MCQ Bank
Which of the following is the most likely outcome of avoiding a conflict?
- A) I win – You lose
- B) Issue will be resurfaced in another show
- C) Resentment will be build
- D) I win – You win
According to the path-goal theory, which of the following leadership style have the least amount of participation by subordinates?
- A) Achievement-oriented leadership
- B) Participative leadership
- C) Directive leadership
- D) Supportive leadership
Which of the following best describes supportive leadership style of path-goal theory?
- A) Leader sets challenging goals
- B) Leader gives directions
- C) Leader asks for suggestions
- D) Leader shows concern for subordinates
Mr. Ali is a salesperson in XYZ Company, he tells his boss: “Mr. Saad worked unsuccessfully for 3 years to try to get that account; I sewed it up in six months. I am the best closer this company has".
Which impression management technique has described above?
- A) Self-Promotion
- B) Favors
- C) Conformity
- D) Flattery
Every cricketer of Pakistan values the advice of Wasim Akram. He has which of the following power?
- A) Reward power
- B) Legitimate power
- C) Coercive power
- D) Expert power
A view which focuses that conflict is natural and inevitable outcome in any group is:
- A) None of above
- B) Human relations view
- C) Interactionist view
- D) Traditional view
A group problem solving technique used to present opinions and gain agreement to support a decision is known as:
- A) Brainstorming
- B) Delphi method
- C) Consensus
- D) Nominal Group technique
A leader who sets challenging goals and also expects his/her employees to perform at highest level is known as:
- A) Directive leader
- B) Participative leader
- C) Supportive leader
- D) Achievement-Oriented leader
A third party to a negotiation who has the authority to dictate an agreement is____________
- A) BATNA
- B) Mediator
- C) Conciliator
- D) Arbitrator
Your organization is considering the use of group decision making. What do you think will be the advantage of group decision making?
- A) Group discussions will be shared equally
- B) Group decision making will be faster
- C) There will be increased acceptance of the decision
- D) Group decision making will be very costly
The conflict that a mother feels between being a friend to their children and also being a disciplinarian explains which of the following type of conflict?
- A) Interrole Conflict
- B) Interpersonal Conflict
- C) Intergroup Conflict
- D) Intrarole Conflict
An individual most likely to engage in political behavior would have all of the following except a/an :
- A) High charisma rating
- B) Internal locus of control
- C) High ability to self monitor
- D) High need for power
Tendency to exert less effort in group than putting efforts while working alone is called:
- A) Bludging
- B) Social loafing
- C) Cyber loafing
- D) Slacking
All of the following are the characteristics of first step of negotiation process EXCEPT:
- A) Where the negotiation will take place?
- B) Keep your attention focused
- C) Goal stays paramount in your discussion
- D) Develop a range of outcomes
Which of the following communication networks in work group causes low member satisfaction?
- A) Chain
- B) Lateral
- C) All-Channel
- D) Wheel
Which kind of strategy to conflict is “Compromising?”
- A) All of above
- B) Ready to give up something.
- C) Sharing occur between parties.
- D) Accept solution that incompletely satisfy goals.
Which of the following is NOT among the principles of power?
- A) Power is disproportionate
- B) Power is double edge sword
- C) Power is perceived
- D) Power is relative
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 positivistic view
- C) The human relations view
- D) The interactionist view
All of the following are characteristics of trait theories of leadership EXCEPT:
- A) Self Confidence
- B) Intelligence
- C) Job relevant knowledge
- D) Employee Orientation
The influence due to some special skills and/or knowledge is referred as:
- A) Information Power
- B) Expert Power
- C) Referent Power
- D) Charismatic Power