Organisational Behaviour (3141909) MCQs

MCQs of Dynamics of Organizational Behaviour

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31.
An example of a change in the nature of the workforce is an increase in ________.
(a) College attendance
(b) mergers and consolidations
(c) capital investment
(d) the multicultural environment
Answer:

Option (d)

32.
Organizations are increasingly adjusting their processes and positioning their products as environment friendly and sustainable in order to increase their appeal to consumers. This is a response to changes in ________.
(a) demographic trends
(b) social trends
(c) cultural trends
(d) legal requirements
Answer:

Option (b)

33.
A paper sales company designs and offers a new method of purchasing and shipping commercial quantities of paper through its Web site. The company used to do its business through its sales representative. This is an example of a(n) ________ change.
(a) accidental
(b) secondary
(c) planned
(d) cognitive
Answer:

Option (c)

34.
Which of the following is an example of an individual source of resistance to change?
(a) The limited focus of change
(b) Product orientation
(c) Fear of the unknown
(d) Structural inertia
Answer:

Option (c)

35.
Which individual is least likely to accept and adapt easily to change?
(a) An employee who is emotionally stable.
(b) An employee who has high core self-evaluations.
(c) An employee who is willing to take risks.
(d) An employee who prefers predictability.
Answer:

Option (d)

36.
Who is likely to act as an impediment to change in an organization?
(a) A new employee.
(b) A participation manager who is slightly removed from the power structure.
(c) A senior manager who has been with the organization for a long time.
(d) A junior manager.
Answer:

Option (c)

37.
Which of the following tactics for overcoming resistance to change is most likely to be beneficial when employees' fear and anxiety are high?
(a) Manipulation
(b) Building support and commitment
(c) Participation
(d) Implementing changes fairly
Answer:

Option (b)

38.
Using covert influence to overcome resistance to change is called ________.
(a) negotiation
(b) conciliation
(c) education
(d) manipulation
Answer:

Option (d)

39.
You have brought in the local extension agent to explain demographics and the changing nature of the area in which you live. The method for overcoming resistance that you have chosen is ________.
(a) communication
(b) participation
(c) negotiation
(d) manipulation and cooptation
Answer:

Option (a)

40.
You have decided to involve the sales personnel in planning for the change and in stocking appropriate new items to sell to gardeners. The method for overcoming resistance that you have chosen is ________.
(a) education and communication
(b) participation
(c) negotiation
(d) manipulation
Answer:

Option (b)

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