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40+ Attitude, Value and Motivation Solved MCQs

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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Applications (BBA [CA]) , Bachelor of Banking and Insurance (BBI) .

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Chapter: Attitude, Value and Motivation
1.

Who has given the hierarchy of needs hierarchy theory of motivation? Sol:

A. Abraham Maslow
B. David McClelland
C. Victor Vroom
D. Frederick Herzberg
Answer» A. Abraham Maslow
2.

How many levels are there in Needs Hierarchy theory of motivation? Sol:

A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» B. 5
3.

Which among the following is the highest level need under Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation?

A. A:)Safety and Security Needs
B. Social Needs
C. Self-esteem Needs
D. Self Actualization Needs
Answer» D. Self Actualization Needs
4.

Which among the following is the lowest level need under Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation?

A. A:)Physiological Need
B. Safety and Security Needs
C. Social Needs
D. Self-esteem Needs
Answer» A. A:)Physiological Need
5.

.Name the motivation theory that is based on Satisfaction-progression? Sol:

A. Alderfer – ERG theory
B. Maslow – hierarchy of needs theory
C. Herzberg – Two factor theory
D. Skinner’s reinforcement theory
Answer» D. Skinner’s reinforcement theory
6.

According to Maslow’s need hierarchy theory motivation, the lower level of human needs emanates from _____

A. A:)Need of maintaining a given economic level
B. Needs like food, clothing, shelter, air, water
C. Need of individuals to associate, belong with others
D. Need for power, self respect, autonomy, self confidence,
Answer» B. Needs like food, clothing, shelter, air, water
7.

Which among the following theories can be considered as an extension of Maslows’ Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation?

A. A:)Alderfer – ERG theory
B. Maslow – hierarchy of needs theory
C. Herzberg – Two factor theory
D. Skinner’s reinforcement theory
Answer» A. A:)Alderfer – ERG theory
8.

Which among the following is not a deficiency need that arises due to deprivation? Sol:

A. Physiological Need
B. Safety and Security Needs
C. Social Needs
D. Self Actualization Needs
Answer» D. Self Actualization Needs
9.

Who propounded X and Y theory of motivation Sol:

A. Maslow
B. F. Herzberg
C. Alderfer
D. Mc Gregor
Answer» D. Mc Gregor
10.

______________ leadership emphasize on rules and regulation in an organization Sol:

A. Democratic
B. Autocratic
C. Laissez-faire
D. Bureaucratic
Answer» D. Bureaucratic
11.

Process or administrative theory of organization is being given by Sol:

A. Elton Mayo
B. Henry Fayol
C. F.W. Taylor
D. Max Weber
Answer» B. Henry Fayol
12.

Basis of "Autocratic Model of OB is Sol:

A. Economic resources
B. Power
C. Leadership
D. Partnership
Answer» B. Power
13.

Which one of the following need is not coming under Mc Clelland theory of motivation? Sol:

A. Need for achievement
B. Need for affiliation
C. Need for actualization
D. Correct
Answer» D. Correct
14.

An attitude can be inferred from a person’s: Sol:

A. Cognition
B. Affect
C. Behavior
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
15.

Which theory of attitudes does not involve a cognitive component? Sol:

A. Cognitive dissonance theory
B. Balance theory
C. of planned behaviour
D. Classically conditioned attitudes
Answer» D. Classically conditioned attitudes
16.

A person has two important attitude, those attitudes are likely to be: Sol:

A. Mutually consistent
B. Accessible
C. Persistent over time
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
17.

Who propounded the Need's Theory Sol:

A. Frederick Herzberg
B. Alderfer
C. Abraham Harold Maslow
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Abraham Harold Maslow
18.

The two factor theory is based on which factors? Sol:

A. Hygiene and behavioural
B. Safety and self - esteem
C. Self - actualisation and status quotient
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Hygiene and behavioural
19.

Which of the following is a need that motivates human behaviour as per the achievement
motivation theory?
Sol:

A. Power
B. Affiliation
C. Achievement
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
20.

Which of the following is a need that motivates human behaviour as per the achievement motivation theory?

