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Which of the following is not an example of internal-operation communication?

A
giving directives

B
constructing reports

C
placing orders with suppliers

D
requesting data from subordinates

Solution

Placing orders with suppliers is not an example of internal-operation communication. Internal-operation communication can be defined as a process of transmission of information between one party belonging within the organization and another party from the operational level of the organization.
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Mark the most inappropriate comment about the grapevine in an organization:

A
Wise manages ignore it.

B
It carries much gossip and rumor.

C
It carries more information than the formal communication network

D
Its nature will depend upon the organization's members.

Solution

Wise managers ignore it- it is the most inappropriate comment about the grapevine in an organization. Informal communication can be defined as communication between the individuals or groups which is not officially recognized. Network of informal communication is also known as grapevine. Wise managers always consider information derived from the informal organization.
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Maslow suggests that human needs are arranged in a series of levels, a hierarchy of importance.
Which of the following statements are relevant to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

A
The hierarchy is not necessarily in a fixed order

B
A satisfied need is no longer a motivator

C
A need is not necessarily fully satisfied before a subsequent need arises

D
All of the above

Solution

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation" in Psychological Review. Maslow subsequently extended the idea to include his observations of humans' innate curiosity.
Question 4
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Arrange the following in proper form as per Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory of motivation.
(1) Self actualization need
(2) Physiological Need
(3) Safety Need
(4) Esteem Need
(5) Love Need
Select the correct answer from the options given below -

A
(2), (3), (4), (5), (1)

B
(2), (3), (5), (4), (1)

C
(2), (5), (3), (4), (1)

D
(2), (3), (5), (1), (4)

Solution

Self-actualization
desire to become the most one can be
Esteem
respect, self-esteem, status, recognition, strength, freedom
Love and belonging
friendship, intimacy, family, sense of connection
Safety needs
personal security, employment, resources, health, property
Physiological needs
air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction
Question 5
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Which of the following is not true of business communication as a problem-solving activity?

A
There is one best solution to each business communication problem.

B
The business communication process may involve some backtracking rather than following a strictly linear path.

C
Solving business communication problems involves creativity and judgments as well as research and analysis.

D
The basic plans for common types of business messages need to be adapted to each situation.

Solution

There is one best solution to each business communication problem- it is not true of business communication as a problem-solving activity. There will be many alternative solutions to each business communication problem. The one solution with the least disadvantage should be chosen to solve the business communication problem.
Question 6
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Direction function is performed at __________________.

A
Top level of management

B
Middle level of management

C
Lower level of management

D
Every level of management

Solution

Directing function of management is concerned with instructing, guiding, inspiring and motivating the employees in the organization so that their efforts result in achievement of organizational goal. Direction function is performed at every level of management. Every manager has to supervise, guide, motivate and communicate with his subordinate to get things done.
Question 7
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The purpose of motivational theories is to _____________________.

A
Predict behaviour

B
Change behaviour

C
Organize behaviour

D
Control behaviour

Solution

The purpose of motivational theories is to predict behaviour. The theories of the motivation helps to predict the employees' behaviour which in turn help to channelize and direct the activities of the employees in such a way so that organizational goal can be achieved in a more efficient manner. Thus motivational theories plays an important role in directing function of management.
Question 8
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When a factory worker wish to reach out to the management for implementation of certain policy changes they will write a _____________.

A
memo

B
office Order

C
application

D
representation

Solution

A management representation letter is a form letter written by a company's external auditors, which is signed by senior company management. The letter attests to the accuracy of the financial statements that the company has submitted to the auditors for their analysis.
Question 9
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The word motivation is derived from the Latin term.

A
Movet

B
Moved

C
Motivate

D
Movere

Solution

The word motivation is derived from the Latin term 'movere', which means 'to move'. Motivation can be defined as stimulating, inspiring, and inducing the employees to perform to their best capacity. Motivation is a process of making subordinates to act in a desired manner to achieve organizational goal.
Question 10
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_____________ is based upon the notion that man is essentially economic.

A
Hierarchy of needs theory of motivation

B
Theory of "X" & "Y" of motivation

C
Two factor theory of motivation

D
Monistic theory of motivation

Solution

Monistic Or Economic Theory of Motivation or Monistic theory of motivation is based upon the notion that man is essentially economic. This theory solely hinges on monetary aspect of remuneration or reward to human behavior. People repeat their behavior if it leads to reward.

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Question 1

giving directives

constructing reports

placing orders with suppliers

requesting data from subordinates

Solution

Question 2

Wise manages ignore it.

It carries much gossip and rumor.

It carries more information than the formal communication network

Its nature will depend upon the organization's members.

Solution

Question 3

The hierarchy is not necessarily in a fixed order

A satisfied need is no longer a motivator

A need is not necessarily fully satisfied before a subsequent need arises

All of the above

Solution

Question 4

(2), (3), (4), (5), (1)

(2), (3), (5), (4), (1)

(2), (5), (3), (4), (1)

(2), (3), (5), (1), (4)

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Question 5

There is one best solution to each business communication problem.

The business communication process may involve some backtracking rather than following a strictly linear path.

Solving business communication problems involves creativity and judgments as well as research and analysis.

The basic plans for common types of business messages need to be adapted to each situation.

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Question 6

Top level of management

Middle level of management

Lower level of management

Every level of management

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Question 7

Predict behaviour

Change behaviour

Organize behaviour

Control behaviour

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Question 8

memo

office Order

application

representation

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Question 9

Movet

Moved

Motivate

Movere

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Question 10

Hierarchy of needs theory of motivation

Theory of "X" & "Y" of motivation

Two factor theory of motivation

Monistic theory of motivation

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