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Assertion (A): The theory and hypotheses of Argyris suggest no relationship between personal development of the individual and the organisational situation.Reason (R): The principles and the characteristics of a formal organisation, in the opinion of Argyris, are incongruent to the needs of adult human beings.
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
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The leadership theory given by G. R. Terry emphasised on
A)
willingness to accept
B)
force to influence people
C)
compulsion to influence people
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
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OD is based on certain values that are important for the development of organisations as open and proactive systems. OD fosters a set of specific values 'OCTAPACE'. 'OCTAPACE' refers to
A)
1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 13, 11, 6
B)
1, 12, 3, 13, 9, 4, 11, 6
C)
1, 12, 3, 13, 9, 7, 10, 5
D)
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 7, 11, 6
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
84
Which is the method of conflictmanage ment?
A)
Conflict Resolution Method
B)
Conflict Reduction Method
C)
Conflict Stimulation Method
D)
None of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
85
The ultimate goal of organisational development is to
A)
structure the organisational environment so that managers and employees can use their developed skills and abilities to the fullest
B)
reduce the levels of uncertainty in managerial decision-making throughout the organisation
C)
create an internal environment which is conducive to self expression
D)
None of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
86
Match the following:
List-I (Theory) List-II (Year)
a. Theory X and Theory Y
1. 1960
b. Howthorne studies
2. 1939
c. Neo-classical Behavioural Science Approach
3. 1930
d. Organisational efficiency
4. 1947
5. 1950
A)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B)
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C)
a-3, b-5, c-4, d-1
D)
a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
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Who is the developer of 'Two Factors theory' of Motivation?
A)
Herzberg
B)
Lawless, David. J.
C)
A. H. Maslow
D)
Porter, Lyman W. and Hackman
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
88
Which statement is correct?
A)
A project organisation is a temporary arrangement because it has only a one time task, but it involves fairly long period
B)
Product divisionalisation is called for when emphasis is to be placed on a product
C)
A functional structure often develops in small organisations around individual personalties who wish to give shape to their ambitions
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
89
Which of the following communication networks is more effective vis-a-vis speed and accuracy of performance?
A)
Circle
B)
Wheel
C)
Chan
D)
None of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
90
Which is the type of communication in small group?
A)
Centralised flow with feedback
B)
Chain flow with feedback
C)
Circular flow with feedback
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
