11
In Reddin's 'Tridimensional Grid', which one of the following is a less effective style of leadership?
A)
Developer
B)
Missionary
C)
Executive
D)
Bureaucrat
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
12
When Sanjay Sharma attempts to eliminate resistance to change at his organization by only letting out information very selectively, he is in essence practicing . . . . . . . .
A)
manipulation
B)
coercion
C)
co-optation
D)
facilitation
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
13
Modern theory of Organisation includes
A)
The genetic societal system involving the level of a cell society characterised by a division of labour among cells
B)
The open system characterised by the ability of rejuvenation, growth and reproduction
C)
The simple dynamic system involving the level of a clock having predetermined motions
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
14
Match the following:
List-I (Types of Organisation System) List-II (Factors)
a. Individual
1. Position
b. Formal organisation
2. Positive
c. Informal organisation
3. Authority holder
d. Status
4. Motives
A)
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B)
a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
C)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)
a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
15
Which of these is/are the consequences of inequity as per Adam's Equity theory?
A)
The person can alter inputs. i.e. people who feel they are underpaid for their efforts may tend to reduce their efforts, and people who feel they are overpaid might want to increase their effort
B)
The person can cognitively distort input or outcomes
C)
The person might quit the job
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
16
Allport has identified six common traits which are used to compare people. Which one is not his common trait?
A)
Religious
B)
Political
C)
Theoretical
D)
Emotional
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
17
The leadership theories based on the assumption that 'the leader's ability to lead is contingent upon various situational factors such as the leader's preferred style, the capabilities and behaviours of the followers etc' is known as
A)
Situational Leadership Theory
B)
Behavioural Theories
C)
Contingency Theories
D)
Trait Theories
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
18
Match the following.
List-I List-II
a. Fayol
1. Grapevine
b. Simon
2. Shared understanding
c. Shannon
3. Cybernetics
d. Weiner
4. Gang plank
e. Millet
5. Noise
A)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4, e-5
B)
a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2, e-5
C)
a-4, b-1, c-5, d-3, e-2
D)
a-4, b-2, c-5, d-1, e-3
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
A)
An approach to group decision-making that explains how decisions are made in a team
B)
An idea that shows why dictator are inevitably overthrown
C)
A model that suggests team change with time
D)
An attempt to explain why groups occasionally reach erroneous conclusions even when the prevailing data would give alternative end
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
20
Which statement is true?
A)
Reward power is based on the leader's ability to provide rewards to those he governs
B)
Traditional authority evolves into rational authority through formal legitimisation
C)
Charismatic leaders usually possess magical qualities
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
