480+ Organisational Behaviour Solved MCQs

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251.	A major problem with a task force type of management is ______
A.	there is no logical basis for task force information
B.	its status is too inflexible
C.	accountability
D.	lack of planning
Answer» B. its status is too inflexible

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252.	).Individuals such as Albert Einstein, Edwin Land and Steven Jobs lead through which type of power?
A.	Legitimate
B.	Reward
C.	Expert
D.	Charismatic
Answer» C. Expert

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253.	)..Functional managers are responsible _____
A.	for a single area of activity
B.	to the upper level of management and staff
C.	for complex organizational sub-units
D.	for obtaining copyrights and patents for newly developed processes and equipment
Answer» A. for a single area of activity

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254.	____________ embodies a team concept, is based on the principle of mutual contribution by employer and employees
A.	Autocratic model
B.	Custodial model
C.	Supportive Model
D.	Collegial Model
Answer» D. Collegial Model

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255.	Teamwork is the willingness people have to work with others toward common goals.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» A. True

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256.	Staff must have both qualities: positive motivation and teamwork to work effectively.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» A. True

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257.	A functional team might include representatives from a company’s design, marketing, and financial departments.
A.	true
B.	false
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» B. false

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258.	Successful problem solvers immediately look for solutions at the first sign of a problem.
A.	true
B.	false
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» B. false

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259.	People who like to control others are the most effective team leaders
A.	true
B.	false
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» B. false

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260.	The problem-solving method in which all members of a group fully accept and support a decision.
A.	norm
B.	compromise
C.	goal
D.	consensus
Answer» D. consensus

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261.	The quality of the ideas is the major concern during brainstorming.
A.	true
B.	false
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» B. false

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262.	Why is it important to know when to intervene in a conflict?
A.	What seems important at the moment may seem unimportant later.
B.	Sometimes intervening may make a situation worse.
C.	Avoiding a serious disagreement only postpones the time when action will be required.
D.	All the above.
Answer» D. All the above.

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263.	The ______________is the part of the personality that opposes the desires of the id by enforcing moral restrictions
A.	superego
B.	ego
C.	motives
D.	observation
Answer» A. superego

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264.	Classical conditioning is also referred to as _____________conditioning
A.	bandura
B.	maslow
C.	pavlovian
D.	robbins
Answer» C. pavlovian

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265.	__________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which a variable amount of time must pass before a response is reinforced
A.	fixed ratio
B.	variable ratio
C.	fixed interval
D.	variable interval
Answer» D. variable interval

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266.	___________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which a fixed period of tie must elapse before a reinforcement is administered
A.	fixed ratio
B.	variable ratio
C.	fixed interval
D.	variable interval
Answer» C. fixed interval

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267.	Emotions are usually accompanied by distinct ____________expression
A.	verbal
B.	positive
C.	facial
D.	physical
Answer» C. facial

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268.	The process of communication begins when the ____________has a thought or an idea that he wishes to convey to another person
A.	encoding
B.	sender
C.	message
D.	channel
Answer» B. sender

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269.	_________communication takes place through proper channels in the organization
A.	formal
B.	informal
C.	non-verbal
D.	paralinguistic
Answer» A. formal

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270.	An _____________ is a third party to a negotiation who has the authority to dictate an agreement
A.	arbitrator
B.	consultant
C.	motivator
D.	approcher
Answer» A. arbitrator

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271.	The ___________ child of the child ego state acts in ways that are learned from the environment
A.	natural
B.	adapted
C.	small
D.	big
Answer» B. adapted

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272.	In ________________departmentalization a department is formed on the basis of area, territory or region
A.	geographic
B.	productive
C.	functional
D.	process
Answer» A. geographic

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273.	“------------ are social inventions for accomplishing goals through group efforts”
A.	management
B.	organization
C.	leadership
D.	behavior
Answer» B. organization

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274.	Which of the following is/are the key features of organization
A.	social invention
B.	accomplishing goals
C.	group efforts
D.	all of these
Answer» D. all of these

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275.	A study of human behavior in organizational settings is
A.	individual behavior
B.	group behavior
C.	organizational behavior
D.	none of these
Answer» C. organizational behavior

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276.	Scientific Management approach is developed by
A.	elton mayo
B.	henry fayol
C.	f.w. taylor
D.	a. maslow
Answer» C. f.w. taylor

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277.	Who proposed “ bureaucratic structure” is suitable for all organization
A.	elton mayo
B.	henry fayol
C.	f.w. taylor
D.	max weber
Answer» D. max weber

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278.	“Hawthrone experiment” which was a real beginning of applied research in OB was conducted by
A.	elton mayo
B.	henry fayol
C.	f.w. taylor
D.	max weber
Answer» A. elton mayo

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279.	Process or administrative theory of organization is being given by
A.	elton mayo
B.	henry fayol
C.	f.w. taylor
D.	max weber
Answer» B. henry fayol

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280.	Whose concept states that interpersonal and human relations may lead to productivity
A.	elton mayo
B.	henry fayol
C.	f.w. taylor
D.	max weber
Answer» A. elton mayo

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281.	Today’s organization are
A.	open system
B.	closed system
C.	open as well as closed
D.	none of these
Answer» A. open system

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282.	Which organization theory can be understood by IF and THEN relationship
A.	system approach
B.	contingency approach
C.	process approach
D.	scientific approach
Answer» B. contingency approach

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283.	Organization Behavior is
A.	an interdisciplinary approach
B.	a humanistic approach
C.	total system approach
D.	all of these
Answer» D. all of these

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284.	Organization Behavior is not a /an
A.	a separate field of study
B.	applied science
C.	normative science
D.	pessimistic approach
Answer» D. pessimistic approach

