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480+ Organisational Behaviour Solved MCQs

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

Chapter: Work Stress
151.

Which of the following is a symptom of short-term stress?

A. Rapid breathing
B. Digestive problems
C. Excessive tiredness
D. Mood changes
Answer» A. Rapid breathing
152.

Which hormone increases in production when the body is under stress?

A. Thyroxine
B. Adrenaline
C. Oestrogen
D. Oxytocin
Answer» B. Adrenaline
153.

Which of the following factors may affect the body’s capacity to deal with stress
effectively?

A. Age
B. Psychological factors
C. Physiological reserve
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
154.

Which of the following is a symptom of long-term stress?

A. Dry mouth
B. Headaches
C. Nausea
D. Increased sweating
Answer» B. Headaches
155.

The best way to protect the body from the harmful effects of stress is to

A. learn how to avoid it
B. learn how to manage it
C. take your anger out on inanimate objects
D. take a long walk and bottle up your frustration.
Answer» C. take your anger out on inanimate objects
156.

Which of the following statements is false in relation to stress?

A. When under stress, the entire body becomes tense and posture changes.
B. Large amounts of time spent in front of a computer can result in eyestrain headaches.
C. Tension uses up energy, but the energy is largely productive.
D. Muscle tension affects our ability to function we
Answer» C. Tension uses up energy, but the energy is largely productive.
157.

According to the Canadian government, stress has ________ costs.

A. social
B. economic
C. personal
D. None of the above
Answer» C. personal
158.

Commitment, control and challenge are all elements of:

A. tardiness
B. stress
C. hardiness
D. depression
Answer» D. depression
159.

One response to stress in the workplace is “presenteeism”. This may include:

A. working longer hours
B. working while ill
C. not taking holidays
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
160.

According to the inverted U hypothesis, optimal performance occurs when:

A. there are high levels of stress
B. there is no stress
C. there is a moderate level of stress
D. the inverted U hypothesis does not address this issue
Answer» C. there is a moderate level of stress
161.

In the context of stress research, GAS stands for: Sol: C

A. generalized anxiety symptoms
B. general adaptation syndrome
C. gustatory alimentary system
D. generic adrenal sensitivity
Answer» B. general adaptation syndrome
162.

Which of the following would be classed as a cognitive action strategy for dealing with
stress?

A. goal setting
B. asking questions
C. analyzing the problem
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
163.

Deep breathing, yoga and exercise would all be ________ stress management
techniques.

A. religious
B. cognitive
C. physical
D. social
Answer» C. physical
164.

According to the transactional theory of stress and coping, our response to stress follows
which path?

A. primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, stressor, coping response
B. stressor, emotional appraisal, cognitive appraisal, coping response
C. stressor, primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, coping response
D. emotional appraisal, cognitive appraisal, stressor, coping response
Answer» C. stressor, primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, coping response
165.

According to Selye’s GAS model, we respond to stress with alarm, then with resistance
and, finally, with ________.

A. adjustment
B. eustress
C. commitment
D. exhaustion
Answer» D. exhaustion
166.

Which of the following is NOT associated with workplace stress?

A. work overload
B. job insecurity
C. supervisory support
D. conflict with co-workers
Answer» C. supervisory support
167.

Which of the following statements is false in relation to stress?

A. When under stress, the entire body becomes tense and posture changes.
B. Large amounts of time spent in front of a computer can result in eyestrain headaches.
C. Tension uses up energy, but the energy is largely productive.
D. Muscle tension affects our ability to function well.
Answer» C. Tension uses up energy, but the energy is largely productive.
168.

The type of stress when the body reacts to meet the demands of a physically or
emotionally threatening

A. situation is known as
B. survival stress
C. negative stress
D. internally generated stress.
Answer» A. situation is known as
169.

Which of the following statements is false?

A. Stress is the imbalance between the demands of everyday life and the ability to cope.
B. Too much stress can affect a person’s ability to function effectively.
C. Stress is caused by external pressures, such as work.
D. Stress can involve any interference that disturbs a person’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
Answer» C. Stress is caused by external pressures, such as work.
170.

Which hormone increases in production when the body is under stress?

A. Thyroxine
B. Adrenaline
C. Oestrogen
D. Oxytocin
Answer» B. Adrenaline
171.

Which of the following factors may affect the body’s capacity to deal with stress
effectively?

A. Age
B. Psychological factors
C. Physiological reserve
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
172.

Which of the following effects on the body are associated with the alarm stage of stress,
as defined by Dr Hans

A. Increased heart and ventilation rate
B. Colds and flu
C. High blood pressure
D. Anxiety and depression
Answer» A. Increased heart and ventilation rate
173.

Which of the following is a symptom of long-term stress?

A. Dry mouth
B. Headaches
C. Nausea
D. Increased sweating
Answer» B. Headaches
174.

The best way to protect the body from the harmful effects of stress is to

A. learn how to avoid it
B. learn how to manage it
C. take your anger out on inanimate objects
D. take a long walk and bottle up your frustration
Answer» B. learn how to manage it
175.

Extreme fatigue, exhaustion and burnout are all signs of

A. short-term stress
B. long-term stress
C. behavioural stress
D. emotional stress.
Answer» B. long-term stress
Chapter: Conflict in Organisation
176.