A. Power
B. Affiliation
C. Achievement
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
21.

_________ and ___________ came out with a comprehensive theory of motivation called
the performance - satisfaction model.
Sol:

A. Festinger and Heider
B. Jacques and Patchen
C. Porter and Lawler
D. Weick and Adams
Answer» C. Porter and Lawler
22.

Which among the following is the correct order of Maslows’ Need Hierarchy Theory of
Motivation starting from lower to higher level need?
Sol:

A. Social Needs, Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
B. Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
C. Self-Actualization Needs , Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs
D. Safety and Security Needs, Physiological Need, Social Needs, Self Actualization Needs, Self-esteem Needs
Answer» B. Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
23.

management is what a manager does. Sol:

A. Peter F Drucker
B. Terry
C. Louis Allan
D. Hendry Fayol
Answer» C. Louis Allan
24.

The Practice of Management written by __________. Sol:

A. Peter F Drucker
B. Terry
C. Louis Allan
D. Hendry Fayol
Answer» A. Peter F Drucker
25.

The first man who advocated the view that the management should and can be taught is. Sol:

A. harold Koontz
B. Terry
C. Louis Allan
D. Hendry Fayol
Answer» D. Hendry Fayol
26.

Early theories concentrate on what motivates individuals in their work. They include: Sol:

A. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
B. Herzberg’s hygiene and motivator factors
C. Both A&B
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Both A&B
27.

It is argued that individuals are motivated differently, and the strength of their motivation depends on a variety of factors, such as:

A. Needs, personality
B. Perceptions about whether more effort will result in achieving goals
C. Rewards and expectations about whether the rewards for achieving the goals will actually meet the individual’s needs.
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
28.

If a person has two important attitudes, those attitudes are likely to be: Sol:

A. Mutually consistent
B. Accessible
C. Persistent over time
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
29.

Which people tend to have the strongest attitudes? Sol:

A. Young adults
B. Middle-aged adults
C. Older adults
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
30.

Which people make riskier decisions? Sol:

A. Individuals
B. Group members at the beginning of a discussion
C. Group members after a discussion
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
31.

What is one difference between cognitive dissonance theory and balance theory? Sol:

A. Balance theory does not relate to consistency
B. Cognitive dissonance theory does not relate to cognition
C. Cognitive dissonance theory does not concern relationships between people
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Cognitive dissonance theory does not concern relationships between people
32.

When are people more likely to learn selectively? Sol:

A. During incidental learning
B. During intentional learning
C. During active learning
D. Both B and C
Answer» A. During incidental learning
33.

Which group is more likely to show selective attention? Sol:

A. Repressors
B. Sensitizers
C. Extroverts
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Repressors
34.

People are more selective about exposure to content when: Sol:

A. Dissonance is decreased
B. An attitude is personally important
C. Sequentially arriving information increases commitment
D. Both B and C
Answer» D. Both B and C
35.

Dissonance can be described as: Sol:

A. A motivational state
B. A state of arousal
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A and B
36.

Cognitive dissonance research has mostly focused on: Sol:

A. Attitude change
B. Behaviour change
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» A. Attitude change
37.

What is one similarity between classic attitudes research and newer social cognition
research?
Sol:

A. Metatheories
B. Theories of cognition
C. Methods from cognitive psychology
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Metatheories
38.

Why was social cognition research initially spurned by traditionalist researchers Sol:

A. It did not include enough of an affective component
B. It did not involve enough of a behavioural component
C. It was thought to be redundant with cognitive psychological research
D. It was thought to be redundant with attitudes research
Answer» A. It did not include enough of an affective component
39.

Which among the following is the correct order of Maslows’ Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation starting from lower to higher level need?

A. Safety and Security Needs, Physiological Need, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
B. Social Needs, Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
C. Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
D. Self-Actualization Needs , Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs
Answer» C. Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
40.

Which among the following is not a deficiency need that arises due to deprivation? Sol:

A. Safety and Security Needs
B. Social Needs
C. Self-esteem Needs
D. Self-Actualization Needs
Answer» D. Self-Actualization Needs
41.

According to Maslow’s need hierarchy theory motivation, the lower level of human needs emanates from _____

A. Need of maintaining a given economic level
B. Needs like food, clothing, shelter, air, water
C. Need of individuals to associate, belong with others
D. Need for power, self-respect, autonomy, self-confidence,
Answer» B. Needs like food, clothing, shelter, air, water
42.

Which among the following is the lowest level need under Need Hierarchy Theory of
Motivation?
Sol:

A. Physiological Need
B. Safety and Security Needs
C. Social Needs
D. Self-esteem Needs
Answer» A. Physiological Need

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