Question 1

When a bank robber points a gun at bank manager, his base of power is:
A)Coercive
B)Punitive
C)Positional
D)Authoritative

Accepted Answer

Coercive power is based on the ability to deliver threats or punishment. When a bank robber points a gun at a bank manager, he is using the threat of harm to exert control, which is a form of coercive power.

Question 2

Which of the following is an environmental force that shapes personality?
A)Gender
B)Height
C)Experience
D)Brain size

Accepted Answer

Experience is considered an environmental force that shapes personality because it encompasses the interactions, events, and learning opportunities an individual encounters throughout their life, which significantly influence their personality development.

Question 3

In Maslow's hierarchy needs which of the following pair of needs is ranked as" lower order needs"?
A)Physiological and safety needs
B)Physiological and social need
C)Self actualization and safety needs
D)Social and esteem needs

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which one is not a Process Based Theory of motivation?
A)Porter Lawler theory
B)Mc Clelland's theory
C)Stacy Adams theory
D)Vroom's theory

Accepted Answer

Mc Clelland's theory is not a Process Based Theory of motivation; it is a Need-Based Theory, focusing on the needs for achievement, power, and affiliation as the primary motivators for behavior.

Question 5

Cognitive Evaluation Theory of motivation is introduced by
A)Stacy Adams
B)Charms
C)Ouchy
D)F W Taylor

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Evaluation Theory was introduced by Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci, but the name "Charms" seems to be a typographical error or misrepresentation of Deci's work.

Question 6

Suspending an employee for dishonest behaviour is an example of which method of shaping behaviour?
A)Extinction
B)negative reinforcement
C)punishment
D)reaction

Accepted Answer

Suspending an employee for dishonest behavior is an example of punishment. Punishment involves applying a negative consequence after an undesirable behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Question 7

………………..is once view of reality
A)Attitude
B)Perception
C)Outlook
D)Personality

Accepted Answer

Perception is the process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment, essentially forming their view of reality.

Question 8

…………is the dynamic organization within the individual that determine his unique adjustment to the environment
A)Perception
B)Attitude
C)Behavior
D)personality

Accepted Answer

Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual that determines his or her unique adjustments to the environment. It encompasses the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique.

Question 9

Most of the learning that takes place in the Class room is
A)Classical conditioning
B)Operant conditioning
C)Cognitive learning
D)Social learning

Accepted Answer

Cognitive learning is the primary type of learning that occurs in classrooms, as it involves understanding, applying knowledge, and problem-solving, which are central to educational settings.

Question 10

…………..are those factors that exists in the environment as perceived by the individual
A)Physiological drive
B)Psychological drive
C)Cue stimuli
D)Reinforcement

Accepted Answer

Cue stimuli are factors in the environment that are perceived by individuals and can trigger certain behaviors or responses. These cues can be anything in the environment that an individual notices and that can influence their behavior or decision-making process.

Question 11

extent to which individuals consistently regard themselves as capable, worthy, successful etc. is
A)Self esteem
B)Authoritarianism
C)Tolerance for ambiguity
D)Workhollism

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem refers to the degree to which individuals feel confident in their own worth and abilities, reflecting their overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth.

Question 12

. "I don't like that company"- is ………components of attitude.
A)Affective component
B)Cognitive component
C)Intentional component
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The affective component of attitude refers to the emotional reaction one has towards an object or subject, such as liking or disliking a company, which is expressed in the statement "I don't like that company."

Question 13

Which of the following is a method of measuring attitude?
A)Opinion survey
B)Interview
C)Scaling techniques
D)All the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (Opinion survey, Interview, Scaling techniques) are methods used in psychology and social sciences to measure attitudes. Each method provides a different approach to collecting data on individuals' attitudes towards various topics or objects.

Question 14

Basis of "Autocratic Model of OB is
A)Economic resources
B)Power
C)Leadership
D)Partnership

Accepted Answer

The Autocratic Model of Organizational Behavior is based on power. In this model, power is concentrated in the hands of management, and decisions are made at the top with little to no input from lower-level employees. This approach emphasizes the authority and control of the management over all organizational activities.

Question 15

Basis of "Supportive Model of OB is
A)Economic resources
B)Power
C)Leadership
D)Partnership

Accepted Answer

The Supportive Model of Organizational Behavior (OB) is based on leadership, where leaders support and encourage employees to improve their performance and job satisfaction.

Question 16

Basis of "Custodial Model of OB is
A)Economic resources
B)Power
C)Leadership
D)Partnership

Accepted Answer

The custodial model of organizational behavior is based on economic resources, where the organization provides economic security to employees, leading to employee dependence on the organization.

Question 17

. Managerial orientation of "Autocratic Model" of OB is
A)Authority
B)Money
C)Support
D)Teamwork

Accepted Answer

The Autocratic Model of Organizational Behavior is characterized by a managerial orientation towards authority, where decision-making is centralized and power is held by managers or leaders.

Question 18

Basis of "Collegial Model of OB is
A)Economic resources
B)Power
C)Leadership
D)Partnership

Accepted Answer

The Collegial Model of Organizational Behavior is based on the concept of partnership. This model views the relationship between management and employees as one of collaboration and teamwork, rather than one based on power or economic resources.

Question 19

Employees needs met by Custodial Model is
A)Subsistence
B)Security
C)Status and Recognition
D)Self-actualization

Accepted Answer

The Custodial Model focuses on providing employees with security, primarily through economic resources and benefits, to ensure their well-being and loyalty.

Question 20

Managerial orientation of "Collegial Model" of OB is
A)Authority
B)Money
C)Support
D)Teamwor

Accepted Answer

Collegial Model of OB emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and decision-making among team members.

Quiz 4: Organizational Behavior and Psychology

When a bank robber points a gun at bank manager, his base of power is:

Which of the following is an environmental force that shapes personality?

In Maslow's hierarchy needs which of the following pair of needs is ranked as" lower order needs"?

Which one is not a Process Based Theory of motivation?

Cognitive Evaluation Theory of motivation is introduced by

Suspending an employee for dishonest behaviour is an example of which method of shaping behaviour?

………………..is once view of reality

…………is the dynamic organization within the individual that determine his unique adjustment to the environment

Most of the learning that takes place in the Class room is

…………..are those factors that exists in the environment as perceived by the individual

extent to which individuals consistently regard themselves as capable, worthy, successful etc. is

. "I don't like that company"- is ………components of attitude.

Which of the following is a method of measuring attitude?

Basis of "Autocratic Model of OB is

Basis of "Supportive Model of OB is

Basis of "Custodial Model of OB is

. Managerial orientation of "Autocratic Model" of OB is

Basis of "Collegial Model of OB is

Employees needs met by Custodial Model is

Managerial orientation of "Collegial Model" of OB is