Motivation is an element of
A. planning function
B. organisation function
C. direction function
D. coordination function
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Assertion (A): Scientific Management is also called the Physiological organisation theory.
Reason (R): Scientific Management is concerned with only that range of human behaviour which relates to production.
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
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Match the following:
List-I (Contents)
List-II (Example)
a. Organisation
1. Line and Staff Relationships
b. Individual and the group
2. Personality Theory
c. Staffing
3. Process
d. Organising
4. Manpower Planning
A. a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
B. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
C. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
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Who is/are sensation thinkers?
A. Driver
B. Receptionist
C. Photographer
D. All of these
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One drawback to the technology of today is
A. it can actually accelerate the speed at which crises can strike a nation
B. it can keep employees too busy to stay in touch with their employers and organizations
C. it can decrease waste and efficiency in organizations
D. it can reduce the need for familiar methods of communication such as telegraph and faxes.
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An informal group encompassing individuals from different levels within a given area or department, is known as
A. horizontal clique
B. vertical clique
C. in-group
D. out-group
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The tendency of people to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually is called
A. social loafing
B. socialising
C. adjourning
D. social action
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Which statement is correct?
A. Self esteem denotes the extent to which individuals consistently regard themselves as capable, successful, important and worthy individuals
B. Extroversion refers to the tendency in individuals to turn outward of themselves searching for external stimuli with which they can interact
C. Introversion is the tendency in individuals which directs them to turn inward and
experience and process feelings, thoughts and ideas within themselves
D. All of the above
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Who describes the classical approach as the engineering approach?
A. Gulick
B. Fayol
C. Urwick
D. Mooney
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Match the following:
List-I (Bases of Power)
List-II (Elements)
a. Legitimate
1. Special Knowledge
b. Expert
2. Personality
c. Coercive
3. Perspire
d. Referent
4. Legal
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
C. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
D. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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The steps of Motivation Process are given as
1. Determination of objective
2. Study of the feelings of employees
3. Integrate interest
4. Provide auxiliary condition
5. Communication
6. Team spirit
Which is the correct sequence of motivational process's stage as per Keith Davis?
A. 6, 1, 3, 4, 5 and 2
B. 1, 2, 5, 3, 4 and 6
C. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 2
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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The traditional view of conflict argues that conflict . . . . . . . .
A. cannot be avoided
B. indicates a malfunctioning within the group
C. is good for a group
D. improves productivity
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In Lewin's three step model of successful change in organisation, the stage which refers to "for making any change something has to be done in a planned way to disturb the status quo", is known as
A. moving
B. unfreezing
C. refreezing
D. intervening
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Decision-making process can be optimised by trust by
A. brainstorming
B. development of cohesive, versatile work teams
C. line pin systems
D. None of the above
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Which one of the following is not the principle of Taylor's scientific theory?
A. Harmony and not discord
B. Differential piece rate system
C. Functional foremanship
D. Remuneration of personal
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Assertion (A): The terms leader and manager are interchangeable.
Reason (R): Leadership is a sub-class of management.
A. A and R are true and R explains A
B. A and R are true but R does not explain A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
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Theory X is a theory of
A. Controlling
B. Financial Planning
C. Motivation
D. Planning
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Assertion (A) Some basic set of traits differentiate leaders from non-leaders.
Reason (R) The existence of self-confidence, intelligence, understanding of interpersonal human relations leadership.
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) and correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect
D. (R) is correct, but (A) is incorrect
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Match the following:
List-I (Thinkers)
List-II (Publication)
a. Vroom, Victor H.
1. Work and Motivation
b. F. Herzberg
2. Two Factors Theory
c. Bennis
3. Organisational Development
d. Lawless David. J.
4. Organisational Behaviour
5. Control
A. a-5, b-1, c-4, d-2
B. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-5
C. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
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Perception may be defined as
A. The process by which people organise, interpret, experience and process cues or material received from the external environment
B. The process of controlling
C. The system of planning
D. The system of management
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