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Question Paper Managerial Effectiveness – II (MB122) : October 2007 • •
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Which of the following is/are not true while attempting to persuade charismatics? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Resource stress Place stress Employee stress Organizational stress Job stress.
Complementary transaction Crossed transaction Supplementary transaction Ulterior transaction Inferior transaction.
Kim Sui an ambassador from China , visited his Pakistani counterpart for a summit. Media people were waiting to photograph them together. Both the counterparts started shaking hands. While the Pakistani counterpart was expressing his happiness, Kim Sui was not feeling comfortable. Which of the following could be the reason for Kim Sui’s feelings? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (III) above.
A manager asked his subordinate if he needed anyone to assist him in his work. But in his mind, the manager thought, ‘Lazy fellow, he cannot finish his work on time.’ This depicts which type of transaction? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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The persuader should attempt to match the excitement of a charismatic. Charismatics have long attention spans. Charismatics take suggestions from high-profile executives.
Work-related stress refers to the working environment and policies of the organization. Which of the following types of stress, occurs due to lack of resources at the work place? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Answer all questions. Each question carries one mark.
China and Pakistan have a border problem Kim Sui was not interested in building any diplomatic relations with Pakistan Pakistani counterpart has insulted Kim Sui Chinese find shaking hands highly uncomfortable Chinese do not like Pakistanis.
Zenny technologies wanted to bring about changes in their organization structure, in line with their expansion overseas. They drew a plan of action which could bring about change successfully. This process requires suitable management processes and a supportive corporate environment with compatible organizational structure. Which of the following needs to be kept in mind for bringing about effective change? I. Organizations are unique, and so are the working systems in them. II. Change has to be driven, both bottom-up, and top-down. III. Change can involve both rational and non-rational situations. IV. Outside consultants have a better idea of the direction of change than the managers. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Only (I) above Only (IV) above Both (I) and (IV) above Both (II) and (III)above (I), (II) and (III) above.
In Chinese culture, symbolism is important, with colors and numbers having special meanings. What does black represent in China?
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 7.
Body language Appearance Gesture Posture Symbolism.
Guided visualization is a graphical technique that helps a group to develop a common viewpoint. Which of the following is not a step in guided visualization? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Power distance Masculinity Vs Femininity Demographic barriers Uncertainty avoidance Individualism Vs collectivism.
“The way a person sits or stands when interpreted along with non-verbal behavior, may lead to confusion in inter cultural settings”. This is called as (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Meditation enables one to control the thought process Meditation enables one to take effective decisions Meditation helps in physical and mental relaxation Meditation can help people think uniquely about any situation Meditation improves concentration.
Which of the following is not a cultural dimension? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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High power distance Low power distance High degree of uncertainty avoidance Low degree of uncertainty avoidance Demographic shifts.
Meditation is one of the most effective techniques in reducing and avoiding stress. Regular meditation helps in stress reduction. Which of the following is false about the benefits of meditation? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Friendship Rivalry Purity Death or funeral Birth.
People are ready to take risks and offer low emotional resistance in societies with (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Initially the problem or situation is described to the group Each of the participants or group members is required to express his/her ideas in images by drawing them on a paper Each of the participants or group members is required to express images shown to him/her further by using text messages The participants should not speak to each other while drawing After the drawing, each of the participants should explain the images to the group which often stimulates new ideas in the group.
Which of the following is/are true regarding Kaizen? I.
It is a Japanese term used to describe minor changes and innovations in operations to bring about an improvement in the process. II It is a culture and a form of management which focuses on creativity and innovation in the organization. III. The management supports the kaizen culture by setting up quality circles, starting suggestion schemes etc. IV. In this the management encourages creative ideas from both, employees of the organization and outsiders. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Only (I) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above (I), (II) and (III) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
Six thinking hats, a technique invented by Dr Edward de Bono, represents six modes and directions of thinking. Which of the following hats, involves in collection of the necessary information, which should be neutral without any interpretation and analysis?
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(b) (c) (d) (e)
First stage Second stage Third stage Fourth stage Fifth stage.
Some managers may try to hide their weaknesses from others, but this may prove detrimental to the interests of the organization. Whatever is the weakness, which of the following is the first step in overcoming it? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Collection of all available information about a problem including contradicting and challenging information Searching for a variety of tools, techniques, and methods that might help in out-of-box thinking Analysis of accumulated ideas and information where the managers screen all ideas, analyze them, and discuss them with colleagues Deciding how to put an idea into practice Modifying the idea to meet the requirements.