Indivudual concern model the style which represents a low level of concern for both self
and other known as__________.
Sol:

A. Avoiding
B. Dominating
C. Obliging
D. Compromising
Answer» A. Avoiding
177.

Third party usually helps, clarifies and grounds each disputing party’s alternatives to
agreement in___________.
Sol:

A. Reality testing
B. Litigation
C. Negotiation
D. Dispute
Answer» A. Reality testing
178.

A person holds_____ power when he influences others by coercing, threatening, harming
and irritating.
Sol:

A. Reward
B. Coercive
C. Normative
D. Expert
Answer» B. Coercive
179.

Research and investigation can be examples of sources of _________power. Sol:

A. Expert
B. Reward
C. Normative
D. Democratic
Answer» A. Expert
180.

A dispute between two neighbors can be example of _________power. Sol:

A. Expert
B. Reward
C. Ecological
D. Social
Answer» C. Ecological
181.

Formal power is exercised in a ________manner. Sol:

A. Bottom-up
B. Top-down
C. Horizontal
D. Vertical
Answer» B. Top-down
182.

The influence which is deliberate or purposive in nature may be called_____. Sol:

A. Motivation
B. Power
C. Integration
D. None of the given options
Answer» B. Power
183.

Dual concern model assumes that no disputant has ________orientation. Sol:

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. Zero-Sum
Answer» B. Negative
184.

Negotiation in which the disputants are the only participants is called________. Sol:

A. Adjudication
B. Mediation
C. Simple negotiation
D. Facilitated negotiation
Answer» C. Simple negotiation
185.

An interpersonal conflict in which no participant is aware of the divergence of goals, needs, or interests is known as__________.

A. Latent conflict
B. False conflict
C. Cause of action
D. None of the given options
Answer» A. Latent conflict
186.

A conflict situation in which the disputants believe that when one disputant helps him/herself, the other disputant is also helped is_______________.

A. Constructive conflict
B. Competitive conflict
C. Destructive conflict
D. Cooperative conflict
Answer» D. Cooperative conflict
187.

A situation involving actual incompatibility of needs, interests or goals is defined
as__________.
Sol:

A. False conflict
B. True conflict
C. Veridical conflict
D. Both true and veridical conflict
Answer» D. Both true and veridical conflict
188.

Conflict causes predictable and destructive changes in the disputant’s attitudes,
perceptions and interactions is called____________.
Sol:

A. Perceived conflict
B. Real conflict
C. Escalating conflict
D. Data type conflict
Answer» C. Escalating conflict
189.

Meeting one party’s goals is just like promoting other party’s goals known as: Sol:

A. Promotive Interdependence
B. Contrient Interdependence
C. Positive Interdependence
D. None of the given options
Answer» A. Promotive Interdependence
190.

he first step in conflict diagnosis is to describe the______________. Sol:

A. Conflict
B. Disputant
C. Motives
D. Position
Answer» A. Conflict
191.

There is/are usually ___________ source /sources of any given conflict. Sol:

A. Single
B. Multiple
C. Sole
D. Distinct
Answer» B. Multiple
192.

One can infer attitudes and make judgments about people and things through
_____________.
Sol:

A. Perception
B. General attribution theory
C. Stimuli
D. Cognitive Structure
Answer» A. Perception
193.

High levels of trust between disputants makes: Sol:

A. Negotiation more efficient
B. Disputants less responsive
C. Decrease disputant’s willingness to try to find additional ways to trust each other
D. A competitive conflict cycle more likely
Answer» A. Negotiation more efficient
194.

Which type of trust is founded on control? Sol:

A. Calculus-based trust
B. Knowledge-based trust
C. Identification-based trust
D. Productive based trust
Answer» A. Calculus-based trust
195.

There is a contest among all employees of organization about valuable suggestions for improving policies for employees. What type of conflict it may be?

A. Constructive
B. Destructive
C. Competitive but constructive
D. Cooperative but destructive
Answer» C. Competitive but constructive
196.

All of the following are advantages of understanding the other disputant's interests
except:
Sol:

A. It helps user visualize and recognize alternate ways to meet goals
B. It creates greater inflexibility in coming to settlement
C. It ensures user doesn’t miss an optimal resolution
D. It enables user to evaluate whether some interests could be met outside the conflict
Answer» B. It creates greater inflexibility in coming to settlement
197.

Focusing only on resource aspects of a conflict leads to Sol:

A. Zero-sum thinking
B. A competitive approach to resolution
C. A cooperative approach to resolution
D. Zero-sum thinking and a competitive approach to resolution
Answer» D. Zero-sum thinking and a competitive approach to resolution
198.

The meaning of language or behavior may be misunderstood, causing a _____ conflict. Sol:

A. Preferences and nuisances
B. Data-type
C. Resource
D. Communication
Answer» D. Communication
199.

The conflict gamer reacts to conflict by: Sol:

A. Avoiding it
B. Feeling traumatized by it
C. Not preparing for it
D. Postponing negotiation
Answer» C. Not preparing for it
200.

The form of negotiation in which the negotiation is facilitated by a neutral third party is: Sol:

A. Mediation
B. Agent or advocate-assisted negotiation
C. Nonbinding evaluation
D. Arbitration
Answer» A. Mediation

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