All India Management Association (AIMA) 2007 M.B.A Marketing Management Managerial Effectiveness - I - Question Paper

suitable for the job.
Statement (IV) is not actual regarding performance appraisal interviews since
counseling interviews involve personal and emotional problems.

38. C Statements (I) and (II) are actual regarding interview i.e., it is a interpersonal
communication ranging from an interviewer and a respondent and the style and
structure of an interview depends on the relationship ranging from the 2 parties
involved.
Statement (III) is not actual since it is primarily undertaken to accomplish a
specific purpose.

39. B Longevity: Groups formed for short-term goals, such as to organize a dinner,
usually focus more on the task at hand, rather than on maintaining interpersonal
relationships. Groups formed for long-term assignments may devote a lot more
time to maintaining relationships among members.

40. E In the Reinforcement Stage the group members endorse their final decision by
using supportive verbal and nonverbal communication.

41. B There are many ways that a group can make a final decision, agree on a solution
come to an agreement. In the Compromise-group forms of decision making
members come to an agreement by giving up a few of demands.
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42. A Informational meetings are the easiest to plan. The purpose is to inform the
group about latest developments. The convener does most of the talking but
there is also scope for two-way communication.

43. D A good leader should not begin by giving a solution to a issue. He/she should
first provide everyone in the group, a chance to come up with their views. This
would lead to a healthy discussion and eventually to the group's decision. The
leader should guide and facilitate.

44. B A persuasive speech, because before elections a politician thinks of garnering
more votes by persuading the voters.

45. C When using notes 1 should follow few guidelines. The notes should be on
small stiff paper rather than on a long sheet of paper.

46. D Using humor is the best of bringing back to life, a dull and sleepy audience. It
would shake them out of their slumber, but in a pleasant way.

47. B The purpose of every group is to achieve a specific goal or to arrive at a
decision. Groups always encourage communication. Groups adopt various
approach to achieve a purpose.

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