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FNCM - Management Studies 3 - QUIZ 1 of 4

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

According to Herzberg, what did he feel was the single most important motivator of employees ?

a)

Recognition of Accomplishments

b)

That they come to work on time

c)

They meet the physiological needs of Maslow's Hierarchy

d)

Something Herzberg wished McGregor would have had a Theory on

2.

_______ is an active approach using reasoning and bargaining

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

3.

_______leadership wants to get along, too nice & don't state opinions

a)

Assertive

b)

Passive

c)

Aggressive

4.

What are the goals of Assertive skills ?

a)

1. Keep something going

2. build individuality

b)

1. Keep building friendship

2. build mutual respect

c)

1. Keep communication going

2. build mutual respect

d)

1. Keep calm & stay strong

2. build communication

5.

Behavior Comparison - when it comes to GOALS which below avoids conflict

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

6.

Coaching relies on WORDS and ACTIONS

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Behavior Comparison - What the EYES are like for an Aggressive Person

a)

warm and kind

b)

Direct, open, frank

c)

Averted, look down, look away

d)

Piercing, cold, stare down

8.

Behavior Comparison - A relaxed, well-balanced posture BODY style would be best suited for someone who is

a)

Assertive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Passive

d)

a bus driver

9.

Most people are naturally lazy and don't like to work

a)

Theory X

b)

Theory Y

10.

________ a threatening approach where they get what they want, no matter what

a)

Aggressive

b)

Passive

c)

Assertive

11.

Behavior Comparison - For MEANS which leader would talk in a firm, warm, well modulated tone and even pace ?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Assertive

c)

Passive

12.

What Theory does this fall under . . . . Most people are motivated by money and status rewards

a)

Theory X

b)

Theory Y

13.

People do not dislike work but may actively seek it . . . .

a)

Theory X

b)

Theory Y

14.

Education & Communication, Participation, Facilitation & Support, Negotiation, Manipulation and Coercion are what ?

a)

Tactics for starting Resistance to Change

b)

Tactics for overcoming Resistance to Change

c)

Tactics for Resisting Change

d)

Tactics for Changing Resistance

15.

Maslow's Hierarchy ( the pyramid ) has how many levels ?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

4

d)

9

16.

How many factors are there in overcoming resistance to change in the workplace

a)

4

b)

2

c)

6

d)

9

17.

1. Host Social Activities

2. Provide Opportunity " to be member of team "

What level of Maslow Hierarchy does this apply to for the Workplace ?

a)

Physiology

b)

Safety

c)

Belonging

d)

Esteem

e)

Self Actualization

18.

Aggressive, Assertive and Passive are what ?

a)

Maslow's Heirarchy

b)

The 3 Leadership Styles

c)

Herzberg's Theory

d)

McGregor's Theory X and Y

19.

1. Create Comfortable workspace

2. Provide adequate Income

What level of Maslow Hierarchy does this apply to for the Workplace ?

a)

Safety

b)

Esteem

c)

Self Actualization

d)

Physiology

e)

Belonging

20.

1. Security & Safety

2. Provide Protective Rules

What level of Maslow Hierarchy does this apply to for the Workplace ?

a)

Safety

b)

Physiology

c)

Belonging

d)

Esteem

e)

Self Actualization

21.

1. Involve Person in Planning

2. Provide Recognition Program

What level of Maslow Hierarchy does this apply to for the Workplace ?

a)

Physiology

b)

Safety

c)

Belonging

d)

Esteem

e)

Self Actualization

22.

1. Not lose site of all 4 needs below

2. Reinforce a sense of personal growth in taking action

What level of Maslow Hierarchy does this apply to for the Workplace ?

a)

Physiology

b)

Safety

c)

Belonging

d)

Esteem

e)

Self Actualization

23.

Herzberg Theory: Motivation & Hygiene........... which one involves Achievement, Recognition, The Work Itself, Responsibility, Advancement and Growth ?

a)

Motivation

b)

Hygeine

24.

Herzberg Theory: For "Motivation" what do the 6 factors do ?

a)

Make people Lazy

b)

Influences people to work Harder

c)

De-Motivates people

d)

Encourages Participation

25.

Herzberg Theory: For "Hygiene" what happens when these 4 factors are not present ( work conditions, Salary, Status, Security )

a)

Mutiny

b)

Poor Hygiene where the workplace stinks

c)

Can de-motivate employees

d)

Can Motivate Employees

26.

Which "Resistance to Change" tactic includes this . . . . . Employees receive full facts . . . BUT if they don't trust Management or see them as credible, it won't matter how much information they have

a)

Participation

b)

Negotiation

c)

Education & Communication

d)

Facilitation & Support

27.

Which "Resistance to Change" tactic includes this . . . . . Believe they are involved in the decisions for change BUT this could be a poor solution and be a great time consumption

a)

Education & Communication

b)

Participation

c)

Facilitation & Support

d)

Negotiation

28.

Which "Resistance to Change" tactic includes this . . . . . Offering counseling and therapy BUT new skills training is often time consuming, expensive, and does not ensure success; counseling also doesn't ensure success

a)

Negotiation

b)

Participation

c)

Facilitation & Support

d)

Coercion

29.