Mr. Zine the marketing manager was given the responsibility to increase the market share of his company. Therefore, in the process of effective decision making, firstly he clearly defined the problem i.e., to increase the market share and identified the problem sources areas. Secondly, he gathered only primary data and identified the available alternatives. Thirdly, he analyzed the best alternatives and selected the best possible one. Fourthly, he put the decision into action. Finally, obtaining the feedback and preparation of report was entrusted to a consultancy. But the report was not collected immediately after receiving feedback from the market. After collecting the report it was found that they were not able to capture the desired market share. In which stage did the process go wrong? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Yellow hat Black hat White hat Blue hat Red hat.
Creative idea development process has different stages. Which of the following comes under the exploration stage of creativity? (a)
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Postponing the works because of weakness Having an awareness of weakness Changing the attitudes Imitating others Communicating with others.
There are strategies to avoid stress as well as to fight it. People should be proactive rather than reactive to avoid stress. Which of the following is/are the different techniques to avoid stress? I. Meditation. II. Yoga. III. Exercise. IV. Holistic therapies. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Only(I) above Both (I) and (II) above (I), (II) and (III) above (I), (II) and (IV) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
Which of the following statements is/are true about a perfectionist? I. II.
When a person takes more responsibility than he can handle is called a perfectionist. A perfectionist takes more than the allotted time to complete work because he/she is obsessed with producing quality work. III. A perfectionist takes too much time to perform even minor activities (like replying to a mail). (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
Ms. Swati working with the accounts department of a multinational company is planning to go on a weeks leave. But her superior asked her to complete current month’s financial statements before leaving. Therefore, she delegated the work to her subordinates depending upon the kind of work each
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subordinate can handle and provided detailed description of the work to be done. What are the factors considered in this process of delegating work? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 20.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(c) (d) (e)
Society related stress Health related stress Organizational stress Family stress Job stress.
They are often subtle and invisible There are no well-defined ways to understand interdependencies among people beyond the chain of command There are job descriptions to clarify lateral relationships They are highly fluid They change far quicker than relationships that exist as part of the chain of command.
Mrs. Leena has recently joined as HR manger in a multinational company. The company’s workforce comprises of employees from diverse cultural backgrounds. Firstly, she has carefully analyzed the cultural diversity in the organization and gained awareness about high context cultures. This helped her in preparing HR policies for the organization. Which of the following describes the level in which she is as per beamer’s model of learning cultural fluency? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Subordinates who have unique or exclusive information or knowledge Subordinates who have skills, which are easy to replace Subordinates whose jobs are crucial and have a high impact on the performance of the boss Subordinates who maintain good relationships with their leaders Subordinates whose jobs are related to other important jobs in the organization.
An effective leader identifies the source of all lateral relationships to handle responsibilities effectively. Which of the following is not true with regard to lateral relationships? (a) (b)
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Only (I) above Both (I) and (II) above (I), (II) and (III) above (I), (II) and (IV) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
Rajan, a 58 year old person working in a government company, is going to retire this year. But he still got many undischarged responsibilities like clearing many debts, taking care of his children’s education etc. Due to these responsibilities, he is thinking of searching for another job in a private company even after his retirement. What is the kind of stress that Rajan is facing now? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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People usually do not sense the urgency of time. People usually do not care to prove their achievements. People are less likely to be under stress. People with this personality do have the ability to use leisure time effectively.
The relationship with subordinates poses additional challenges for the leaders. Which of the following is not the type of subordinates who have certain amount of power in relation to the leader? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and(II) above Both (II) and (III)above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
The personality of an individual plays a vital role in stress management. Every individual can be categorized into Type A and Type B personalities. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Type B personality? I. II. III. IV
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Type of work. Details. Lateral delegation.
Acknowledging cultural diversity Organizing information according to stereotypes Asking questions to challenge stereotypes Analyzing communication episodes Generating fluent messages from other cultures.
Ethics has gained prominence in business as every manager faces ethical dilemmas at work. Business ethics refers to
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Long-term plan Short-term plan Daily plan Intermittent goals Weekly plan.
Natural disaster Industrial accidents Faulty management Product failure Public perception.
There are many popular techniques for enhancing creativity in a manager. Which of the following techniques encourages thinking in contrast to traditional or conventional arguments? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Executive team Middle level managers Frontline staff Other staff Lady executives.
Speck Ltd. plans to launch body and beauty care products. The company did a thorough market survey and also undertook test marketing to find out acceptability among customers. Inspite of that, the products failed to click in the market after their launch. The management is facing an unplanned crisis. Which of the following is the cause for the above crisis? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Sensual pleasure Admiration Approval Loyalty Obsession.
Managers, in an attempt to carryout the activities of the organization in an effective manner, prepare long-term, short term and daily plans. The manager of DLF Ltd. intends to prepare a to-do list as a part of preparing which of the following? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Only (I) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (III) above.
