All India Management Association (AIMA) 2006 M.B.A Marketing Management Organizational Behavior – II - Question Paper
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(a) Only (I) above
(b) Only (II) above
(c) Both (I) and (II) above
(d) Both (II) and (III) above
(e) All (I), (II) and (III) above.
57. Conflict is the disagreement ranging from 2 or more individuals or groups over an problem of mutual interest. Variety
of factors can lead to conflicts. In which of the subsequent factors, people perceive various things, problems and
their environment differently and act as though their perception is the only reality, without attempting to
understand or accept a different person’s view causing conflicts to arise?
(a) Organizational change
(b) Personality clashes
(c) Differences in value sets
(d) Threats to status
(e) Perceptual differences.
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58. Simple structure is 1 of the most commonly used organizational designs. In this regard, which of the subsequent
statements is/are not true?
I. A firm with a simple organization structure has a wide span of control, few departments, centralized
authority and a low degree of formalization.
II. Simple structures are easily managed as they have only a few levels of hierarchy.
III Simple structure is suitable for both small and large organizations.
(a) Only (I) above
(b) Only (II) above
(c) Only (III) above
(d) Both (I) and (II) above
(e) Both (II) and (III) above.
59. There are many causes of stress. Stressors could be current either within the organization or outside it or within
the individuals. Which of the subsequent comes under the individual stressors?
(a) Societal trends
(b) Community conditions
(c) Job role
(d) Psychological hardiness
(e) Family issues.
60. Adecco Consultants has offices in 13 countries. Mr. Chandan, CEO requires input from all office directors to
take an important decision about corporate strategy in the light of a severe financial downturn. The corporation’s
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