In which of the following communication networks, every member of a work group communicates with every other member?

• A) Wheel
• B) Chain
• C) Lateral
• D) All-Channel

Which of the following techniques most restricts discussion or interpersonal communication during the decision-making process?

• A) Brainstorm
• B) Electronic meeting
• C) Nominal group
• D) Groupthink

While managing political behaviors in organization, the manager requires to discourage:

• A) Negotiation
• B) Dialogue
• C) Self interest
• D) Relationships

Personal characteristics of subordinates and the environment pressure, the two situational factors, are described in which of the following contingency theories of leadership?

• A) Iowa leadership studies
• B) Fiedler’s contingency model
• C) Ohio state leadership studies
• D) Path-goal theory

The belief that “violence is wrong” is an evaluative statement. Such an opinion constitutes which of the following component of an attitude.

• A) Cognitive
• B) Affective
• C) Behavioral
• D) Reflective

Which of the following is NOT a component of attitude?

• A) Behavioral
• B) Cognitive
• C) Affective
• D) Perceptive

Which of the following type of leader is likely to have the most profound effect on his or her followers?

• A) Transformational
• B) Educational
• C) Transactional
• D) Directive

An organization has started sending its people on training to help them develop more effective leadership styles. The organization is actually supporting which of the following?

• A) Trait theories
• B) Fiedler’s contingency model
• C) Behavioral theories
• D) The reflection effect

The technique used to generate large number of ideas for the solution of any problem is known as:

• A) Delphi technique
• B) Brainstorming
• C) Nominal Group technique
• D) Consensus

A leadership style in which the group gets least possible guidance with complete freedom is known as:

• A) Democratic
• B) Strategic
• C) Autocratic
• D) Laissez-faire

Which of the following is NOT a step in the negotiation?

• A) Define the goal
• B) Evaluate personality traits
• C) Identify the problem
• D) Record the fact

Which kind of strategy to conflict is “Compromising?”

• A) Sharing occur between parties.
• B) Ready to give up something.
• C) Accept solution that incompletely satisfy goals.
• D) All of above

According to path-goal theory, leaders having which of the following leadership styles sets challenging goals for his subordinates and have strong confidence in their performance.

• A) Directive leadership
• B) Achievement-oriented leadership
• C) Participative leadership
• D) Supportive leadership

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

• A) Authoritative
• B) Positional
• C) Coercive
• D) Punitive

Which of the following leadership behaviors are identified by the path-goal theory?

• A) Supportive, employee-oriented, laissez-faire and participative
• B) Directive, participative, supportive, and laissez-faire
• C) Participative, achievement-oriented, directive, and supportive
• D) Achievement-oriented, supportive, humanistic, and directive

Which of the following conflicts are almost always dysfunctional?

• A) Task
• B) Relationship
• C) Process
• D) Personal

A group problem solving technique used to present opinions and gain agreement to support a decision is known as:

• A) Nominal Group technique
• B) Consensus
• C) Delphi method
• D) Brainstorming

Which of the following is true for human relations view of conflict?

• A) Conflict brings life and creativity
• B) We should accept conflict
• C) Conflict is bad and should be avoided
• D) Conflict should be encouraged and managed

Which of the following relates with traditional view of conflict?

• A) Conflict is bad and should be avoided
• B) Conflict brings life and creativity
• C) Conflict should be encouraged and managed
• D) Conflict is a natural occurrence

A deliberate attempt to develop a desirable positive and favorable image which may or may not be accurate is known as:

• A) Impression Management
• B) Relations Management
• C) Personal Management
• D) Organizational Management