Which "Resistance to Change" tactic includes this . . . . . Exchanging something of value for less resistance BUT you may have to negotiate with each individual

a)

Negotiation

b)

Coercion

c)

Participation

d)

Education & Communication

30.

Which "Resistance to Change" tactic includes this . . . . . Twisting & distorting facts to make them appear more attractive, creating false rumours to get employees to accept change BUT usually backfires and trust is lost

a)

Participation

b)

Negotiation

c)

Manipulation

d)

Coercion

31.

Which "Resistance to Change" tactic includes this . . . . . Using direct threat or force BUT is short lived as you can only force people to "do things your way" for only a short time

a)

Manipulation

b)

Coercion

c)

Negotiation

d)

Facilitation & Support

32.

Coercing people may force people to "do things your way" for a short time ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

Coercing people is one way to make people change ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

Manipulation is one way to make people change by using tactics such as twisting of facts and spreading rumours to appear more attractive . . . . . but this usually backfires and trust is lost ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

Are "Interests" slightly different than "Values" and not the same ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

Feedback is always necessary, even when circumstances cannot be changed; It is important to let employees know where YOU stand ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

should be . . . Important to let employees know where THEY stand

37.

Assertiveness is obviously the style of leadership than one should generally use but there are times when it is necessary to take a stand and have a more aggressive style of leadership. Sometimes a leader may have to adopt a Passive leadership style where it is best to "walk away" ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

Self Actualization as it relates to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is where they are strongly motivated to seek job security ( for survival )

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Getting what you want is a goal for what style ?

a)

Passive

b)

Assertive

c)

Aggressive

40.

GOALS OF ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR:

Keeping Communication Going - to keep dialogue open and to allow honest thoughts to flow in both directions ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

GOALS OF ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR:

Building Mutual Respect - Consideration of others can only build self esteem ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

BEHAVIOR COMPARISONS

for MEANS . . . . which style does this apply to if the person has a weak, hesitant voice

a)

Aggressive

b)

Passive

c)

Assertive

43.

Would you say Assertiveness is a SKILL that can be learned ?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

BEHAVIOR COMPARISONS

for BODY . . . . which style does this apply to if the person has a Relaxed, well-balanced posture, hands loosely at sides, relaxed gestures

a)

Passive

b)

Aggressive

c)

Assertive

45.

Douglas McGregor . . . . What Theory states that

1) Most people are naturally Lazy,

2) Most people prefer to be told what to do, and they avoid responsibility,

3) Most People resist change

a)

X Theory

b)

Y Theory

46.

Douglas McGregor . . . . What Theory states that

1) People do not dislike work but may actively seek it

2) People prefer setting their own goals rather than having someone else 3) People do not shirk responsibility, but rather seek it

a)

X Theory

b)

Y Theory

47.

How many guidelines are there to provide effective feedback to employees

a)

10

b)

5

c)

4

d)

9

48.

Which one is NOT a Guideline for giving Feedback

a)

READINESS OF RECEIVER

b)

RECENT HAPPENINGS

c)

NEW THINGS

d)

READINESS OF DELIVERY

49.

Which one below does this apply to . . . . Feedback can lead to improvement only when it is about things that can be changed

a)

GIVEN TO BE HELPFUL

b)

CHANGEABLE THINGS

c)

NEW THINGS

d)

RECENT HAPPENINGS

50.

Feedback Guideline 1. READINESS OF RECEIVER refers to what below

a)

Give feedback only when it seems Deliverer is ready to hear it.

b)

Give feedback only when you are ready to hear it.

c)

Give feedback only when it seems receiver is ready to hear it.

d)

Never give feedback when it seems receiver is ready to hear it.

51.

Feedback is not asking a person to change for you........what Guideline is this

a)

DESCRIPTIVE NOT INTERPRETIVE

b)

RECENT HAPPENINGS

c)

NOT AN OVERLOAD

d)

DO NOT DEMAND CHANGE

52.

What Feedback is to SHARE SOMETHING . . . . .

a)

Feedback should be given when there is a good chance that it can be used helpfully.

b)

Giving feedback can sometimes take on the feeling of "I'm one up on you" situation

c)

When learning how to give feedback, we sometimes tend to overdo it.

d)

Feedback can lead to improvement only when it is about things that can be changed.

53.

Feedback should be given when there is a good chance that it can be used helpfully . . . . . what feedback Guideline does this fall under. . . .

a)

APPROPRIATE TIMES

b)

NEW THINGS

c)

GIVEN TO BE HELPFUL

d)

CHANGEABLE THINGS

54.

How many steps in the One-Minute Training Plan

a)

4

b)

7

c)

6

d)

9

55.

1. Tell Them 2. Show Them 3. Get them to do it 4. Hang Around 5. Catch them doing it right 6. If doing well, tell them! 7. If more help is needed, go through steps 1 - 6 again . . . . . . WHAT TRAINING PLAN IS THIS

a)

Two-Minute Training Plan

b)

Lifetime Training Plan

c)

One-Minute Training Plan

d)

Never-ending Training Plan