Mona Ltd, to increase the productivity, is in the process of giving some benefits to motivate its employees at different levels. To start with, the company is offering its shares at discount rates and special privilege club membership to some of its employees. Which level of employees is Mona Ltd trying to motivate? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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The adult ego state constantly verifies the recordings of parent data. The adult ego state updates the data recorded in the child ego state. The adult ego state updates the data recorded in the parent ego state.
Which of the following is not a constituent of emotion ‘love’? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Organizational objectives Profitability of the company Doing things legally Corporate behavior Truth and justice.
The concept of ego states help people identify their own selves and how they relate to people with whom they interact. Which of the following statements is/are the function(s) of the adult ego state? I. II. III.
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Brainstorming Delphi technique Mind mapping Six thinking hats Morphological analysis.
An organization is facing a challenge to increase sales in the next year by 20%. Which of the following creativity enhancing techniques is best suited for this situation? (a) (b)
Attributes listing technique Brainstorming
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(b) (c) (d) (e)
Every business function, from production to human resource management, is influenced by culture The culture of a particular country influences the designing and marketing of products and services People select products by design, style and color that are culturally acceptable to them Cultural adaptability of a firm will not have any impact on the success of the organization in foreign markets To be successful in foreign markets, managers should understand cultural differences.
The ability to identify emotions The ability to use emotions The ability to be self-motivated The ability to understand emotions The ability to manage emotions.
Societies with low social inequalities among individuals in terms of income and power are examples of (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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E-stress Health related stress Organizational stress Job stress Time stress.
You can help to develop creativity in the workplace if you are able to generate a mood in the organization which is favorable for developing creativity. To achieve this, you should have which of the following required skills at the workplace? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Complementary transaction Crossed transaction Supplementary transaction Ulterior transaction Inferior transaction.
Which of the following is not true regarding culture, according to Geert Hofstede? (a)
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Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
Which of the following is a physical and physiological reaction to the changing technological environment? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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It is ideal to have separate goals for long and short-term plans. It is vital to allow time for a deviation or an unforeseen situation. Anticipating and making time for unforseen situations increases the possibility of confusion occurring.
When a person involved in a conversation, addresses an ego state of the other person which is different from that state at that time, the transaction that usually occurs is known as (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
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Checklist technique Delphi technique Exnovation technique.
Effective time management depends on setting goals and objectives according to long-term and shortterm plans. Which of the following statements is/are true with regard to setting goals and objectives? I. II. III.
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High power distance Low power distance High degree of uncertainty avoidance Low degree of uncertainty avoidance Demographic shifts.
The assistant manager of Loland and Co. has adequate knowledge that can be used to solve critical situations. However, in some situations he was finding it difficult to exhibit his knowledge. This is creating problems for him in interpersonal communications. Which of the following areas is he lacking in? (a) (b) (c)
Ability to get along with others Ability to share knowledge with others Readiness to resolve conflict in time
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Ability to use his knowledge for the situations Readiness to regulate knowledge flow.
Provance Ltd. got an international project to provide security solutions to a banking firm but they had only 2 months time to do the work. The team, to whom the goals, priority list of activities and scheduled time plan were given, felt that it is too short a span of time to complete the project. Hence, the organization promised a bonus of short vacation for the team. The team has now successfully completed the project. Which of the following factors contributed to the successful completion of the project? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Time factor Setting objectives Rewards Grouping of tasks Prioritize activities.
41. Which of the following is true with regard to guidelines of preparation stage in developing emotional intelligence in an organization? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
All the necessary competencies that need to be developed should be identified One should use experimental methods to make training effective Employees should be encouraged to use learned skills to improve performance It is essential to identify the programs that need to be improved and retain those that are effective The skills learned during training are applied in actual job situations.
42. Scheduling tasks and activities successfully, is an important strategy for effective time management. It is therefore important for mangers to balance their schedules and time. Which of the following statements is/are true in this regard? I.
Regular review of a schedule, helps managers to identify the progress made and the time lags that need to be covered. II. They should have day-to-day milestones in a schedule to keep track of the work. III. Keeping track of the work on a daily basis, allows managers to set aside some time for uncertainty. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Only (I) above Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (II) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
43. When a manager is communicating with a subordinate, the subordinate may give the impression that he/she has fully understood what is being said even if that is not actually the case. In such case, which of the following steps should the manager follow? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Should do something unpleasant to the employee Should ask the person to explain what has been said Should damage the person’s image Should ask the person to listen Should enquire whether the person understood.
44. Developing leadership skills is a continuous process, which needs to be sharpened throughout a person’s career. Which of the following is the first step in a leadership development plan? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Leadership plan Dedication Leadership audit Leadership evaluation Leadership performance.
