Organizational Behaviour Questions and Answers Part-12

1. In ______________ leadership, there is a complete centralization of authority in the leader
a) Democratic
b) Autocratic
c) Free rein
d) Bureaucratic

Answer: b

2. ______________ refers to the basic changes in the content and responsibilities of job so as to satisfy higher motivational needs
a) Job enrichment
b) Job enlargement
c) Work relocation
d) Process consultation

Answer: a

3. 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

Answer: b

4. Who proposed "bureaucratic structure" is suitable for all organization
a) Elton Mayo
b) Henry Fayol
c) F.W. Taylor
d) Max Weber

Answer: d

5. Extension of behavior modification into organization is called
a) Enrichment
b) Enlargement
c) OB Mod
d) OB Ext

Answer: c

6. Which of the following is / are not a method of managing stress
a) Time management
b) Supervisor training
c) Role Analysis techniques (RAT)
d) Rorschach test

Answer: d

7. The managers of a multinational company are located in France, India, Brazil, and the United States. Which decision-making technique seems most reasonable for this organization?
a) A postal service interaction
b) A brainstorming session
c) A nominal discussion
d) An electronic meeting

Answer: d

8. Which of the following theory is proposed by Clayton Alderfer?
a) Theory X and Theory Y
b) Hierarchy of Needs
c) ERG Theory
d) Theory

Answer: b

9. In which stage of the conflict process does conflict become visible?
a) Illumination
b) Intentions
c) Behaviour
d) Cognition

Answer: c

10. Your boss never gives you the benefit of the doubt. When you were late back from lunch, he assumed that you had simply taken too much time. He never considered that the elevators were out and you had to walk up 10 flights of stairs. Your boss is guilty of ______________.
a) Self-serving bias
b) Selective perception
c) Fundamental attribution error
d) Inconsistency

Answer: c