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OB MCQs Unit 2 (1)

The document covers key concepts in organizational behavior, including the focus on human behavior, components of organizations, and the study of individuals and groups. It discusses various theories of motivation, personality traits, leadership styles, and the impact of organizational culture on employee satisfaction and commitment. Additionally, it addresses communication processes, decision-making influences, and the characteristics of effective teams and organizations.

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OB MCQs Unit 2 (1)

The document covers key concepts in organizational behavior, including the focus on human behavior, components of organizations, and the study of individuals and groups. It discusses various theories of motivation, personality traits, leadership styles, and the impact of organizational culture on employee satisfaction and commitment. Additionally, it addresses communication processes, decision-making influences, and the characteristics of effective teams and organizations.

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#### **1.

Organizational behavior is primarily concerned with:**


a) Equipment and machinery
b) Human behavior in organizations
c) Financial accounting
d) None of the above
**Answer:** b) Human behavior in organizations

#### **2. Which of the following is NOT a component of an organization?**


a) People
b) Structure
c) Environment
d) Entertainment
**Answer:** d) Entertainment

#### **3. The study of individuals and groups in organizations is called:**


a) Psychology
b) Sociology
c) Organizational behavior
d) Economics
**Answer:** c) Organizational behavior

#### **4. Which of these is a key determinant of individual behavior?**


a) Attitudes
b) Perceptions
c) Personality
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above

#### **5. The Big Five personality traits include all EXCEPT:**
a) Extroversion
b) Conscientiousness
c) Agreeableness
d) Emotional detachment
**Answer:** d) Emotional detachment

#### **6. What is the primary focus of motivation theories?**


a) Understanding human resource policies
b) Increasing productivity
c) Explaining why people behave as they do
d) None of the above
**Answer:** c) Explaining why people behave as they do

#### **7. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs includes which of the following levels?**
a) Physiological needs
b) Safety needs
c) Self-actualization
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above

#### **8. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory includes which two categories?**


a) Hygiene and motivation factors
b) Positive and negative factors
c) Internal and external factors
d) High and low-performance factors
**Answer:** a) Hygiene and motivation factors

#### **9. Which of the following is NOT a source of power in an organization?**


a) Legitimate power
b) Coercive power
c) Emotional power
d) Expert power
**Answer:** c) Emotional power

#### **10. Which leadership style involves high task and high relationship behavior?**
a) Autocratic
b) Laissez-faire
c) Democratic
d) Transformational
**Answer:** c) Democratic

#### **11. Conflict in organizations is always:**


a) Negative
b) Positive
c) Neutral
d) It depends on the situation
**Answer:** d) It depends on the situation

#### **12. Which type of conflict occurs within an individual?**


a) Interpersonal conflict
b) Intrapersonal conflict
c) Intergroup conflict
d) None of the above
**Answer:** b) Intrapersonal conflict

#### **13. Group cohesiveness is generally increased by:**


a) Increased communication
b) Shared goals
c) External threats
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above

#### **14. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective team?**


a) Clear goals
b) Open communication
c) Mutual respect
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above

#### **15. Decision-making in organizations is often influenced by:**


a) Organizational culture
b) Leadership style
c) Group dynamics
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above

#### **16. The process of sending and receiving messages within an organization is called:**
a) Communication
b) Coordination
c) Collaboration
d) Management
**Answer:** a) Communication

#### **17. What is the first stage in Tuckman’s model of group development?**
a) Storming
b) Norming
c) Forming
d) Performing
**Answer:** c) Forming

#### **18. Organizational culture is:**


a) The values and beliefs shared by employees
b) The salary and benefits system
c) The management hierarchy
d) None of the above
**Answer:** a) The values and beliefs shared by employees

#### **19. A strong organizational culture can lead to:**


a) Higher employee motivation
b) Greater job satisfaction
c) Increased productivity
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above
#### **20. The term ‘organizational change’ refers to:**
a) Restructuring an organization
b) Changing organizational behavior
c) Modifying policies and strategies
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above

#### **21. Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?**


a) Salary increase
b) Recognition awards
c) Personal satisfaction
d) Bonus incentives
**Answer:** c) Personal satisfaction

#### **22. Emotional intelligence includes all EXCEPT:**


a) Self-awareness
b) Social skills
c) Technical skills
d) Empathy
**Answer:** c) Technical skills

#### **23. Job satisfaction is influenced by:**


a) Work environment
b) Leadership style
c) Job design
d) All of the above
**Answer:** d) All of the above

#### **24. A bureaucratic organization is characterized by:**


a) A flat hierarchy
b) A flexible structure
c) A clear chain of command
d) No formal rules
**Answer:** c) A clear chain of command

#### **25. What is a characteristic of transformational leadership?**


a) Focuses on maintaining stability
b) Motivates employees to exceed expectations
c) Ignores employee input
d) Only works in small organizations
**Answer:** b) Motivates employees to exceed expectations

#### **26. The concept of ‘job enrichment’ is associated with:**


a) Increasing job responsibilities
b) Reducing work hours
c) Assigning repetitive tasks
d) None of the above
**Answer:** a) Increasing job responsibilities

#### **27. A learning organization is one that:**


a) Continuously transforms itself
b) Avoids change
c) Limits employee creativity
d) Is highly centralized
**Answer:** a) Continuously transforms itself

#### **28. Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?**


a) Noise
b) Feedback
c) Language differences
d) Psychological barriers
**Answer:** b) Feedback

#### **29. Organizational commitment refers to:**


a) A temporary work arrangement
b) The employee’s loyalty to the organization
c) An employee’s contract duration
d) None of the above
**Answer:** b) The employee’s loyalty to the organization

#### **30. A decentralized organization:**


a) Has decision-making authority concentrated at the top
b) Distributes decision-making authority to lower levels
c) Has no formal structure
d) Is the same as a bureaucratic organization
**Answer:** b) Distributes decision-authority to lower levels

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