Leadership Test 3 Revisions
A self assessment quiz to assist in reviewing before our final quiz
- 1.
What are Norms?
- A.
Acceptable standards shared by a group
- B.
Organisational standards shared by a group
- C.
Normal organisational behaviour
- D.
Group behaviour rules
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A. Acceptable standards shared by a groupExplanation
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- 2.
What is the third step on Mazlow's heirachy of needs?
- A.
Physiological
- B.
Safety
- C.
Social
- D.
Esteem
- E.
Self Actualisation
Correct Answer
C. SocialExplanation
Physiological, Safety, Social, Esteem, Self ActualisationRate this question:
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- 3.
Motivating staff involves
- A.
Choosing the correct job for the correct employee
- B.
Rewarding good performance
- C.
Set achievable goals
- D.
Consider what motivates individual employees
- E.
All of the above
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E. All of the aboveExplanation
Indeed we need to consider all of the above, all staff are different, work must be within abilities but with some challenge, people neeed to know what they have to do and we should recognise good performanceRate this question:
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- 4.
For a group to take effective action there should be how many members?
- A.
Two or three
- B.
Between twelve and twenty
- C.
Around seven
- D.
No more than four
Correct Answer
C. Around sevenExplanation
Studies show that around seven members allow groups to take effective actionRate this question:
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- 5.
The second stage of group development is?
- A.
Adjourning
- B.
Forming
- C.
Norming
- D.
Storming
- E.
Performing
Correct Answer
D. StormingExplanation
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, AdjourningRate this question:
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- 6.
According to Herzberg, hygiene factors are ?
- A.
Things that increase job satisfaction
- B.
Things that eliminate job dissatisfaction
- C.
Things that keep employees healthy
- D.
Things to be aware of in kitchens
Correct Answer
B. Things that eliminate job dissatisfactionExplanation
According to Herzberg hygiene factors such as supervision, company policy, working conditions, status, security eliminate job dissatisfactionRate this question:
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- 7.
According to Robbins what is motivation?
- A.
Something that makes you do something
- B.
Essential in the workplace
- C.
A willingness to exert high levels of effort to reach organisational goals
- D.
A essential skill of successful leaders
- E.
A critical component in work life achievement
Correct Answer
C. A willingness to exert high levels of effort to reach organisational goalsExplanation
Motivation, according to Robbins, refers to a willingness to exert high levels of effort to reach organizational goals. This means that individuals are driven and committed to putting in the necessary effort to achieve the objectives set by the organization. It implies that motivation is not just about doing something, but about putting in the required effort to accomplish specific goals within the workplace.Rate this question:
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- 8.
According to McGregor's X&Y Theory, Theory X is
- A.
The assumption that employees can exercise self direction, and accept responsability
- B.
The assumption that employees have little ambition, dislike work, and must be monitored
- C.
That leaders are at a crossroads with many directions to choose from
- D.
That leaders are at a fork in the road and they must choose one of two paths
Correct Answer
B. The assumption that employees have little ambition, dislike work, and must be monitoredExplanation
According to McGregor's X&Y Theory, Theory X is the assumption that employees have little ambition, dislike work, and must be monitored. This theory suggests that managers believe employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely supervised and controlled. They lack motivation and need external rewards or punishments to perform their tasks. This assumption leads to a more authoritarian and controlling management style.Rate this question:
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