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285.	“Cognitive theory” of learning was given by
A.	skinner
B.	pavlov
C.	tolman
D.	piajet
Answer» D. piajet

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286.	Extension of behavior modification into organization is called
A.	enrichment
B.	enlargement
C.	ob mod
D.	ob ext
Answer» C. ob mod

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287.	--------------is a relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience
A.	behavior modification
B.	learning
C.	motivation
D.	skills
Answer» B. learning

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288.	which of the following is / are included as structure of human mind
A.	id
B.	ego
C.	super ego
D.	all the above
Answer» D. all the above

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289.	----------- is largely childish, irrational, never satisfied, demanding and destructive of others
A.	ego
B.	super ego
C.	negative ego
D.	id
Answer» D. id

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290.	------------represent noblest thoughts, ideals etc.
A.	ego
B.	super ego
C.	negative ego
D.	id
Answer» B. super ego

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291.	----------- is reality and practical oriented part of thinking
A.	ego
B.	super ego
C.	negative ego
D.	id
Answer» A. ego

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292.	Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is designed to understand
A.	perception of individual
B.	personality of individual
C.	learning of individual
D.	none of these
Answer» B. personality of individual

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293.	---------------- is “the reactions of individuals to new or threatening factors in their work environments”
A.	attitude
B.	stress
C.	dissonance
D.	disappointment
Answer» B. stress

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294.	Which of the following is/are not job related source of stress
A.	role ambiguity
B.	role overload
C.	ethical dilemmas
D.	career concerns
Answer» D. career concerns

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295.	Which of the following is/are not organizational factors causing stress
A.	task demand
B.	role demand
C.	role conflict
D.	satisfaction
Answer» C. role conflict

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296.	Which of the following is / are method of managing stress
A.	job relocation
B.	career counseling
C.	recreational facility
D.	all the above
Answer» D. all the above

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297.	Which of the following is / are not a method of managing stress
A.	time management
B.	supervisor training
C.	role analysis techniques (rat)
D.	rorschach test
Answer» D. rorschach test

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298.	-------------- refers to the negotiation or an agreement between two groups
A.	contracting
B.	co-opting
C.	pressure tactics
D.	none of these
Answer» A. contracting

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299.	Which of the following methods is/are used to solve intergroup conflicts indirectly
A.	avoidance
B.	encouragement
C.	bargaining
D.	all of these
Answer» A. avoidance

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300.	Which of the following is / are not direct method to solve intergroup conflicts
A.	problem solving
B.	domination by the management
C.	removing key figures in conflict
D.	persuasion
Answer» D. persuasion

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480+ Organisational Behaviour Solved MCQs

A major problem with a task force type of management is ______

).Individuals such as Albert Einstein, Edwin Land and Steven Jobs lead through which type of power?

)..Functional managers are responsible _____

____________ embodies a team concept, is based on the principle of mutual contribution by employer and employees

Teamwork is the willingness people have to work with others toward common goals.

Staff must have both qualities: positive motivation and teamwork to work effectively.

A functional team might include representatives from a company’s design, marketing, and financial departments.

Successful problem solvers immediately look for solutions at the first sign of a problem.

People who like to control others are the most effective team leaders

The problem-solving method in which all members of a group fully accept and support a decision.

The quality of the ideas is the major concern during brainstorming.

Why is it important to know when to intervene in a conflict?

The ______________is the part of the personality that opposes the desires of the id by enforcing moral restrictions

Classical conditioning is also referred to as _____________conditioning

__________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which a variable amount of time must pass before a response is reinforced

___________ is a schedule of reinforcement in which a fixed period of tie must elapse before a reinforcement is administered

Emotions are usually accompanied by distinct ____________expression

The process of communication begins when the ____________has a thought or an idea that he wishes to convey to another person

_________communication takes place through proper channels in the organization

An _____________ is a third party to a negotiation who has the authority to dictate an agreement

The ___________ child of the child ego state acts in ways that are learned from the environment

In ________________departmentalization a department is formed on the basis of area, territory or region

“------------ are social inventions for accomplishing goals through group efforts”

Which of the following is/are the key features of organization

A study of human behavior in organizational settings is

Scientific Management approach is developed by

Who proposed “ bureaucratic structure” is suitable for all organization

“Hawthrone experiment” which was a real beginning of applied research in OB was conducted by

Process or administrative theory of organization is being given by

Whose concept states that interpersonal and human relations may lead to productivity

Today’s organization are

Which organization theory can be understood by IF and THEN relationship

Organization Behavior is

Organization Behavior is not a /an

“Cognitive theory” of learning was given by

Extension of behavior modification into organization is called

--------------is a relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience

which of the following is / are included as structure of human mind

----------- is largely childish, irrational, never satisfied, demanding and destructive of others

------------represent noblest thoughts, ideals etc.

----------- is reality and practical oriented part of thinking

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is designed to understand

---------------- is “the reactions of individuals to new or threatening factors in their work environments”

Which of the following is/are not job related source of stress

Which of the following is/are not organizational factors causing stress

Which of the following is / are method of managing stress

Which of the following is / are not a method of managing stress

-------------- refers to the negotiation or an agreement between two groups

Which of the following methods is/are used to solve intergroup conflicts indirectly

Which of the following is / are not direct method to solve intergroup conflicts

).Individuals such as Albert Einstein, Edwin Land and Steven Jobs lead through which type
of power?

____________ embodies a team concept, is based on the principle of mutual
contribution by employer and employees

A functional team might include representatives from a company’s design, marketing,
and financial departments.

The problem-solving method in which all members of a group fully accept and support a
decision.