'Unity of Command' mean?

  1. One superior should give orders to all employees

  2. Two superiors should give orders to one subordinate

  3. All superiors should give orders to one subordinate

  4. A subordinate should receive orders only from one superior
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Unity of Command is a management principle stating that each employee should report to and receive orders from only one superior to prevent conflicting instructions.