45. Assertiveness can be defined as the ability to state your point clearly without being aggressive. Assertiveness is essential for a manager to work effectively in an organization. It helps a person to cope effectively with which of the following? I. Easy people. II. Uneasy people. III. Easy situations. IV. Uneasy situations. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Only (I) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (IV) above
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(I), (III) and (IV) above.
46. Once the time-wasters are identified, managers need to plan their time to realize their goals. Which of the following statements is/are true about planning time and resources? I.
Planning involves preparing an action plan and selecting the course of action that would minimize wastage of time. II. Planning is vital for effective time management. III. Managers need to plan these resources keeping in mind goals and objectives without giving much thought to time constraints. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Only (I) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
47. Which of the following is/are true regarding effective managers? I. They become role models for subordinates. II. They play a vital role in improving the overall effectiveness of the organization. III. Managerial effectiveness is an inherent quality of executives. IV. Managers can be trained to be effective. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Only (I) above Both (I) and (II) above (I), (II) and (III) above (I), (II) and (IV) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
48. Creativity in managers is the capability to discover new ways of handling problem situations. It depends on the mental components of the individual. In this regard, pick out the false statements among the following regarding various components of creativity. I.
The ability to generate a large number of relevant ideas continuously with reference to a particular problem or situation is called the fluency component. II. The ability to face challenges thrown by complex situations, to enjoy efforts to analyze and resolve them is called the flexibility component. III. The ability to produce unusual, novel answers to questions and interpretations of situations is called originality. IV. The ability to view an aspect from different perspectives, to change approaches to problem solving is called the orientation component. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (IV) above Both (III) and (IV) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
49. To achieve a stress free mind, a person has to close his/her eyes and think about an object continuously for at least five to ten minutes. Which of the following is not a technique for meditation? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Choose a serene place where you are calm and comfortable Play loud and rocking music Inform people that you do not want to be disturbed Close your eyes and start taking deep and long breaths Allow your breath to go to your stomach.
50. Which of the creativity techniques, involves enhancing clarity of thinking and generating creative ideas by removing the fear that obstructs the thought process? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Fusion techniques Extremization techniques Techniques for breaking stereotypes responses Unblocking techniques Demolition techniques.
51. While trying to use the approaches - collaborating, competing, or compromising, the way people conduct themselves is very important. While describing the issues at hand with respect to these approaches, it is therefore important to be I. II.
Specific. Objective.
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III. Emotional. IV. Non-emotional. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above Both (III) and (IV) above (I), (II) and (IV) above (II), (III) and (IV) above.
52. The word emotion comes from the Latin word ‘motere’ which means to move. This denotes that all emotions induce a desire to (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Act Move Force Learn Guide.
53. Mr. Lyle a manager in administration department had to conduct an urgent meeting for all the regional heads for the quarterly review meeting. Which of the following would not be a part of his contribution at meetings? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Date and time of meeting Venue of meeting Agenda of meeting Suggested measures to achieve the target Minutes of the previous meeting.
54. Which of the following is not true regarding frontline staff? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Organizations believe that the frontline people are dispensable They are unskilled and are paid low wages They have opportunities for career advancement They do repetitive work that is monotonous They play an important role in determining the firm’s profits and the quality of customer’s experience.
55. Different colors are interpreted in different ways in different cultures. What does pink represent in China? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Coldness Happiness Death or funeral Rivalry Sadness.
56. The behavior of others can be observed and interpreted during the process of interaction. If a manager knows the personality characteristics of each employee well, he/she will be in a better position to do which of the following? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Understand the compensation to be paid for the posts Understand the personal issues of the employee Understand the extent of jobs to be assigned Understand the behaviors of the employees Understand the essential qualities of the jobs to be performed.
57. A manager when commits a mistake in dealing with people, must not continue to do the same mistake. If the manager is not continuing any mistake which he has previously committed, will be good at interpersonal skills. Which of the following essential qualities of interpersonal skills is this? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Ability to mismatch mistakes Ability to continue mistakes Ability to reorganize mistakes Ability to learn from mistakes Ability to conform things about mistakes.
58. Which of the following statements are true with regard to the guidelines of an application stage, for developing emotional intelligence in an organization? I. Organizational culture should be set to foster and support learning. II. Employees should be encouraged to use the skills to improve performance. III. Continuous feedback should be provided during this program. IV. In this stage, it is essential to identify the programs that need to be improved and
retain those
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that are effective. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (III) above Both (III) and(IV) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
59. Gama Ltd. has set a goal to increase its market share by 10% this fiscal year. They also identified areas of goal setting toward which resources and efforts are to be channeled. They have also prepared a backup plan in case of any change in environmental conditions. Based on this example, which of the following statements is/are not true? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
The goal described is vague. The measure of outcome is specified. Time allotted in case of deviation is clear. Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and(II) above Both (II) and (III)above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
60. Communication is important for every manager. They have to communicate both at the organizational level and the individual level. Which of the following are true regarding communication at individual level? I. Gaining support. II. Giving instructions. III. Increasing the understanding. IV. Communicating responsibilities. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (IV) above (I), (II) and (III) above (I), (II) and (IV) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
61. In various job situations like providing training, directing, commending a good performance, giving a warning, taking a decision, solving a problem, etc. A manager would require (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Managing skills Problem-solving skills Interpersonal skills Directing skills Commending skills.
