MGT502- papers & quizes

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Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Two-factor theory suggests that dissatisfaction is caused by extrinsic factors. Which of the following is an example of such a factor?
► Advancement
► Working condition
► Achievement
► Recognition

Question No: 19 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What continuum in the two-factor theory is made up of the hygiene factors?
► No dissatisfaction to dissatisfaction
► No dissatisfaction to satisfaction
► Satisfaction to no satisfaction
► Satisfaction to dissatisfaction

Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is NOT a biographical characteristic?
► Region
► Age
► Sex
► Tenure

Question No: 21 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following statements concerning tenure is NOT true?
► Tenure does not appear to be a good predictor of employee productivity
► Tenure and satisfaction are positively related
► Tenure is a good variable in explaining turnover
► Tenure and organizational investment are negatively related

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What does MBO provide for the individual employee?
► Specific performance objectives
► Precise job descriptions
► Clear direction and purpose
► Higher salaries

Question No: 23 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Who sets MBO objectives?
► The immediate supervisor
► The superior and subordinate
► The head of department
► The employees themselves

Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following are all forms of variable-pay programs?
Wage incentive plans, flextime, piece-rate
Piece-rate, wage incentive plans, gain sharing
Profit-sharing, lump-sum bonuses, extended vacations
Retirement benefits, extended vacations, flextime

Question No: 25 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is one advantage of variable pay plans to management?
They turn fixed labor costs into variable labor costs
They turn low producers into high producers
They turn slow employees into fast employees
They turn high fixed costs into low fixed costs

Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following statements most accurately describes interest groups?
They are longer lasting than friendship groups
They are formed because of some common objective
They are governed by labor laws
They are likely to involve great social conflict

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Teams typically outperform individuals when the tasks being completed ______________
Require multiple skills
Require judgment
Require experience
All of the given options

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Team members with good listening, feedback, and conflict resolution skills possess ______________.
Technical expertise
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Interpersonal skills

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is one of the drawbacks of a small team?
Lack for diversity of views
Less chances of disagreement
Less rigidity
Less difficult to assemble

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Individual decisions are generally preferable to group decisions when which of the following is required?
Speed
Creativity
Acceptance
Quality

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The main difference between a leader and a manager is:
Managers seek change and leaders don't
Leaders are thought of as better people because they don't punish
Leaders are advocates for change, and managers for the status quo
Managers are concerned with people, and leaders with events

Question No: 32 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is a behavioral theory of leadership?
Trait theory
Fiedler model
Ohio State studies and definitely University of Michigan.
Equity Theory

Question No: 33 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
According to the Ohio State studies, the extent to which a leader’s behavior is directed toward getting the job done is called:
Initiating structure
Consideration
Maximization
Path-goal

Question No: 34 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A leader high in initiating structure would do which of the following?
Exhibit laissez-faire type of leadership
Maximize leader-member relations
Assign group members to particular tasks
Empower employees to make their own decisions

Question No: 35 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The graphic portrayal of a two-dimensional view of leadership styles by Blake and Mouton is known as:
Least preferred co-worker scale
Leader-participation model
Autocratic-democratic continuum
Managerial grid