Behavioural and Allied Sciences MCQ

Behavioural and Allied Sciences MCQ

401. The challenge of creating teams is less demanding for management when teams are introduced where employees have strong ______________ values.

1. collectivist.
2. pluralistic.
3. competitive.
4. individualistic.

402. Which is not listed as a stage in group development?

1. Forming.
2. Role negotiation.
3. Storming.
4. Total Integration.

403. Which is not related to a large group?

1. Freedom to operate more limited.
2. Faster decision process.
3. Expanded know-how.
4. Quality of decisions facilitated.

404. Reasons for the formation of groups include:

1. the provision of guidelines on generally acceptable behavior.
2. the provision of protection for its membership.
3. the performance of certain tasks which can be performed only through combined efforts of individuals working together.
4. all of the above.

405. A mature group has which of the following characteristics?

1. Group Cohesion.
2. Group Think.
3. Status Structure.
4. Both a and c.

406. The team-role which is likely to demonstrate such positive qualities as imagination and creativity but may show disregard for practical details is:

1. plant.
2. specialist.
3. team worker.
4. shaper.

407. Group effectiveness being influenced by the nature of the problem to be solved is an example of:

1. Leadership.
2. Task complexity.
3. Physical setting.
4. Geographical location.

408. Which is not listed as a characteristic of groups?

1. Size and composition.
2. Group roles.
3. Group norms.
4. None of the above.

409. Which is not listed as a sub-role of Relations-Oriented Roles?

1. Encouragers.
2. Initiators.
3. Gatekeepers.
4. Followers.

410. A strong organizational culture increases behavioral consistency and, therefore, can act as a substitute for:

1. institutionalization.
2. formalization.
3. followership.
4. socialization.