62. Managers prepare short-term plans that provide a narrow perspective. The manager of a private organization is preparing a short-term plan keeping in view their long-term objectives. The time span for short-term plan does not include which of the following? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
A day. A fortnight. A month. Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
63. Every manager faces different kinds of people in the organization. They include people who waste time and also time abusers. Time abusers are people who are considered to have the fear of which of the following? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Being evaluated. Failure. Confrontation. Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above
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All (I), (II) and (III) above.
64. Which of the following is/are not component(s) of emotional intelligence? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Personal competence. Emotional competence. Social competence. Only (I) above Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (III) above.
65. Which of the following is/are true with respect to managers attending the meetings? I.
Managers must make sure they have all the relevant information and facts before attending the meeting. II. At the start of the meetings, managers must make clear its purpose and objectives to all the members. III. Managers should make sure that all the members in the meeting maintain silence during the meeting. IV. Managers may end the meeting with a brainstorming session. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Only (I) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above (I), (II) and (III) above All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.
66. Time logs are used by employees to fill in a detailed account of the time spent at the workplace. In this context, which of the following statements is/are true about time logs? I.
Time logs should be used to improve the performance of managers and increase the organization’s productivity. II. Time logs should be used only to monitor employees. III. Time logs alone can help to bring about efficient time management. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
67. Results like an increase in the market share by 2% or an increase in the profit margin by the third quarter are examples of (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Establishing values Direct results Indirect results Targeted results Determined results.
68. Burnout is not something that happens overnight. It takes place over a period of time. There are different stages in this period that ultimately lead to burnout. The third stage of the burnout life cycle is also known as (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Burnout stage Awakening stage Brownout stage Honeymoon stage Recovery stage.
69. Which of the following is not a factor that influences the ethical behavior of a manager? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Individual characteristics Company mission Structural variables Organizational culture Issue intensity.
70. A person with the ability to think from different angles is a creative person. With respect to creative persons, which of the following is false?
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A creative person tends to be adventurous and is willing to take risks A creative person is usually insensitive to changes in the environment A creative person tends to be very independent in judgment and is patient in his/her efforts A creative person tends to be imaginative A creative person may exhibit symptoms of acute anxiety, nervousness and depression.
71. An ideal plan should include components like the time factor, rewards, and grouping of tasks. Which of the following statements is/are false about grouping of tasks? I. II.
In a plan, similar or related activities cannot be grouped together for effective planning. Grouping of tasks allows managers to work on tasks effectively without loss of concentration or any deviations. III. Grouping of tasks that are not related may force managers to jump from one task to another. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Only (I) above Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (II) above All (I),(II) and (III) above.
72. In the process of creative idea development, after an idea is implemented, feedback is necessary because I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
It helps in identifying the utility of an idea. It helps in criticizing the idea. It helps in blaming the people who came up with the idea. Only (I) above Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above.
73. Organizing means putting things in order. Organizing the 4Ms is the task of managers. Which of the following is not true, regarding the steps involved in organizing? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Identify the objectives Preparing a list of activities Dividing into units Delegating work Controlling.
74. Loathing, aversion and revulsion are the constituents of which type of emotion? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Anger Shame Sadness Disgust Enjoyment.
75. Okyo technologies want to bring changes in organization work hours by introducing concept of flexi work hours. They felt that it is very difficult to change the procedures and practices that exist in the organization. Which of the following is the major source of organizational resistance to change? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Producing stability Group norms acting as a hindrance Contentment with existing procedures and practices Redeployment of decision making authority Maximum work pressure.
76. Which of the following is/are true regarding the differences between stress and burnout? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Stress is the result of burnout. Stress occurs over the short-term whereas burnout is long-term. Burnout is related to the workplace where a person feels overworked, underpaid, unrecognized, confused etc. Only (I) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
77. In which of the following steps of leadership development plan, should the plan be reviewed and the
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improvement made in each category assessed at regular intervals? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Leadership plan Dedication Leadership audit Evaluation Perform.
78. GVK group of industries is working towards preparing a schedule for the various tasks and activities to be performed by its workforce. What are the issues that need to be considered by the manager of that industry while scheduling? I. Details. II. Work time. III. Reviewing. IV. Missing deadlines. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above (I), (II) and (III) above (II), (III) and (IV) above.
