61
In the . . . . . . . . model of organisational behaviour, employees cease to depend on managers, but their dependence on the organisation increases.
A)
custodial
B)
supportive
C)
collegial
D)
autocratic
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
62
Assertion (A): Scientific Management did put forward a fully developed theory of organisation.Reason (R): It addressed itself to the problems of the shop floor.
A)
A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B)
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 & Solution
Answer: Option
D
63
In the 'Big-Five' personality factors widely accepted personality traits are mentioned. The trait of being dependable, organised, conforming and persevering on tasks is called
A)
extroversion
B)
conscientiousness
C)
agreeableness
D)
emotional stability
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
64
Who is/are the developer(s) of Classical Theory of Organisation?
A)
Max Weber
B)
Gulick
C)
Henry Fayol
D)
All of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
65
OB's current state of investigation and study is best described as:
A)
All of OB is based on universal truths proposed by academics, researchers and practitioners. Political forces have a tendency to influence the study of OB and, hence, skew resulting conclusions
B)
There is little disagreement among OB researchers and scholars as to the current state
C)
OB is practically based on situational or contingency conditions driven by lead ership style
D)
Cause-effect principles, which tend to apply to all situations, have been isolated
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
66
Hygiene factors related to the work context includes
A)
Relations with supervisor
B)
Supervision
C)
Company Policy and Administration
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
67
Which of the following is/are 'theories of Leadership'?
A)
The situational theory
B)
The trait theory
C)
The great man theory
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
68
According to Maslow's need-hierarchy theory, the lowlevel needs are
A)
physiological
B)
security
C)
self-esteem
D)
All of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
69
Which one of the following is an element of motivation according to Vroom's vector valence theory?
A)
Involvement
B)
Equity
C)
Instrumentality
D)
Existence
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
70
Some of OB's challenges and opportunities include all of the following except
A)
reinforcing the importance of traditional methods of management
B)
offering specific insights to improve interpersonal and people skills
C)
helping us learn to cope in a continuously changing world
D)
facilitating the improvement of quality and employee productivity
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
