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WorksheetsBUS 1200 ORGANISATION BEHAVIOUR (MCQ TOPIC 9 - 12)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In Alderfer’s ERG theory, the _________ needs best correspond with Maslow’s higher-order needs of esteem and self-actualization.
recognition
relatedness
growth
existence
Gilbert has already presented two excellent reports. The report he has just presented is clearly not as good as the first two reports, yet he is given the same grade as before. What shortcut has the lecturer used in this case?
The halo effects
The contrast effects
Stereotyping
Projection
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of low job satisfaction?
Higher turnover rates
Decreased productivity
Increased absenteeism
Enhanced organizational commitment
What is the core premise of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory?
People are motivated primarily by extrinsic rewards.
People are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, starting with physiological needs and progressing to self-actualization.
People are motivated by social connections and relationships.
People are motivated by the desire to maximize pleasure and minimize pain
According to Frederick Herzberg, _________ are elements associated with conditions surrounding the job?
Economic factors
Motivating factors
Hygiene factors
Environmental factors
The attitude based on feelings, sentiments and emotions of any person is under _________ component of attitude.
Cognitive
Behavioural
Affective
Perception
_________ focuses on three relationships including effort-performance relationship, performance-reward relationship and reward-personal goals relationship.
Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Adams’s Equity Theory
Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory
McClelland’s Theory of Needs
In equity theory, the _________ is a key issue.
equality of efforts
equality of rewards
social comparison of rewards and efforts
absolute value of rewards
Stereotyping is a common perceptual distortion that involves:
Overestimating the influence of internal factors on others' behaviour.
Assigning specific characteristics to individuals based on their membership in a particular group.
Focusing solely on the most salient features of a stimulus.
Ignoring information that contradicts one's beliefs or expectations.
Which of the following is a factor related to the perceiver that can influence perception?
Organization's culture
Job title
Gender
Physical distance
Eleven is of the opinion that people who drive Myvi are rash drivers. He feels that people driving Myvi a.k.a king of the road do not respect road rules and always violate traffic regulations. What personal factor is most likely to be affecting Elvern's perception of Myvi drivers?
His interest
His financial background
His expectations
His motive
_________ refers to the phenomenon where an individual’s expectations or beliefs about another person influence that person’s behaviour in a way that aligns with those expectations.
Shortcuts
Perceptual Distortions
Confirmation Bias
The Pygmalion Effect
Wilson recently evaluated his subordinate's (Sam) progress report. He now plans to inform her about the objectives she did not achieve and how she can perform better. By doing this, Wilson will be demonstrating the _________ component of an attitude.
cognitive
behavioural
reflective
affective
Issues in organisational behaviour include:
i. Resistance to change
ii. Communication barriers
iii. Managerial challenges
iv. Globalisation
i and ii
ii and iv
ii, iii and iv
All the above
Which of the following is true about the correlation between salary and job satisfaction?
Salary and perks do not have a role in overall happiness of employees from poor countries.
Financial perks and benefits always create job satisfaction irrespective of standards of living.
Pay is not related to job satisfaction for employees in underdeveloped countries.
Pay does not play a critical role in job satisfaction when an individual reaches a level of comfortable living.
_________ provides insights into human motivation based on three fundamental needs: achievement, power, and affiliation.
Adams’s Equity Theory
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory
McClelland’s Theory of Needs
Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory
Which of the following best describes the concept of ‘observational learning’?
Learning that occurs through watching and imitating the behavior of others.
Learning that occurs through trial and error
Learning that happens exclusively through verbal instruction.
Learning that occurs through experiencing the consequences of one's own actions.
Which of the following strategies is typically used to improve job satisfaction in an organization?
Increasing workload without additional compensation
Offering opportunities for career development
Limiting feedback and recognition
Reducing employee autonomy
The tendency for people to be more accepting of information that confirms their existing attitudes and to disregard information that contradicts their attitudes is known as:
Attitude Adjustment
Confirmation Bias
First Impression Error
Cognitive
Which motivation theory focuses on the idea that individuals are motivated by the desire to achieve specific goals and set challenging but attainable objectives?
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Goal-Setting Theory
Equity Theory