79. Positive emotions at workplace have as much relevance as negative emotions. Which of the following is not true with regard to benefits of positive emotions? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Increase in productivity and employee retention Work is more effective Reduces absenteeism Reduces costs on medical benefits Reduces training costs.
80. Mrs. Kher the manager of marketing department has been successful in making the employees of her department work efficiently because of her good interpersonal skills. Which of the following is/are the benefits of developing interpersonal skills? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Interacting with others. Understanding the behavior of others. Performing duties efficiently. Only (I) above Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
81. Negative emotions are destructive to the goals of the organization and therefore important to manage. As per Peter Frost, which among the following does not belong to the seven ‘ins’ that describe negative emotions? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Intention Institutional Insensitivity Inevitability Individuality.
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Parent ego state Permanent ego state Child ego state Adult ego state Nurturing ego state.
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84. Our body is a network of nerves. The nerves have important pressure points in the hands and feet. Which therapy involves applying gentle force on pressure points on the hands and feet that stimulates the brain to release endorphins to reduce stress? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Massage therapy Aromatherapy Reflexology Nutrition therapy Meditation.
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When the body performs activities outside its capabilities. When a person faces extraordinary demands. When a person takes rest continuously. Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I),(II) and (III) above.
86. The concept of ego states helps people to identify their own selves and how they relate to people with whom they interact. The calm, confident and unemotional voice of a person represents which of the following ego states? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Parent ego state. Child ego state. Adult ego state. Only (I) above Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (I) and (III) above.
87. Henny Ltd., a garment exporting company bagged a big contract worth Rs.500 crores. The designer found that the final piece to be given for production, was different from the original design. He reported this to the head designer who refused to acknowledge the same. So the designer spoke to his other colleagues for verification and they agreed for the change in design. With this they all gave formal written presentation to the head designer and brought it to his notice. This saved the disaster that could have been if the piece went for production. Which of the following factors was used as strategy for dealing with the crisis? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Small teams were formed Identifying the crisis Resolving the crisis Establishing clear chains of command Written plan for managing crisis.
88. Which of the following executives are described as detail-oriented, accurate, logical, unemotional, analytical, objective, accurate and sensible? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Followers Charismatics Skeptics Controllers Thinkers.
89. The personality variable of an individual influences his/her ethical behavior. Which of the following indicates the degree to which an individual believes in controlling his/her life and its decisions? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Ethical strength Moral strength Ego strength Locus of control Values.
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to visitors etc.? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Procrastination Excessive socialization Poor communication Inefficiency Personal disorientation.
91. Human beings have a tendency to worry about actions that may or may not take place. Which of the following generally happens when individuals worry about things outside their control? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Eustress Distress Psychological imbalance Internal stress External stress.
92. Creativity in managers depends on the mental components of the individual. In this regard, the ability to view an aspect from different perspectives, to change approaches to problem solving is called (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Flexibility component Fluency component Variability component Originality component Orientation component.
93. Creativity is a process which results in something new coming into existence. Which of the following acts as a mental barrier to creativity? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Anger Anxiety Fear Humor Physical weakness.
94. The manager of Vast Industries Ltd., is planning to conduct a meeting. In order to make the meeting an effective one, what are the prerequisites that he needs to consider even before the meeting gets started? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Agenda. Necessary material. Infrastructure. Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
95. Which of the following is not true with regard to characteristics of a person with high emotional intelligence? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Self- awareness Self-control Empathy Social skills Aggression.
96. Jimmy, a 10 year old Tennis player from Europe, has won zonal level competitions and also trying to compete at the state level and international level. His parents have appointed Bob from America as a new coach for him. Bob always appreciates Jimmy for his talent and taps him on his shoulder. But Jimmy does not receive it happily. Which of the following could be the reason for it? (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Jimmy likes shaking of hands Bob always criticizes Jimmy and never appreciates Jimmy likes taking chocolates as gift rather than appreciation Jimmy does not like an American to be a coach for him Europeans normally interpret tap on the shoulder as threatening.
97. In excess, negative emotions can prove to be another major block to interpersonal interactions. This applies primarily in the case of negative emotion, anger. Which of the following is the best possible action in such situations? (a) (b)
To shout on others To stop the interaction
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To continue the interaction To discuss with others To mould the interaction in different way.
98. Every manager faces interruptions in his work. These interruptions can be occurring either internally or externally. These kind of interruptions can be dealt with, in a better manner by I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Setting aside specific time for meetings and visitors. Installing a call back system. Avoiding visitors. Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
99. Ms. Mona had been undergoing personal problems for the last two months. She could not give her hundred percent to work. Hence, her performance suffered. As the financial year was coming to an end, she had to spend more time in the office to meet the deadlines. It became difficult for her. Thereby, she resigned stating stress as the cause. The company can consider Mona undergoing stress due to I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Personal causes. Physiological imbalances. Psychological imbalances. Only (I) above Only (II) above Both (I) and (II) above Both (II) and (III) above All (I), (II) and (III) above.
