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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) .
Chapters
| 51. |
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 | |
| 52. |
.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 | |
| 53. |
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 | |
| 54. |
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 | |
| 55. |
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 | |
| 56. |
Who propounded X and Y theory of motivation Sol: |
| A. | Maslow |
| B. | F. Herzberg |
| C. | Alderfer |
| D. | Mc Gregor |
| Answer» D. Mc Gregor | |
| 57. |
______________ leadership emphasize on rules and regulation in an organization Sol: |
| A. | Democratic |
| B. | Autocratic |
| C. | Laissez-faire |
| D. | Bureaucratic |
| Answer» D. Bureaucratic | |
| 58. |
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 | |
| 59. |
Basis of "Autocratic Model of OB is Sol: |
| A. | Economic resources |
| B. | Power |
| C. | Leadership |
| D. | Partnership |
| Answer» B. Power | |
| 60. |
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 | |
| 61. |
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 | |
| 62. |
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 | |
| 63. |
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 | |
| 64. |
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 | |
| 65. |
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 | |
| 66. |
Which of the following is a need that motivates human behaviour as per the achievement
|
| A. | Power |
| B. | Affiliation |
| C. | Achievement |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 67. |
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 | |
| 68. |
_________ and ___________ came out with a comprehensive theory of motivation called
|
| A. | Festinger and Heider |
| B. | Jacques and Patchen |
| C. | Porter and Lawler |
| D. | Weick and Adams |
| Answer» C. Porter and Lawler | |
| 69. |
Which among the following is the correct order of Maslows’ Need Hierarchy Theory of
|
| 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 | |
| 70. |
management is what a manager does. Sol: |
| A. | Peter F Drucker |
| B. | Terry |
| C. | Louis Allan |
| D. | Hendry Fayol |
| Answer» C. Louis Allan | |
| 71. |
The Practice of Management written by __________. Sol: |
| A. | Peter F Drucker |
| B. | Terry |
| C. | Louis Allan |
| D. | Hendry Fayol |
| Answer» A. Peter F Drucker | |
| 72. |
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 | |
| 73. |
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 | |
| 74. |
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 | |
| 75. |
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 | |
| 76. |
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 | |
| 77. |
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 | |
| 78. |
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 | |
| 79. |
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 | |
| 80. |
Which group is more likely to show selective attention? Sol: |
| A. | Repressors |
| B. | Sensitizers |
| C. | Extroverts |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Repressors | |
| 81. |
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 | |
| 82. |
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 | |
| 83. |
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 | |
| 84. |
What is one similarity between classic attitudes research and newer social cognition
|
| A. | Metatheories |
| B. | Theories of cognition |
| C. | Methods from cognitive psychology |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Metatheories | |
| 85. |
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 | |
| 86. |
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 | |
| 87. |
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 | |
| 88. |
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 | |
| 89. |
Which among the following is the lowest level need under Need Hierarchy Theory of
|
| A. | Physiological Need |
| B. | Safety and Security Needs |
| C. | Social Needs |
| D. | Self-esteem Needs |
| Answer» A. Physiological Need | |
| 90. |
One trait that dominates a personality so much that it influences nearly everything a person does is |
| A. | Global Trait |
| B. | Cardinal Trait |
| C. | Specific trait |
| D. | Central Trait |
| Answer» B. Cardinal Trait | |
| 91. |
The method of science requires that independent observers must: |
| A. | verify data |
| B. | state a hypothesis in a form that can be tested |
| C. | derive a hypothesis from theory |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 92. |
Talkative vs. silent; frank, open vs. secretive; adventurous vs. cautious; sociable vs. reclusivethese
|
| A. | Agreeableness |
| B. | Conscientiousness |
| C. | Extraversion |
| D. | Culture |
| Answer» C. Extraversion | |
| 93. |
Approximately how many trait words for personality are there in the English language? |
| A. | 18,000 |
| B. | 1,000 |
| C. | 10,000 |
| D. | 500 |
| Answer» A. 18,000 | |
| 94. |
Who is the pioneer that proposed the 16 basic dimensions of normal personality and devised a
|
| A. | Carl Jung |
| B. | Raymond Cattell |
| C. | Julian Rotter |
| D. | Gordon Allport |
| Answer» B. Raymond Cattell | |
| 95. |
When analyzing a past president to describe his personality by coding letters or speeches he has
|
| A. | Big Five |
| B. | content analysis |
| C. | personality assumptions |
| D. | Implicit Personality Theory |
| Answer» B. content analysis | |
| 96. |
The best known lexical research on terms relevant to personality was conducted by whom and how
|
| A. | Sheldon/3 |
| B. | Ancient Greeks/4 |
| C. | Allport/17,953 |
| D. | Gordon/5 |
| Answer» C. Allport/17,953 | |
| 97. |
During psychology you are falling asleep. You know last night you only got three hours of sleep; therefore you have a valid reason. The person sitting in front of you is sleeping also. You automatically think that they are lazy and really dont care about the class. This is an example of |
| A. | Halo effect |
| B. | Implicit Personality Theory |
| C. | Observer bias |
| D. | stereotype |
| Answer» C. Observer bias | |
| 98. |
Positive correlations (from 0.01 to 1.00) indicate that, as one factor goes ________, the other
|
| A. | down, up |
| B. | up, down |
| C. | up, up |
| D. | both a and b |
| Answer» C. up, up | |
| 99. |
Which strategy IMPROVES the reliability of a research design? |
| A. | make the test shorter |
| B. | standardize all circumstances under which the test is administered, including instructions. |
| C. | delete all items from the test that do not correlate with the other items. |
| D. | b and c only |
| Answer» D. b and c only | |
| 100. |
Which of the statements below are FALSE? |
| A. | Since Personality psychology has competing viewpoints, it is considered a paradigm. |
| B. | Science judges the truth of statements based on the empirical methoD:) |
| C. | Personality encompasses diverse qualities of individuals (E:)g., biology, social influences, childhood experiences, etC:)) |
| D. | Science demands that hypotheses be discarded if they are not confirmed by observation. |
| Answer» A. Since Personality psychology has competing viewpoints, it is considered a paradigm. | |
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