wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

HUMAN FACTOR IN MARITIME LOGISTICS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When you start working in a company the first thing that you want to see is how the managers treat their employees to make them be more productive

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Your ability to lead and motivate people is critical to your success as a manager.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

•Your organization and your team count on a leader to:

a)

provide leadership

b)

to navigate your group through change

c)

make wise decisions

d)

focus efforts productively on the most critical tasks

4.

Which one is true?

a)

Contemporary Motivational Theories - Alex Maslow’s (1954)

b)

Expectancy Theory - Victor Vroom (1750)

c)

Human Resources Model: Theories X and Y - Douglas McGregor’s (1960)

d)

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Model - Frederick Herzberg’s (1800)

5.

Job redesign Programs

Design more satisfactory fit between workers & their jobs

3 ways : combine task, forming work group or establish client relationship

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What Workers Want Most From Work

a)

Flex Hours

b)

Casual Dress

c)

Unlimited Dress

d)

Nap Time

7.

Managerial Styles are:

a)

Autocratic

b)

Cool

c)

Democratic

d)

Free-Rein

8.

What is Controlling?

a)

Controlling consists of verifying whether everything occurs in conformities

b)

Controlling consists of verifying whether everything occurs in conformities with the plans adopted

c)

Controlling consists of verifying whether everything occurs in conformities with the plans adopted, instructions issued and principles established

d)

Controlling consists of verifying whether everything occurs in conformities with the plans adopted and instructions issued

9.

The Importance of Controlling are:

a)

Giving order

b)

It facilitates co-ordination: Control systems provide managers with information and feedback on employee performance.

c)

It helps in planning: Controls let managers know whether their goals and plans are on target and what future actions to take.

d)

Protecting the workplace: Controls enhance physical security and help minimize workplace disruptions

10.

Standards generally are classified into two:

a)

intangible- There are standards which can be measured monetarily.

b)

Non-measurable or intangible- There are standards which cannot be measured monetarily. For example- performance of a manager, deviation of workers or their attitudes. These are called as intangible standards.

c)

Measurable or tangible - Those standards which can be measured and expressed are called as measurable standards. They can be in form of cost, output, expenditure, time, profit, etc

d)

Measurable - Those standards which cannot be measured

11.

Pick the wrong answer.

The following are some problems that an organization may face when they have ineffective leadership

a)

Members don't feel pampered

b)

Not developing all employees

c)

Miscommunication

d)

Creates negative attitudes

12.

Good leaders are great___________.

a)

amplifiers

b)

resonators

c)

simplifiers

d)

rulers

13.

What would a leader do if they had a teammate that was struggling with their game?

a)

Tell the coach you don't want them on the team

b)

Make fun of them when they fail

c)

Show them how to improve what they are doing and encourage them to be positive

d)

Ignore them, it isn't your problem

14.
A leader motivates others toward a:
a)
Common goal
b)
High salary
c)
Leadership style
d)
Leadership skill
15.
If a decision affects a group of people, but doesn't involve safety, it's best to use what leadership style?
a)
Democratic 
b)
Directive
c)
Hands-off
d)
Sympathetic
16.
If you need to make an important decision quickly, use this leadership style:
a)
Democratic
b)
Directive
c)
Hands-off
d)
Sympathetic
17.
Which leadership skill sets an example for others?
a)
Communication
b)
Decision making
c)
Role modeling
d)
Taking action
18.
Which of the following is an example of role modeling?
a)
Having a positive attitude
b)
Ignoring bad attitudes
c)
Only watching PBS Kids
d)
Taking a nap at rest time
19.
This leadership style can be effective in situations where group members are highly qualified in an area of expertise.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open
 Laissez-Faire
d)
Situational
20.
Under this leadership members often feel engaged in the process and are more motivated and creative.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Open/Laissez-Faire