100. Scheduling tasks and activities successfully is an important strategy for effective time management. It is therefore important for mangers to balance their schedules and time. Which of the following statements is/are not true in this regard? I. II. III. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Managers must calculate the hours spent at work, including interruptions like phone, mail etc. When preparing a schedule they must consider the amount of time required to complete a task or activity. The managers can rely on previous data, about how long it took to complete a particular task or activity. Only (I) above Only (II) above Only (III) above Both (I) and (II) above All (I),(II) and (III) above.
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Answer : (e) Reason: Feedback which is the fifth stage, is for testing the actual results against the expected results. Th should have taken feedback immediately so that they can change the course of action in the mean time Answer : (b) Reason : Some managers may try to hide their weaknesses from others, but this may prove detrimental to t interests of the organization. Whatever the weaknesses, having an awareness of them is the first step overcoming them. Answer : (e) Reason : The techniques to avoid stress are as follows: •
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in the market fail. May be because of the product failure. This can develop into a crisis for the company as it m cause huge losses. Answer : (d) Reason : Six thinking hats technique encourages parallel thinking i.e. thinking in contrast to traditional conventional arguments. Answer : (b) Reason : In a typical brainstorming session, a problem statement is prepared. The problem statement should specific and should be able to generate a lot of alternative solutions. It cannot be done for vag problems like how to increase employee morale. It is suitable for problems like how to increase sales 20% in the next quarter. Answer : (c) Reason : I. It is ideal to have separate goals for long and short-term plans. II. It is vital to allow time for a deviation or an unforeseen situation. III. Anticipating and making time for such situations reduces the possibility of confusion occurring. Answer : (b) Reason : When a person involved in a communication, addresses an ego state of the other person who is differe from his/her ego state at that time, the transaction that usually occurs is known as crossed transaction. Answer : (a) Reason : E-stress or techno stress is a physical and physiological reaction to the changing technologi environment. Answer : (d) Reason : The cultural adaptability plays an important role in its success in foreign markets. Hence, option (d) the wrong option. Answer : (b) Reason : Use of emotion to assist the thought process. Hence, using emotions we can make people to thi creatively. Answer : (b) Reason : Societies with low social inequalities among individuals in terms of income and power are examples low power distance. Answer : (b) Reason : According to the context it is clear that the manager has adequate knowledge and is not able to share with others some times. This is shows that he is lacking the quality readiness to share knowledge w others. Answer : (c) Reason : Rewards are a good plan and motivate them for meeting deadlines and targets. Answer : (a) Reason : In the preparation stage all the necessary competencies that need to be developed should be identified The guideline that one should use experimental methods to make training effective is meant ‘Training stage’. The guideline that employees should be encouraged to use learned skills to improve performance meant for ‘Application stage’. Option (d) is a guideline for ‘Evaluation stage’. Option (e) is applicable to ‘Application stage’. Answer : (e) Reason : I. Regular review of a schedule help managers to identify the progress made and the time lags th need to be covered. II. They should have day-to-day milestones in a schedule to keep track of the work. III. Keeping track of the work on a daily basis allow managers to set aside some time for uncertainty Answer : (b) Reason : When a manager is communicating with a subordinate, the subordinate may give the impression th he/she has fully understood what is being said even if that is not actually the case. In such a situation, t manager should ask for immediate feedback from the subordinate. Instead of asking the subordin whether he/she has understood the matter, the manager should ask the person to explain in his/her ow words what was said. Answer : (c) Reason : Leadership audit is the first step in a leadership development plan.
