81
Match the following theories of leadership (List-I) with their propagator (List-II).
List-I List-II
a. Leader Member Exchange Theory
1. Robert House
b. Path Goal Theory
2. Ken Blanchard
c. Situational Theory
3. Fred Fiedler
d. Contingency Theory
4. George Green
A)
a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
B)
a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
C)
a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
D)
a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
82
Match the following:
List-I (Developers) List-II (Theories)
a. Ohio
1. X and Y theory
b. Mc-Gregor
2. Z theory
c. Fidler
3. Leadership Behaviour
d. William Onchi
4. Contingency of Leadership
A)
a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
B)
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)
a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
D)
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
83
Match the following.
List-I (Leadership Theories) List-II (Proponents)
a. Managerial Grid Theory
1. Holiandder and Julian (1969)
b. Lower Leadership Studies
2. Albert Bandura (1977)
c. Group and Exchange Theories of Leadership
3. Lippitt and White (1939)
d. Social Learning Theories
4. Blake and Mouton (1978)
A)
a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B)
a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C)
a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
D)
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
84
In formal group there is . . . . . . . ., with designated work assignments establishing tasks and work groups
A)
Co-ordination
B)
Management by Exceptions
C)
Planning
D)
Organisation's Structure
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
85
Which of the following cause the least resentment and the highest satisfaction among workers?
A)
Situational initiation
B)
Authority initiation
C)
Procedural initiation
D)
None of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
86
The steps of motivation process as proposed by Keith Davis are as follows
A)
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 3
B)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
C)
1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 5
D)
6, 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
87
Which of the following leadership style permits substantial delegation of authority to subordinates and allows them to set objectives and solve problems themselves?
A)
Autocratic
B)
Democratic
C)
Permissive
D)
None of these
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
88
Which of the following does not explain the current popularity of teams?
A)
Teams outperform individuals when the tasks require multiple skills
B)
Teams enable organizations to better utilize employee talents
C)
Teams are a means to increase employee motivation
D)
Teams outperform individuals in all situations
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
89
A . . . . . . . . leadership style, identified by House in path-goal theory, leads to greater satisfaction when tasks are ambiguous or stressful than when they are highly structured and well laid out.
A)
directive
B)
supportive
C)
participative
D)
achievement-oriented
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
A
90
Which statement is correct?
A)
Evolved policy is based on the manner in which a policy is formed
B)
A central element in the planning process is recognising inadequacies in present conditions which point to the desirability of change
C)
Planning is a major management function
D)
All of the above
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
