Organisational Behaviour (3141909) MCQs

MCQs of Group Behaviour

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1.
Which of the following is true, in general, in regard to groups?
(a) A group is characterized by the independence of its members.
(b) A group typically lacks definite roles and structures.
(c) A group influences our emotional reactions.
(d) An informal gathering cannot be considered a group.
Answer:

Option (c)

2.
Which of the following is true regarding formal groups?
(a) They are natural formations that arise in response to the need for social contact.
(b) They lack clearly defined structures and roles for their members.
(c) They have a negligible impact on employee performance and behavior.
(d) They are marked by stipulated behaviors in pursuit of organizational goals.
Answer:

Option (d)

3.
An informal group is characterized by the ________.
(a) stipulation of expected behaviors by the organization
(b) predetermined designation of tasks of members
(c) pursuit of particular organizational goals
(d) fulfillment of the need for social contact
Answer:

Option (d)

4.
Which of the following differentiates between formal and informal groups?
(a) Formal groups involve clearly defined tasks and roles, while informal groups are neither formally structured nor organizationally determined.
(b) The impact of formal groups on organizational performance is less than that of informal groups.
(c) Formal groups pursue the goal of social contact, while informal groups have definite organizational goals to attain.
(d) Formal groups are typically smaller in size when compared to informal groups.
Answer:

Option (a)

5.
Our tendency to take personal pride or offense for the accomplishments of a group we are a part of is the territory of the ________ theory.
(a) Social exchange
(b) Expectancy
(c) Social identity
(d) Reinforcement
Answer:

Option (c)

6.
In the context of the social identity theory, people have ________ to the failure or success of group members.
(a) angry reactions
(b) lack of empathy or pride
(c) emotional withdrawal
(d) emotional reactions
Answer:

Option (d)

7.
________ is when we connect with others because of our roles.
(a) Collective identification
(b) Schadenfreude
(c) Relational identification
(d) Informal group identification
Answer:

Option (c)

8.
Which of the following represents the first action in the group development process of a temporary group?
(a) Group direction is set
(b) Transition after half of the time taken up
(c) Inertia and slow progress
(d) The second phase of inertia
Answer:

Option (a)

9.
Which of the following represents the second action in the group development process of a temporary group?
(a) Group direction set
(b) Transition after half of the time taken up
(c) Inertia and slow progress
(d) The second phase of inertia
Answer:

Option (c)

10.
Which of the following represents the third action in the group development process of a temporary group?
(a) Transition after half of the time taken up
(b) Inertia and slow progress
(c) The second phase of inertia
(d) Transition initiates major changes
Answer:

Option (a)

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