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Answer : (d) Reason : Statements (II) and (IV) are true. Assertiveness is essential for a manager to work effectively organizations. It helps a person to cope effectively with uneasy people and uneasy situations. Answer : (b) Reason : I. Planning involves preparing an action plan and selecting the course of action that would minim wastage of time. II. Planning is vital for effective time management. III. Managers need to plan these resources keeping in mind goals and objectives as well as the tim constraints of their organization. Answer : (d) Reason : Effective managers become role models for subordinates. They play a vital role in improving the over effectiveness of the organization. Managers can be trained to be effective. Managerial effectiveness not an inherent quality. Hence, option (d) is correct answer. Answer : (c) Reason : Creativity in managers is the capability to discover new ways of handling problem situations. It depen on four mental components of the individual. They are: I. The ability to generate a large number of relevant ideas continuously with reference to a particu problem or situation. This is called the fluency component. II. The ability to face challenges thrown by complex situations, to enjoy efforts to analyze a resolve them. This is called the orientation component. III. The ability to produce unusual, novel answers to questions and interpretations of situations. This called originality. IV. The ability to view an aspect from different perspectives, to change approaches to proble solving. This is called the flexibility component. Answer : (b) Reason : Some of the tips that we have to follow at the time of meditation are play music that has a soothing calming effect. Answer : (d) Reason : Unblocking techniques: People have mental blocks that obstruct their thought process. These techniqu involve enhancing clarity of thinking and generating creative ideas by removing these mental blocks. Answer: (d) Reason : Statements (I), (II) and (IV) are true. While trying to use the other three approaches- collaboratin competing, or compromising- the way people conduct themselves is very important. It is therefo important for them to be specific, objective and non-emotional. Answer : (a) Reason : The word emotion comes from the Latin word mater which means to move this denotes that emotions induce a desire to ‘act’. Answer : (d) Reason : Mangers have to contribute constructively at the meetings. It should not absorb a lot of time and ma sure they have all the relevant information and facts before the meeting commences. They have to on summarize the objectives and conclusion of the meetings points. They should also ensure that all t members participate in the meetings and they stick to the basic purpose of the meeting. Answer : (c) Reason : Frontline staff rarely have opportunities for career advancement. Since the only thing that connects the with the company is the pay check, they care little for the company’s long-term performance. Answer : (b) Reason : Colour pink represents happiness in china. Answer : (d) Reason : If managers know the personality characteristics of each employee well, they will be in a better positi to understand their behaviors. Answer : (d) Reason : If a manager is not continuing the mistake means he is able to learn from the mistake and don’t want continue. Answer : (a) Reason : Correct answer is I. Organizational culture should be set to foster and support learning,
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In a plan, similar or related activities can be grouped together for effective planning. Grouping of tasks allows managers to work on tasks effectively without loss of concentration any deviations. III. Grouping of tasks that are not related may force managers to jump from one task to another. Answer : (a) Reason: After an idea is implemented, feedback must be obtained on the utility of the idea and based on it, t idea should be modified to meet the requirements. Answer : (e) Reason : The steps involved in organizing are: •
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Answer : (b) Reason : Stress in individuals s defined as anything that disrupts the normal person’s physical and mental we being. It occurs when the body performs activities outside its capabilities or when a person faces ex ordinary demands. Answer : (c) Reason : Various behavioral signs like voice, gesture, etc. help to identify the ego state from which a pers operates. The calm, confident and unemotional voice of a person represents adult ego state. Answer : (b) Reason : Identifying that there is a crisis in the offing is an important step in crisis management and is also challenging task as it can save from the crisis to occur. Answer : (d) Reason : Controllers are described as detail-oriented, accurate, logical, unemotional, analytical, objecti accurate and sensible Answer : (d) Reason : The personality variable of an individual influences his/her ethical behavior. Locus of control indica the degree to which an individual believes in controlling his/her life and its decisions. Answer (e) Reason: Personal disorientation shows up in the way people handle telephone calls; use their time for meetin attend to visitors etc. Hence, option (e) is correct. Answer : (d) Reason : Human beings have a tendency to worry about actions that may or may not take place. Internal stre generally happens when individuals worry about things outside their control. Answer : (a) Reason : The ability to view an aspect from different perspectives, to change approaches to problem solving called flexibility component. A creative individual analyzes a problem from different angles. Answer : (c) Reason : Mental barriers are those that obstruct the creative ideas. They arise because of painful experiences th affect the subconscious mind. Fear is one of the major mental barriers to creativity. Answer : (c) Reason : The prerequisites for an effective meeting are: •
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Meetings should be held at a time when the workflow will be affected the least and getting back work is easy.
Answer : (e) Reason : Aggression is not the characteristics of a person with high emotional intelligence. Answer : (e) Reason : North European countries interpret the tap on the shoulder, often practiced by North Americans, threatening. Answer : (b) Reason : Excess negative emotions can prove to be another major block to interpersonal interactions. This appl primarily in the case of negative emotion, anger. The best possible course of action in such a situati would be to stop the interaction till the people involved are able to get their emotions under control. Answer : (c) Reason : The interruptions in the work of a manager distract them from work. These interruptions are main caused by external and internal visitors and telephone calls. These can be controlled by setting asi time for visitors and meetings; installing a call back system to call back the callers at a specific time. Answer : (a) Reason : Stress is a physiological and psychological imbalance. It arises due to the demand on a person and t inability on the person to meet. In this case she was undergoing stress due to personal reasons. Answer : (a) Reason : I. Managers must calculate the hours spent at work, excluding interruptions like phone, mail etc. II. When preparing a schedule they must consider the amount of time required to complete a task activity.
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The managers can rely on previous data, about how long it took to complete a particular task activity. < TOP OF THE DOCUMENT >
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