Question 1

Scientific Management approach is developed by
A)Elton Mayo
B)Henry Fayol
C)F.W. Taylor
D)A. Maslow

Accepted Answer

F.W. Taylor is credited with developing the Scientific Management approach, which focuses on improving economic efficiency and labor productivity through scientific methods.

Question 2

"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

Accepted Answer

Elton Mayo conducted the Hawthorne Experiments, which are considered a foundational study in the field of organizational behavior. These experiments, conducted at the Hawthorne Works of the Western Electric Company between 1924 and 1932, explored how various factors in the workplace environment affected worker productivity and morale.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Elton Mayo's research, particularly the Hawthorne Studies, emphasized the importance of social relations and employee satisfaction in improving productivity, marking a shift from classical theories that focused more on structure and direct management.

Question 4

Organization Behavior is
A)An interdisciplinary approach
B)A humanistic approach
C)Total system approach
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Organization Behavior is indeed an interdisciplinary, humanistic, and total system approach. It draws from various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and engineering to understand, predict, and manage human behavior in organizations. It views organizations as holistic systems and emphasizes the importance of understanding human aspects to improve organizational effectiveness.

Question 5

Extension of behavior modification into organization is called
A)Enrichment
B)Enlargement
C)OB Mod
D)OB Ext

Accepted Answer

OB Mod stands for Organizational Behavior Modification. It refers to the application of reinforcement theory and behavior modification techniques to change behavior within organizations.

Question 6

Which of the following is/are not job related source of stress?
A)Role ambiguity
B)Role overload
C)Ethical dilemmas
D)Career concerns

Accepted Answer

Career concerns are related to personal career development and future prospects, not directly to the current job role or tasks.

Question 7

-------------- refers to the negotiation or an agreement between two groups
A)Contracting
B)Co-opting
C)Pressure tactics
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Contracting refers to the process of negotiating or making an agreement between two or more parties, typically in a business or legal context.

Question 8

Which of the following is/are not organizational f actors causing stress?
A)Task demand
B)Role demand
C)Role conflict
D)Satisfaction

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is/are not organizational...

Question 9

Which of the following is/are OD intervention techniques
A)Sensitivity training
B)MBO
C)Quality of work life
D)All the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed, Sensitivity Training, Management by Objectives (MBO), and Quality of Work Life, are recognized as Organizational Development (OD) intervention techniques. These interventions are designed to improve organizational performance and employee well-being through various strategies and methodologies.

Question 10

The cognitive process through which an individual selects, organizes but misinterprets environmental stimuli is known as_________
A)Perception
B)Projection
C)Selective Perception
D)Mis-Perception

Accepted Answer

Mis-Perception refers to the cognitive process where an individual selects and organizes stimuli but interprets them incorrectly.

Question 11

Which dimension of Big 5 personality traits represents artistically sensitive, refined etc.
A)Culture
B)Emotional stability
C)Conscientiousness
D)Extroversion

Accepted Answer

Culture, in the context of the Big 5 personality traits, is often referred to as Openness to Experience. This dimension includes traits such as being imaginative, curious, and open to new experiences, which aligns with being artistically sensitive and refined.

Question 12

A study of human behavior in organizational settings is
A)Individual behavior
B)Group behavior
C)Organizational behavior
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior is the study of both group and individual performance and activity within an organization. This area of study examines human behavior in a work environment and determines its impact on job structure, performance, communication, motivation, leadership, etc.

Question 13

Concept of MBO was introduced by:
A)Peter. F.Drucker
B)Mary Parker
C)Henry Fayol
D)Philip Kotler

Accepted Answer

The concept of Management by Objectives (MBO) was introduced by Peter F. Drucker in his 1954 book "The Practice of Management."

Question 14

. People with which type of personality trait commonly make poor decisions because they make them too fast?
A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Self-monitors
D)Extroverts

Accepted Answer

Type A personalities are characterized by a constant feeling of working against the clock and a strong sense of urgency. This can lead to making decisions quickly, often without fully considering all aspects, which can result in poor outcomes.

Question 15

____________ refers to the network of personal and social relations that is developed spontaneously between people associated with each other.
A)Formal organization
B)Informal organization
C)Business organization
D)Government organization

Accepted Answer

Informal organization refers to the network of personal and social relationships that naturally form between people within an organization, beyond the structured and official relationships outlined by the formal organization. These relationships are based on personal connections, shared interests, and social interactions.

Question 16

The concept of Work- Week is related with
A)Quality of Work life
B)Quality Circle
C)Alternative Work schedule
D)Job Redesign

Accepted Answer

The concept of a Work-Week is most closely related to Alternative Work Schedules, which refer to arrangements that allow for flexibility in the number of hours worked per day or the number of days worked per week, differing from the traditional 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Question 17

. --------is an attempt through a formal program to integrate employees' needs and wellbeing with the intention of improved productivity, better involvement and satisfaction
A)Quality of Work life
B)Quality Circle
C)Alternative Work schedule
D)Job Redesign

Accepted Answer

Quality of Work Life (QWL) focuses on enhancing employees' job satisfaction and overall well-being, with the goal of improving productivity and engagement in the workplace.

Question 18

------------is a set of values that states what an organisation stands for
A)Organization behavior
B)Organizational culture
C)Organizational spirit
D)Organizational effectiveness

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is a set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that define the way an organization operates and how its members interact with each other and with stakeholders outside the organization. It essentially states what an organization stands for.

Question 19

Which one of the following is/are leadership theories?
A)Trait theory
B)Behavior theory
C)Contingency theory
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed, Trait theory, Behavior theory, and Contingency theory, are recognized theories within the study of leadership. Each theory offers a different perspective on what makes an effective leader, focusing on inherent qualities, learned behaviors, and situational factors, respectively.

Question 20

. In --------------leadership, there is a complete centralization of authority in the leader
A)Democratic
B)Autocratic
C)Free rein
D)Bureaucratic

Accepted Answer

In autocratic leadership, the leader holds all the authority and responsibility, with decision-making being centralized in the leader's hands. This style involves little to no input from team members.

Quiz 1: Organizational Behavior and Management: Part A

Scientific Management approach is developed by

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

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

Organization Behavior is

Extension of behavior modification into organization is called

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

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

Which of the following is/are not organizational f actors causing stress?

Which of the following is/are OD intervention techniques

The cognitive process through which an individual selects, organizes but misinterprets environmental stimuli is known as_________

Which dimension of Big 5 personality traits represents artistically sensitive, refined etc.

A study of human behavior in organizational settings is

Concept of MBO was introduced by:

. People with which type of personality trait commonly make poor decisions because they make them too fast?

____________ refers to the network of personal and social relations that is developed spontaneously between people associated with each other.

The concept of Work- Week is related with

. --------is an attempt through a formal program to integrate employees' needs and wellbeing with the intention of improved productivity, better involvement and satisfaction

------------is a set of values that states what an organisation stands for

Which one of the following is/are leadership theories?

. In --------------leadership, there is a complete centralization of authority in the leader