Behavioural and Allied Sciences MCQ

Behavioural and Allied Sciences MCQ

261. Which of the following might be classified as functions of the ‘staff organization’ as opposed to functions of the ‘line organization?

1. Computer support services.
2. Public relations.
3. Personnel.
4. All of the above.

262. In an organization that has high centralization:

1. all top-level officials are located within the same geographic area.
2. problems can be quickly and efficiently solved.
3. decision discretion is widely dispersed throughout the organization.
4. top managers make all the decisions-lower-level managers merely carry out directions.

263. Structure is the pattern of relationships among positions in the organization and among members of the organization. Which of the following does structure make possible?

1. The planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the activities of the organization.
2. The application of the process of management.
3. The creation of a framework of order and command.
4. All of the above.

264. Stress can be defined as a negative emotional experience accompanied by

1. biochemical and physiological changes.
2. cognitive changes.
3. behavioral changes.
4. all of the above.

265. Which organizational stressor relates to the impact produced by the establishment of unreachable goals given the time allotted to complete them?

1. Hierarchical structure.
2. Irrational deadlines.
3. Technology.
4. Size and management style.

266. The situation that causes stress are known as ______________

1. Obesity.
2. Stressors.
3. Stress response.
4. None of these.

267. Fight or flight response included which of the following physiological changes?

1. Increased blood flow to brain and large muscle groups.
2. Pupils of the eye enlarge.
3. Palms of the hands and feet sweat.
4. All of the above.

268. Stress stops helping beyond a certain point and starts ______________

1. Causing one to mature.
2. Causing major changes.
3. Causing major damage to one’s health.
4. None of these.

269. Which extrinsic source of stress relates to a lack of feedback or erroneous feedback that is based on a poor system of performance appraisal?

1. Lack of career progress.
2. Poor employee appraisal and feedback.
3. Rapid changes in pace and content of work.
4. Role conflict and role ambiguity.

270. The stress of the bodies reaction to danger is human as ______________

1. Energy.
2. Stress response.
3. Imaginary.
4. None of these.