Principles and Practices of Management
311. The brand of BP is an example of what type of brand name?
- Expressive
- Free-standing
- Abbreviated
- Descriptive
Correct answer: (D)
Descriptive
312. The Hawthorn Studies are most associated with which writer?
- Mary Parker Follett
- Elton Mayo
- Lillian Gilbreth
- Frederick Taylor
Correct answer: (B)
Elton Mayo
313. To what does authority refer?
- The ability to organise people
- The power to command and direct
- The need for order
- The right to change jobs
Correct answer: (B)
The power to command and direct
314. To what does diversity in the workplace refer to?
- The number of people employed from different ethnic groups.
- Increasing the number of women employed in the organisation.
- The number of different religious affiliation held by employees in the organisation.
- The range of personal characteristics of employees in an organisation.
Correct answer: (D)
The range of personal
characteristics of employees in an organisation
315. To what does emotional intelligence refer?
- How people view and understand the world.
- How people view and understand themselves.
- How people view and understand others.
- How people view and understand themselves and others.
Correct answer: (D)
How people view and understand themselves and others.
316. To what time-frame do strategic plans relate?
- Long-term
- Medium-term
- Short-term
- Unspecified time it takes to achieve an aim
Correct answer: (A)
Long-term
317. Vertical integration forwards is when a firm mergers or acquires another
- Towards the source of supply
- Towards the consumer
- At the same stage of the supply chain
- In another industry
Correct answer: (B)
Towards the consumer
318. What are characteristics of a programmed decision?
- Complex and risky
- Uncertain and non-routine
- Low risk and certain
- Routine and non-complex
Correct answer: (D)
Routine and non-complex
319. What are group norms?
- Modes of behaviour that are acceptable to and shared by group members
- Modes of behaviour that are shared by some members of the group
- Modes of behaviour that challenge group values and beliefs
- Modes of behaviour that are different of those of the other group members
Correct answer: (A)
Modes of behaviour that are acceptable to and shared by group members
320. What are the key characteristics of transactional leaders?
- Guiding, mentoring and motivating
- Guiding, commanding and motivating
- Guiding, demonstrating and motivating
- Guiding, mentoring and demonstrating
Correct answer: (A)
Guiding, mentoring and motivating