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| 101. |
Direction: In the question given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Unstructured interview is also called semi-structured interview. Reason (R) Unstructured interview is not planned in detail. Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» D. A is false, but R is true | |
| 102. |
Direction: In the question given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) TV, as a source of recruitment is less prevalent as compared to other sources. Reason (R) Telecasting is an expensive medium. Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
Direction: In the question given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Motivation is a universal managerial function. Reason (R) Motivation is used at every level of the organisation. Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 104. |
Direction: In the question given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Technical jargon cannot be a barrier in communication. Reason (R) Faulty translation also leads to wrong communication. Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true, but R is false | |
| 105. |
Direction: In the question given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Motivation increased efficiency of workers. Reason (R) Motivation workers have more number of grievances against the management. Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 106. |
While establishing relation between Maslows and Herzbergs theories, which needs of hierarchy theory will fall under the hygiene factors? |
| A. | Self-actualisation, esteem and social needs |
| B. | Esteem, social and safety needs |
| C. | Social, safety and physiological needs |
| D. | Only social needs |
| Answer» D. Only social needs | |
| 107. |
According to Keith Davis, which one is not a barrier of communication? |
| A. | Physical barriers |
| B. | Technological barriers |
| C. | Personal barriers |
| D. | Linguistic barriers |
| Answer» C. Personal barriers | |
| 108. |
Statement I Maslows theory conveys hygiene factors. Statement II Maslows theory conveys satisfied need is no more a motivator. Codes |
| A. | Both statements are correct |
| B. | Both statements are incorrect |
| C. | Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect |
| D. | Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
Grapevine is term used in relation to |
| A. | formal |
| B. | Informal communication |
| C. | Both formal and informal communication |
| D. | This term is not used in relation to communication |
| Answer» C. Both formal and informal communication | |
| 110. |
Which of the following relates to interpersonal communication? |
| A. | Johari window |
| B. | Formal |
| C. | Body language |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 111. |
What does Maslow Theory of Motivation convey to management? |
| A. | Satisfied need is a motivator |
| B. | Satisfied need is no more a motivator |
| C. | Needs are not motivators |
| D. | Needs need not be considered |
| Answer» C. Needs are not motivators | |
| 112. |
The type of formal communication in which communication flows from a superior to a subordinate and vice-versa is called |
| A. | Vertical communication |
| B. | Horizontal communication |
| C. | Diagonal communication |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Horizontal communication | |
| 113. |
According to need hierarchy theory of Maslow, human needs arise in which one of the following order? |
| A. | Physiological needs- Social needs- Safety needs- Ego needs- Self-actualisation needs |
| B. | Physiological needs- Social needs- Ego needs- Safety needs- Self actualisation needs |
| C. | Physiological needs- Safety needs- Social needs- Ego needs-Self-actualisation needs |
| D. | Physiological needs- Safety needs- Ego needs- Social needs-Self-actualisation needs |
| Answer» D. Physiological needs- Safety needs- Ego needs- Social needs-Self-actualisation needs | |
| 114. |
Good qualities of a leader include |
| A. | Physical features |
| B. | initiative |
| C. | Integrity |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 115. |
Consider the following statements I. Leadership is a continuous process. II. Leadership indicates interpersonal relations between managers and superiors. III. The key to successful today is influence, not authority. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 116. |
Selective perception is a barrier to effective communication because |
| A. | a receiver does not understand the message |
| B. | a receiver does not get the complete message |
| C. | a receiver does not hear or read the words with, which he disagrees |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 117. |
Consider the following statements I. Sending notice to employees to attend a meeting downward communication. II. Application for grant of leave upward communication. III. A production manager may contact marketing manager to discuss about quality diagonal communication. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. I and II | |
| 118. |
Match the following. List I (Concepts) List II (Importances) A. Directing 1. Reduction in employees turnover B. Motivation 2. Handles conflicts effectively C. Leadership 3. Provides data necessary for decision making D. Communication 4. Integrates employee's efforts Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]3 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2 |
| D. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]4 |
| Answer» B. A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 | |
