All India Management Association (AIMA) 2006 M.B.A Marketing Management Organizational Behavior - I - Question Paper
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when her workload is too great, even if that means giving up control over a project. Once she delegates a
task, she doesn’t watch over their shoulders. Which personality characteristic does this demonstrate?
(a) Extraversion
(b) Conscientiousness
(c) Openness to experience
(d) Machiavellianism
(e) Risk taking.
17. William Ouchi proposed Theory Z as an integrative model of organizational behavior. William Ouchi
believed that in order to match the quality and productivity of Japanese firms, the American companies
have to replace their management styles. Which of the subsequent modifications in human resource management
of American companies is not recommended by William Ouchi?
(a) They should offer more secure and better career prospects
(b) They should involve employees in decision making process
(c) They should emphasize team spirit and recognize individuals contribution to team
(d) Managers and their subordinates should have mutual respect for every other
(e) They should deploy employees on short-term basis.
18. Ms. Dhathri works in sales department of Hewlett-Packard. She set a moderate goal of increasing sales by
5 percent but doesn’t feel comfortable delegating much of the work. She frequently thinks about work at
home. Ms. Dhathri has a high need for
(a) Power
(b) Achievement
(c) Affiliation
(d) Security
(e) Status.
19. The Hawthorne experiments were the 1st systematic attempt to undertake serious research into the
workplace. The series of experiments involved in development of Hawthorne studies is/are
I. Pavlov’s experiment.
II. The illumination experiment.
III. Relay assembly room experiment.
IV. Bank wiring observation room experiment.
(a) Only (I) above
(b) Both (I) and (II) above
(c) Both (I) and (IV) above
(d) (I), (II) and (III) above
(e) (II), (III) and (IV) above.
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