Question 1

…………… is the need for love and affection
A)Safety
B)Esteem
C)Social
D)Physiological

Accepted Answer

Social needs include the need for love and affection, as well as relationships and belonging. This is part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, where social needs come after physiological and safety needs.

Question 2

The desire to reach the peak of one's potential is called as ………..
A)Self Actualization need
B)Safety need
C)Esteem need
D)Social need

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization need refers to the desire to achieve one's full potential and realize one's abilities and qualities, which is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Question 3

Two Factor Theory was developed by …………….
A)Mc Gregor
B)Abraham Maslow
C)Herzberg
D)Mc Clelland

Accepted Answer

Frederick Herzberg developed the Two Factor Theory, also known as Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, which distinguishes between factors that create job satisfaction (motivators) and factors that prevent dissatisfaction (hygiene factors).

Question 4

Achievement Theory was developed by ……….
A)Mc Gregor
B)Abraham Maslow
C)Herzberg
D)Mc Clelland

Accepted Answer

Achievement Theory, also known as Achievement Motivation Theory, was developed by David McClelland. This theory focuses on the need for achievement and how it influences behavior in the workplace.

Question 5

Achievement Theory is concerned with ………………..
A)Affiliation
B)Power
C)Achievement
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Achievement Theory, as proposed by David McClelland, encompasses all three aspects: Affiliation, Power, and Achievement. These are considered key motivators that drive human behavior in various settings, including the workplace.

Question 6

Mc Gregor's motivation theory is known as ………………
A)Theory X and Y
B)Two Factor Theory
C)Achievement Theory
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

McGregor's motivation theory is known as Theory X and Y, which describes two contrasting models of workforce motivation applied by managers in organizational behavior and human resource management.

Question 7

…........... is vested with negative motivation
A)Achievement Theory
B)Theory X
C)Theory Y
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Theory X, as proposed by Douglas McGregor, is associated with negative motivation, suggesting that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, thus needing to be closely supervised and coerced to achieve organizational goals.

Question 8

The techniques and tools for organizing and co-ordinating a group of individuals working towards a common goal
A)Performance Management
B)Team Management
C)Performance Appraisal
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Team Management is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the techniques and tools used for organizing and coordinating a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Performance Management and Performance Appraisal are more focused on evaluating and improving the performance of individuals rather than organizing and coordinating a team.

Question 9

…............ Communication is also known as Grape wine
A)Formal
B)Informal
C)Lateral
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Informal communication is often referred to as grapevine communication because it spreads rapidly and in various directions without following a formal structure or path.

Question 10

…......... developed MBO
A)Henry Fayol
B)Rensis Likert
C)Michael Porter
D)Peter F Drucker

Accepted Answer

Peter F. Drucker developed Management by Objectives (MBO), which is a strategic management model that aims to improve the performance of an organization by clearly defining objectives that are agreed to by both management and employees.

Question 11

MBO gives emphasis on …………….
A)Top Management
B). Middle Management
C)Objectives
D)Lower Management

Accepted Answer

MBO (Management by Objectives) emphasizes setting clear, achievable objectives that are agreed upon by both management and employees, focusing on the performance and achievement of these objectives rather than on specific tasks or processes.

Question 12

MBO establishes a …………………
A)Community of interest
B)Centralized organization
C)Rigid organisation structure
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

MBO (Management by Objectives) establishes a community of interest among employees and management by aligning individual objectives with the overall goals of the organization, fostering a sense of participation and commitment.

Question 13

KRA in MBO stands for …………….
A)Kerala Rural Academy
B)Key Result Areas
C)Key Resources Availability
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

KRA stands for Key Result Areas in the context of Management by Objectives (MBO), focusing on the areas most critical for a business to achieve its goals.

Question 14

The word 'Ethics' is derived from Greek word ……….
A)Ethios
B)Ethikos
C)Ethoes
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The word 'Ethics' is derived from the Greek word 'Ethikos', which means character or manners. It is related to the study of moral principles or values that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Question 15

Ethics is a ………….
A)Pure science
B)Normative Science
C)Inexact Science
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Ethics is considered a normative science because it deals with norms or standards of conduct, guiding what is right and wrong, rather than empirical facts.

Question 16

Ethics means ……….
A)Character
B)Manner
C)Custom
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Ethics encompasses aspects of character, manner, and custom as it relates to moral principles and conduct.

Question 17

…............ deals with the right actions of individuals
A)Sincerity
B)Rules
C)Ethics
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of conduct governing an individual or group, focusing on what is good for individuals and society. It involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior.

Question 18

Ethics is a ……..
A)Social science
B)Science of conduct
C)Normative Science
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Ethics is considered a social science because it involves the study of human behavior and social interactions. It is also a science of conduct as it examines the principles that govern individuals' actions. Furthermore, it is a normative science because it deals with norms and values, prescribing what ought to be rather than merely describing what is. Therefore, all of the given options accurately describe aspects of ethics.

Question 19

The word 'moral' is derived from the Latin word ……….
A)Moralis
B)Morilitic
C)Monatic
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The word 'moral' is derived from the Latin word 'Moralis,' which pertains to manners or customs.

Question 20

Human nature is ………….
A)Learned
B)Programmed
C)Inherited
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Human nature is ………….
A)Learned
B)Programmed
C)Inherited
D)All of these...

Quiz 5: Motivation Theories, Communication and Organizational Concepts, and Ethics and Culture in the Workplace

…………… is the need for love and affection

The desire to reach the peak of one's potential is called as ………..

Two Factor Theory was developed by …………….

Achievement Theory was developed by ……….

Achievement Theory is concerned with ………………..

Mc Gregor's motivation theory is known as ………………

…........... is vested with negative motivation

The techniques and tools for organizing and co-ordinating a group of individuals working towards a common goal

…............ Communication is also known as Grape wine

…......... developed MBO

MBO gives emphasis on …………….

MBO establishes a …………………

KRA in MBO stands for …………….

The word 'Ethics' is derived from Greek word ……….

Ethics is a ………….

Ethics means ……….

…............ deals with the right actions of individuals

Ethics is a ……..

The word 'moral' is derived from the Latin word ……….

Human nature is ………….