Expectancy theory was developed by
A. Alfred
B. Vroom Victor
C. Robinson
D. Maslow
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Match the following:
List-I (Concepts)
List-II (Examples)
a. Planning
1. Management by objectives
b. Organisations
2. Structure
c. Staffing
3. Recruitment
d. Individual and the Group
4. Personality
A. a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
D. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
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The functions of Informal group consists
A. Creation of Better Environment
B. Determination of Norms
C. Development of Co-operation spirit
D. All of the above
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Equity theory of motivation is the product of
A. J. S. Adams
B. R. De Charms
C. Edwin Locks
D. Skinner
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Assertion (A): A tenet of scientific management is co-operation and harmony between workers and managers.
Reason (R): Taylor believed in participative management.
In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?
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 (Thinkers)
List-II (Ideas)
a. F. W. Taylor
1. Leadership
b. Elton Mayo
2. Managerial Grid
c. Blacke and Mouton
3. Human Relations
d. Michigan Leadership studies
4. Productionorientation
A. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
B. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
C. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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Which of the following represents the rights inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect them to be obeyed?
A. Power
B. Authority
C. Influence
D. Responsibility
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Match the following:
List-I (Personality Types)
List-II (Examples/Players)< /td>
a. Sensation feelers
1. Store keepers
b. Intuitive feelers
2. Co-ordination
c. Intuitive thinkers
3. University Teachers
d. Sensation thinkers
4. Editors
A. a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
D. a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
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Operant conditioning theory of learning establishes which type of association between stimulus (S) and response (R)?
A. S ⟶ R
B. R ⟶ S
C. S ⟶ S
D. None of these
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Which of the following are characterised by a relatively consistent antagonism, continuous pressures, well planned and consistent grievance activity, high degree of internal unity, sustained union participation and usually good production recordin the long-run?
A. Family' informal groups
B. Strategic' informal groups
C. Conservative' informal groups
D. None of the above
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Schein has identified a number of environmental, membership and dynamic factors for
A. satisfaction of individual needs
B. attainment of organisational goals
C. integration of individual needs and organisational goals
D. None of the above
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Match the following.
List-I (Maslow's needs)
List-II (Examples)
a. Physiological
1. Love
b. Safety
2. Food
c. Social
3. Autonomy
d. Self-esteem
4. Job security
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
C. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
D. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
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Assertion (A): The laissez-faire style of leadership depends on the leader to provide external motivation.
Reason (R): The leader principally assumes the role of group member and supply materials when asked.
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 (Thinkers)
List-II (Books)
a. Berne, Eric
1. Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
b. Harris, Thomas A.
2. Organisational Development
c. Rensis Likert
3. Management System
d. Bennis
4. I'm OK-You're OK
A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
D. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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Managerial Grid suggests the following as the best leader-behaviour
A. low structure and low consideration
B. high concern both for production and people
C. low concern both for production and people
D. high structure and high consideration
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In Vroom's expectancy theory, which of the following statements is/are true?
A. Valencycan be positive or negative
B. Expectancy can be zero or one
C. Valency can have value zero
D. All of the above
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The major obstacle in the part of an Indian top executive's open contacts with the worker is
A. his own official position
B. trade union
C. attitude of workers
D. None of the above
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Which of the following is not an organizational constraint on decision-making?
A. Performance evaluation
B. Reward system
C. Personality
D. Formal regulations
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According to McGregor, what contributes towards the leadership
A. knowledge
B. consistent discipline
C. atmosphere of approval
D. All of the above
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Which one is not the personality measurement technique?
A. Projective technique
B. Figure-ground principle
C. Ink blot test
D. Thematic appreciation test
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