31
Which of the statements are true/false?
1. Action learning and special committee assignments are methods of on-the-job development.
2. Sensitivity training aims at changing the behaviour of trainees.
3. Critical incident method entails rating the individual on the basis of pre-set qualities.
4. BARS is also called behavioural expectation scale.
A)
1, 2 are true and 3, 4 are false
B)
1, 3 are true and 2, 4 are false
C)
1, 2, 4 are true and 3 is false
D)
3, 4 are true and 1, 2 are false
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
32
Who has given the following statement, "Management development is an attempt to improve managerial effectiveness through a planned and deliberate learning process"?
A)
Mumford
B)
Dale
C)
Molander
D)
None of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
33
Which of the following methods of training is also known as 'socio-drama' or 'psychodrama'?
A)
Strategic planner
B)
Mirroring
C)
Apprenticeship
D)
Role playing
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
34
Which of the following is not a trend indicative of increasing workforce diversity?
A)
Negative attitudes towards authority
B)
Gender
C)
Physically challenged workers
D)
Single parent families
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
35
Match the following.
List-I
List-II
a. Language skills of the employee improve
1. Tourist stage
b. Gradual adaptation to the new culture
2. Mastery stage
c. Differences between the cross-cultural organisation and home organisations are learnt
3. Cultural shock
d. Primary stage of cultural shock where the employees are in planning phase
4. Humour state
A)
a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
B)
a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
C)
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-5
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
36
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to task analysis?
A)
Task analysis is a comprehensive study of the work to define what specific skills, e.g. like preparing spread sheets, reading diagrams, are needed to perform the job
B)
The goal here is to give these workers the skills and knowledge they need to do the job
C)
Job descriptions and job specifications are essential for conducting task analysis
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
37
Identify the correct sequence of steps in developing a BARS (Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scales) as suggested by Gray Dessler
1. Scalethe incidents
2. Reallocate incidents
3. Develop performance dimensions
4. Write critical incidents
5. Develop a final instrument
A)
3, 2, 4, 1, 5
B)
2, 1, 4, 3, 5
C)
4, 3, 2, 1, 5
D)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
38
The most basic perceptual organisation is
A)
shape constancy
B)
depth perception
C)
figure-ground
D)
size constancy
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
39
A relatively permanent change in behaviour occuringas a result of experience is . . . . . . . .
A)
motivation
B)
learning
C)
behaviour modification
D)
skills
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
40
Which one of the following methods is not a behavioural method of performance appraisal?
A)
Balanced scorecard method
B)
Critical incident method
C)
Assessment centre method
D)
Behavioural check list method
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A