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Organisational Behaviour | Set 3

1. In dual concern model the style which represents a low level of concern for both self and other known as__________.

Correct : A. Avoiding

2. When one disputant is forced to litigation then __________style is not possible. Sol:

Correct : B. Integration

3. An accurate estimate of BATNA: Sol:

Correct : D. Prevents team to accept a deal better than the BATNA without hesitation;

4. Impressions formed about people that are based upon fitting the person into various categories are a type of impression called:

Correct : C. Category-based processing

5. The mental processes which are used unconsciously to reinforce stereotypes include all of the following except: Sol:

Correct : D. All of the above are correct

6. When we try to associate with the information previously assumed even if we get information about a certain phenomenon, we tend to___________ in process of stereotype.

Correct : A. Ignore

7. Extending a pre assumed perception and confirming it with small piece of information is which type of mental process of stereotyping?

Correct : B. Stereotype over interpretation

8. _____________ processing is more accurate, but ________ processing is faster and easier. Sol:

Correct : A. Systematic, category-based

9. The mediator’s primary function is to promote effective negotiation in: Sol:

Correct : A. Facilitative mediation

10. mediation: Sol:

Correct : A. AThere may not be a settlement since the disputants may not come to agreement

11. An advantage of “evaluative” mediation is that it:

Correct : A. Helps each disputant to fine-tune his or her BATNA for accuracy and to modify it if it is too optimistic

12. ) “To facilitate Collaborating/Integrating negotiation between the disputants” is the goal of which type of mediation?

Correct : D. Pure mediation

13. Which of the following types of mediation has narrow and evaluative focus? Sol:

Correct : B. Bargaining-based mediation

14. )In which sort of mediation are due process problems the most likely to occur? Sol:

Correct : A. Triage mediation

15. According to Tuchman (1965), which of the following is NOT a stage of the life cycle of a group?

Correct : C. reforming

16. The phenomenon whereby an individual in a group will tend to end up agreeing with a strong majority opinion in spite of their own judgement is known as

Correct : A. Normative influence

17. The idea that the degree to which you will be influenced by the opinion of another group member will depend on how much you identify with that person is known as

Correct : B. referent informational influence

18. Which of the following is NOT suggested as an explanation for poor group motivation?

Correct : B. lack of clear performance standards

19. The tendency whereby a group reaches a decision by trying to minimize conflict, neglecting to critically test and evaluate ideas, is termed

Correct : C. groupthink

20. The process whereby the presence of others is suggested to lead to individuals losing their sense of personal identity is termed

Correct : A. DE individuation

21. The tendency whereby groups make decisions that are more extreme than the individuals’ opinions within the group is termed

Correct : A. group polarization

22. Steiner (1972) called losses in group productivity due to poor coordination

Correct : C. process losses

23. Which of the following did Wilfred Bion (1961) NOT observe as a quality that was likely to be present in a group with ‘good group spirit’?

Correct : B. the presence of distinct subgroups

24. The so-called ‘Hawthorne effect’ refers to which group-related phenomenon?

Correct : C. people always perform better when they’re being watched

25. Which of the following terms is used to refer to the potential negative effects of group identification that stem from processes like stigma and rejection?

Correct : A. the Social Curse

26. The term ‘groupthink’ was coined by

Correct : A. Janis (1972)

27. Groupthink refers to the process by which, when making decisions, the group places more importance on

Correct : A. Reaching a cohesive agreement

28. Diner’s (1980) explanation of deindividuation posited that deindividuation is the result of

Correct : A. decreased self-awareness

29. Group polarization refers to the tendency whereby

Correct : A. groups make decisions that are more extreme than the individuals’ opinions

30. Which of the following is NOT a type of theory seeking to explain group polarization?

Correct : D. social conformity processes

31. Identification with social groups has been shown to lead to various psychological outcomes. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Correct : D. narcissism

32. ) According to Farfel and Turner (1979), which of the following is a primary reason for choosing to identify with a group?

Correct : D. to maintain a positive sense of self

33. ) The Social Cure (Jetten et al. 2009 & 2012) refers to

Correct : B. improvements in health and well-being as a result of identification with a group

34. According to Moscovici (1980), the best way for a minority to exert influence on the majority’s opinion is to

Correct : A. Maintain a consistent position over time

35. Describe the level of communication between team members:

Correct : C. Everybody accurately states their view and others listen and understand what is being saidwe talk together

36. What pair are methods of making team decisions?

Correct : A. Lack of Response & Unanimity

37. Which of the following is not a stage of team development?

Correct : B. Deciding

38. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Groupthink?

Correct : A. Illusions of vulnerability

39. Members of a(n) ______ team have been cross-trained so each person is able to perform the duties of all the other team members.

