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

members in the group. Which of the subsequent factors in the group communication is explained in the above case?
(a) Size
(b) Longevity
(c) Leadership
(d) Perception and self-concept
(e) Status.

40. Research has shown that groups generally arrive at decisions in a predictable trend. Aubrey Fisher identified
different stages in group issue solving. In which of the subsequent stages in group issue solving, the group
members endorse their final decision by using supportive verbal and nonverbal communication?
(a) The orientation stage
(b) The conflict stage
(c) The postponing stage
(d) The emergence stage
(e) The reinforcement stage.

41. There are many ways that a group can make a final decision, agree on a solution or come to an agreement. In which
of the subsequent ways of making decisions group members come to an agreement by giving up a few of their
demands?
(a) Consensus
(b) Compromise
(c) Majority vote
(d) Decision by leader
(e) Arbitration.

42. The success of a meeting depends on the ability of every individual member of a group to communicate with the rest
of the group as a whole. To plan a meeting the convener should decide the kind of meeting to be organizes. The
purpose of which of the subsequent kinds of meetings is to inform the group about latest developments?
(a) Informational meetings
(b) issue solving meetings
(c) change facilitating meetings
(d) Respondent meetings
(e) Regional meetings.

43. While conducting a business meeting, in order to accomplish the desired objectives of the meeting, which of the
subsequent should be avoided?
(a) Ensuring participation of all group members
(b) Giving a chance to come up with their view
(c) Positive body language
(d) begin by suggesting a solution for the issue
(e) Ensuring that the participants are at ease.

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44. A successful speaker must determine and clarify the purpose of the speech before sending the message. A
politician’s speech before the elections can be termed as
I. An informative speech.
II. A persuasive speech.

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