| 119. |
Mohan and Sohan are friends working in Varun Limited as Production and Sales Manager respectively. In an interdepartmental meeting, Mohan informed Sohan about a change in the marketing policy of the company. Type of communication used in this situation is |
| A. | Formal communication |
| B. | Informal communication |
| C. | Written communication |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Informal communication | |
| 120. |
You are working at the middle level of management. Your superior, a top management personnel, sent a message for you which you received and well understood. Here, communication process is not complete because of the element |
| A. | Noise |
| B. | receiver |
| C. | Media |
| D. | feedback |
| Answer» E. | |
| 121. |
Need referred to as belonging needs is |
| A. | Job security |
| B. | pay |
| C. | Bonus |
| D. | affection |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
Match the following List I (Types of Leadership) List II (Features) A. Autocratic leadership 1. The leader is totally focussed on organising, supporting and developing the people in the team. B. Bureaucratic leadership 2. It is used to describe a leader, who leaves his colleagues to get on with their work. C. Laissez-faire leadership 3. Leaders work, by the book, ensuring that their staff follow procedures exactly. D. People oriented leadership 4. Leader exerts high levels of power over his employees or team members. Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]4 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| D. | A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]1 |
| Answer» D. A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]1 | |
| 123. |
Match the following List I (Barriers to communication) List II (Examples) A. Organisational barriers 1. Fear of challenge to authority B. Semantic barriers 2. Technical jargon C. Psychological barriers 3. Status D. Personal barriers 4. Distrust Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| B. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 |
| D. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| Answer» C. A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 | |
| 124. |
Importance of communication include |
| A. | Smooth working of enterprise |
| B. | Helps in guiding and inspiring employees |
| C. | Increases managerial efficiency |
| D. | Both (1) and (3) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 125. |
The workers of an organization complain that their superior Mr Sharad does not listen to their suggestions and adopts an autocratic style. Qualities of leadership lacking is/are |
| A. | Initiative |
| B. | social skills |
| C. | Motivation |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
Match the following List I List II A. Informal communication 1. Refers to official communication which takes place following the chain of command B. Formal communication 2. Art of stimulating someone or oneself to take desired course of action C. Leadership 3. Communication between individuals and groups, will not officially recognised D. Motivation 4. Ability of secure desired actions from a group of followers voluntarily, without the use of coercion Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| D. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
Match the following List I (Concepts) List II (Importances) A. Motivation 1. Securing co-operation B. Leadership 2. Chalk out the organizational plans C. Communication 3. Development of positive attitude D. Job Analysis 4. Facilitates decision-making Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2 |
| B. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 |
| D. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| Answer» B. A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 | |
| 128. |
Match the following List I (Types of Need) List II (Features) A. Physiological needs 1. Safety of people physically, economically and socially B. Safety needs 2. Desire for love C. Social needs 3. Ego needs D. Status needs 4. Survival and maintenance of human life Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4 |
| D. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 129. |
Two examples of downward communication |
| A. | Progress report |
| B. | Application for grant of leave |
| C. | Instructions |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 130. |
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? |
| A. | Autocratic leadership Enhance motivation |
| B. | Noise Improve communication |
| C. | Feedback interview Conducted at the time of employee leaving the organisation |
| D. | Job enrichment Mechanism to identify employees growth potentials |
| Answer» E. | |
| 131. |
Match the following List I List II A. Upward communication 1. One of information communication network B. Stock option 2. Satisfy physiological and basic needs C. Probability 3. Issuing share to employee at a price lower than market price D. Bonus 4. Application for grant of leave Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2 |
| D. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| Answer» B. A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 | |
| 132. |
Match the following List I List II A. Consequentialism 1. Leadership style B. Inverted V 2. Derived from religious books C. Ethics 3. Formal communication network D. Laissez-faire 4. Theory of ethics Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| C. | A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2 |
| D. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| Answer» C. A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2 | |