Correct : C. multifunctional

40. A group technique used to develop many ideas in a relatively short time.

Correct : A. brainstorming

41. The problem-solving method in which all members of a group fully accept and support a decision.

Correct : D. consensus

42. In circumstances of incremental change, strategic change is likely to be more successful if:

Correct : C. It is internalized and owned by those who will implement it

43. 'Logical instrumentalism' can be described as:

Correct : B. Emergent

44. Organizations that are good at developing relevant capabilities to respond to a Sol: Changing context are known as

Correct : C. Learning organizations

45. Which of the following contexts would most suit a transformational leader?

Correct : A. An organization that is in trouble

46. Theorists have identified two main styles of leadership. These are Sol: Transformational leadership and

Correct : B. Transactional leadership

47. Which of the following theories operate on a multiple entity?

Correct : C. Dialectical and evolutionary theories

48. An approach, in which an external consultant recommends a solution to organizational problems according to technical view point, is known as:

Correct : A. Expert system approach

49. Organization structure primarily refers to ________

Correct : A. how activities are coordinated & controlled

50. Strategic planning as a broad concept consists of ______

Correct : B. strategy formulation and strategy implementation

51. A major problem with a task force type of management is ______

Correct : B. its status is too inflexible

52. ).Individuals such as Albert Einstein, Edwin Land and Steven Jobs lead through which type of power?

Correct : C. Expert

53. )..Functional managers are responsible _____

Correct : A. for a single area of activity

54. ____________ embodies a team concept, is based on the principle of mutual contribution by employer and employees

Correct : D. Collegial Model

55. Teamwork is the willingness people have to work with others toward common goals.

Correct : A. True

56. Staff must have both qualities: positive motivation and teamwork to work effectively.

Correct : A. True

57. A functional team might include representatives from a company’s design, marketing, and financial departments.

Correct : B. false

58. Successful problem solvers immediately look for solutions at the first sign of a problem.

Correct : B. false

59. People who like to control others are the most effective team leaders

Correct : B. false

60. The problem-solving method in which all members of a group fully accept and support a decision.

Correct : D. consensus

61. The quality of the ideas is the major concern during brainstorming.

Correct : B. false

62. Why is it important to know when to intervene in a conflict?

Correct : D. All the above.

63. The ______________is the part of the personality that opposes the desires of the id by enforcing moral restrictions

Correct : A. superego

64. Classical conditioning is also referred to as _____________conditioning

Correct : C. pavlovian

65. __________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which a variable amount of time must pass before a response is reinforced

Correct : D. variable interval

66. ___________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which a fixed period of tie must elapse before a reinforcement is administered

Correct : C. fixed interval

67. Emotions are usually accompanied by distinct ____________expression

Correct : C. facial

68. The process of communication begins when the ____________has a thought or an idea that he wishes to convey to another person

Correct : B. sender

69. _________communication takes place through proper channels in the organization

Correct : A. formal

70. An _____________ is a third party to a negotiation who has the authority to dictate an agreement

Correct : A. arbitrator

71. The ___________ child of the child ego state acts in ways that are learned from the environment

Correct : B. adapted

72. In ________________departmentalization a department is formed on the basis of area, territory or region

Correct : A. geographic

73. “------------ are social inventions for accomplishing goals through group efforts”

Correct : B. organization

74. Which of the following is/are the key features of organization

Correct : D. all of these

75. A study of human behavior in organizational settings is

Correct : C. organizational behavior

76. Scientific Management approach is developed by

Correct : C. f.w. taylor

77. Who proposed “ bureaucratic structure” is suitable for all organization

Correct : D. max weber

78. “Hawthrone experiment” which was a real beginning of applied research in OB was conducted by

Correct : A. elton mayo

79. Process or administrative theory of organization is being given by

Correct : B. henry fayol

80. Whose concept states that interpersonal and human relations may lead to productivity

Correct : A. elton mayo

81. Today’s organization are

Correct : A. open system

82. Which organization theory can be understood by IF and THEN relationship

Correct : B. contingency approach

83. Organization Behavior is

Correct : D. all of these

84. Organization Behavior is not a /an

Correct : D. pessimistic approach

85. “Cognitive theory” of learning was given by

Correct : D. piajet

86. Extension of behavior modification into organization is called

Correct : C. ob mod

87. --------------is a relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience

Correct : B. learning

88. which of the following is / are included as structure of human mind

Correct : D. all the above

89. ----------- is largely childish, irrational, never satisfied, demanding and destructive of others

Correct : D. id

90. ------------represent noblest thoughts, ideals etc.

Correct : B. super ego

91. ----------- is reality and practical oriented part of thinking

Correct : A. ego

92. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is designed to understand

Correct : B. personality of individual

93. ---------------- is “the reactions of individuals to new or threatening factors in their work environments”

Correct : B. stress

94. Which of the following is/are not job related source of stress

Correct : D. career concerns

95. Which of the following is/are not organizational factors causing stress

Correct : C. role conflict

96. Which of the following is / are method of managing stress

Correct : D. all the above

97. Which of the following is / are not a method of managing stress

Correct : D. rorschach test

98. -------------- refers to the negotiation or an agreement between two groups

Correct : A. contracting

99. Which of the following methods is/are used to solve intergroup conflicts indirectly

Correct : A. avoidance

100. Which of the following is / are not direct method to solve intergroup conflicts

Correct : D. persuasion