MCQ Bank
What does consensus refer to in attribution theory?
- A) All people behave precisely the same way in certain situations
- B) There is general agreement about a perception
- C) Different people perceive a situation in the same way
- D) Different people respond the same way in the same situation
Which of the following methods of third-party negotiation always results in a settlement?
- A) Consultancy
- B) Conciliation
- C) Mediation
- D) Arbitration
Which one of the following is NOT implied in the definition of power?
- A) Potential
- B) Influence
- C) Dependency
- D) Actualization
A threatened strike action by a labor union to force the management to accept their demands is an example of which of the following power?
- A) Legitimate power
- B) Coercive power
- C) Referent power
- D) Reward power
According to the path-goal theory, which of the following leadership style have the least amount of participation by subordinates?
- A) Participative leadership
- B) Supportive leadership
- C) Achievement-oriented leadership
- D) Directive leadership
The two general approaches to bargaining are known as:
- A) Emotional and rational
- B) Affective and reflective
- C) Distributive and integrative
- D) Formal and informal
Which of the following would be least likely to pose a barrier to cross-cultural communications?
- A) Differences among perceptions
- B) Tone difference
- C) Word connotations
- D) Political correctness
During conversation with his manager, Mr. Ali manipulated the information in such a way that it would be seen more favorable. It is an example of which of the following barriers to effective communication?
- A) Stereotyping
- B) Filtering
- C) Selective perception
- D) Defensiveness
If you support the idea that conflict should be eliminated, you are supporting which of the following views of conflict?
- A) The traditional view
- B) The human relations view
- C) The interactionist view
- D) The positivistic view
All are necessary to create or increase dependency Except:
- A) Alternates available
- B) Control over important resources
- C) Scarcity of resources
- D) Non substitutability of resources
Mrs. Hillary Clinton gained political capital by her marriage to the President Clinton is an example of which of the following power?
- A) Expert power
- B) Legitimate power
- C) Referent power
- D) Reward power
Which kind of strategy to conflict is “Collaborating?”
- A) None of above
- B) I win – You win
- C) I lose – You lose
- D) I win – You lose
Which of the following types of networks is most likely to promote accuracy?
- A) All-channel
- B) Wheel
- C) Chain
- D) Direct
Political behaviors usually ____________________.
- A) Are counterproductive to individual goals
- B) Are expected as part of each job requirement
- C) Are seen only in large organizations
- D) Lie outside of an individual’s specified job requirements
Which of the following leaders are characterized by self-confidence and confidence in subordinates, have ideological vision and high expectations from subordinates?
- A) Transformational leader
- B) Transactional leader
- C) Charismatic leaders
- D) Directive leader
Activities that influence the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within an organization are known as:
- A) Influential power moves
- B) Interactive initiatives
- C) Human resources
- D) Political behaviors
Which bargaining strategy is preferable for use in intra-organizational behavior?
- A) Equal bargaining
- B) Distributive bargaining
- C) Integrative bargaining
- D) Positive negotiation
Why most organizations develop multiple suppliers rather than giving their business to only one?
- A) To maximize power
- B) To reduce dependency
- C) To increase knowledge and information
- D) To develop interdependence
Ms. Sana is believed to be a very friendly leader, always showing her concern for the needs of the employees. It is an example of which of the following types of leaders?
- A) Achievement-Oriented leader
- B) Directive leader
- C) Participative leader
- D) Supportive leader
Celebrities are paid millions of dollars to endorse products in commercials because the advertisers believe the celebrities have which of the following power?
- A) Referent
- B) Legitimate
- C) Coercive
- D) Expert