| 133. |
Match the following List I List II A. Working committee 1. Established an official and providing for its scope and power B. Executive committee 2. Disclosure and transparency C. Corporate governance 3. Established to accomplish a particular task D. Standing committee 4. It has well defined executive power Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| B. | A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4 |
| C. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| D. | A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]3 |
| Answer» B. A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4 | |
| 134. |
Match the following List I List II A. Personal barriers 1. Rigid rules and regulation B. Semantic barriers 2. Premature evaluation C. Organisation barriers 3. Faulty translation D. Psychological barriers 4. Distrust Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 |
| C. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| D. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4 |
| Answer» B. A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 | |
| 135. |
Which of the following is not an element of communication process? |
| A. | Decoding |
| B. | Communication |
| C. | Channel |
| D. | Receiver |
| Answer» C. Channel | |
| 136. |
Match the following List I List II A. Chain network 1. Message moves in a circle B. Circular network 2. Message flows in a direct vertical line C. Wheel network 3. Each person is free to communicate D. Free flow communication network 4. All subordinates under one boss communication through him Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]1 |
| B. | A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3 |
| C. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 |
| D. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1 |
| Answer» C. A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3 | |
| 137. |
Consider the following statements I. Semantic barriers are concerned with problems and obstructions in the process of encoding and decoding the messages. II. Complexity in organisation structure is a psychological barriers. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 138. |
Consider the following statements I. Good decisiveness is not necessary for a good leader II. Pay and allowances is a non-financial incentive Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 139. |
Status comes under which of the type of barriers? |
| A. | Semantic barrier |
| B. | Organisational barrier |
| C. | Psychological barrier |
| D. | Personal barrier |
| Answer» C. Psychological barrier | |
| 140. |
Motivational process and not the motivators as such is associated with the |
| A. | Need Hierarchy theory |
| B. | Two-Factor theory |
| C. | ERG theory |
| D. | Expectancy theory |
| Answer» E. | |
| 141. |
Match the following List I (Types of leadership) List II (Features) A. Relation oriented leadership 1. Suitable for work involving risk B. Bureaucratic leadership 2. Means 'leave it be' C. Laissez faire leadership 3. Energetic in driving others forward D. Charismatic leadership 4. Focuses on organising the people Codes |
| A. | A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4 |
| B. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]3 |
| C. | A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]1 |
| D. | A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3 |
| Answer» C. A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]1 | |
| 142. |
Leadership is the part of |
| A. | planning |
| B. | organising |
| C. | directing |
| D. | staffing |
| Answer» D. staffing | |
| 143. |
Grapevine is associated with |
| A. | formal communication |
| B. | informal communication |
| C. | horizontal communication |
| D. | vertical communication |
| Answer» C. horizontal communication | |
| 144. |
Which of the following is a Financial Incentive? |
| A. | Status |
| B. | Job security |
| C. | Employee participation |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 145. |
Who has developed the expectancy theory of motivation? |
| A. | Herzberg |
| B. | Vroom |
| C. | Peter F Drucker |
| D. | Maslow |
| Answer» C. Peter F Drucker | |
| 146. |
Under which of the following theories, the human needs are put in hierarchy of their significance? |
| A. | Herzbergs theory |
| B. | Me Gregors theory |
| C. | Maslows theory |
| D. | Vrooms theory |
| Answer» D. Vrooms theory | |
| 147. |
The communication network in which all subordinates under a superior communication through him is known as |
| A. | Single chain network |
| B. | Wheel network |
| C. | Free flow network |
| D. | Gossip chain |
| Answer» C. Free flow network | |
| 148. |
The need-hierarchy theory of motivation is given by |
| A. | Maslow |
| B. | Vroom |
| C. | Herzberg |
| D. | Mc Gregor |
| Answer» B. Vroom | |
| 149. |
Maslows need-hierarchy theory of motivation has classified the human needs into five categories as follows safety needs Esteem needs Social needs Physiological needs (5) Self actualisation needs. What is the sequence of domination of these needs? |
| A. | 1, 4, 3, 2, 5 |
| B. | 5, 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| C. | 4, 1, 3, 2, 5 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 150. |
According to Maslows need-hierarchy theory of motivation |
| A. | an unsatisfied need is a motivator of behaviour |
| B. | a satisfied need is a motivator of behaviour |
| C. | All of the above |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. a satisfied need is a motivator of behaviour | |