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Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

If your boss asks you to hurry up and finish your work but also decreases your pay for your mistakes, you would experience _________.

  1. intersender conflict

  2. intrasender conflict

  3. interrole conflict

  4. person-role conflict
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Intrasender conflict occurs when a single person (the boss) sends contradictory messages or demands, such as asking for speed while simultaneously penalizing errors.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

A charismatic leadership has which of the following characteristics?

  1. Builds a strong and distinctive image for the organisation

  2. Seeks to pick up the mood of the audience

  3. Employs a clear chain of command

  4. Takes the view that rewards and punishment motivate staff
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Charismatic leaders are defined by their ability to articulate a compelling vision and build a strong, distinctive identity for the organization that followers identify with.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which of the following describes a person who has extensive social skill (an emotional intelligence competency)?

  1. Humorous and politically astute

  2. Comfortable with ambiguity and level-headed

  3. Persistent and knowledgeable about his or her own weaknesses and strengths

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Social skill in emotional intelligence involves the ability to manage relationships, build networks, and navigate social situations, often manifesting as being politically astute and personable.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which among the following is an example of "The Follower Theory"?

  1. Effective Leader

  2. Character of Leader

  3. Leader Is a leader

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

Effective Leader is an example of "The Follower Theory". Followers Theory of Leadership also known as acceptance theory of leadership. The followers must accept the decisions of their leader and leadership.  According to this leader-follower theory followers may from groups and the followers’ groups naturally have their own characteristics and needs.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

What does LMX in LMX Theory stands for?

  1. Leader-member exchange theory

  2. Leader-motivation exchange theory

  3. Leader-member existence theory

  4. None of those
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

LMX in LMX Theory stands for Leader-member exchange theory. The leader-member exchange theory can be defined as a relationship-based approach to leadership which mainly focuses on the two-way relationship between leaders and members.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which of the following is/are advantage of group decision making?

  1. It is observed that group decisions help members evade their individual responsibilities

  2. It is costly as well as a time-consuming affair

  3. It provides opportunity for participation by individual representing different interests

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A key advantage of group decision making is the diversity of perspectives and the ability to represent different interests, which leads to more comprehensive solutions.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which of the following best expresses the difference between programmed and non-programmed decisions?

  1. Made by managers who prefer a thinking or technocratic style; made by managers who use judgement and follow intuition

  2. Have computer routines developed for them; are not computerized

  3. Handled with decision rules; decision rules cannot be developed

  4. Occur under certainly or risk; occur under uncertainty or ambiguity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Programmed decisions are repetitive and routine, handled by established decision rules (policies/procedures), whereas non-programmed decisions are unique and require judgment.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which of the following is/are advantage of group decision making?

  1. Co-ordination of departmental activities through meetings of their respective head is not possible

  2. It improves quality of the decision since different view points and opinions are reflected in it

  3. More often differences in opinion and compromises lead to indecision

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Group decision making improves quality by pooling knowledge, experiences, and different viewpoints, which helps in identifying better alternatives.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which of the following is/are disadvantage of group decision making?

  1. It improves quality of the decision since different viewpoints and opinions are reflected in it

  2. Co-ordination of departmental activities through meetings of their respective heads become easier

  3. It is also observed that group decisions help members evade their individual responsibilities

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A common disadvantage of group decision making is 'diffusion of responsibility', where individuals feel less accountable for the final outcome compared to making a decision alone.

Multiple choice business organisation functions and qualities of a manager leadership in decision-making meaning, definition and characteristics of leadership intro & meaning & importance & principles of directing

Which of the following is not example of group decision making?

  1. Decision of board meetings

  2. Decision of staff meetings

  3. Decision of managing director

  4. Decision of commitees
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A decision made by a single individual, such as a managing director, is an individual decision, not a group decision.