TEAM-1. L.E.A.D HR- ONLINE QUIZ ROUND

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Question 1

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One of the famous process theory of motivation comprises of which of the following components:-
Answer
  • Expectation, Instrumentality, Value
  • Expectancy, Instruments, Value
  • Expectancy, Instrumentality, Valence
  • Expectation, Instruments, Variables

Question 2

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According to the Hersey Blanchard’s Situational Theory, if a manager is assigned a team which comprises of people who have the necessary education, skills and experience, but they need some direction i.e. they are able but unwilling, which of the following leadership styles should be adopted:-
Answer
  • Telling
  • Selling
  • Participating
  • Delegating

Question 3

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Statement 1: The withdrawal of an unpleasant consequence once a behavior is improved. Statement 2: The imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee following undesirable behavior. Identify the motivation concepts based on reinforcement theory mentioned in the above statements.
Answer
  • S1: Extinction S2: Punishment
  • S1: Negative Reinforcement S2: Punishment
  • S1: Positive Reinforcement S2: Extinction
  • S1: Punishment S2: Negative Reinforcement

Question 4

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Which of the following are components of attribution theory:-
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  • Diversity, Association, Consistency
  • Deviation, Association, Consensus
  • Distinctiveness, Congruity, Consensus
  • Distinctiveness, Consistency, Consensus

Question 5

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Consider the case of a financial contact wherein an entrepreneur commits certain shares of his new ventures in exchange of capital. The profits of the venture will be shared by the investor and the entrepreneur proportional to the ownership. Hence, obviously the entrepreneur will be less motivated to expend efforts as he did earlier when he was in control of the entire firm. This situation can potentially lead to which of the following kind of problem:-
Answer
  • Hold Up Problem
  • Adverse Selection
  • Moral Hazard
  • Moral Disengagement

Question 6

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Miss. Sanjana a professor who specializes in finance at a MTI Institute of Management notices a well- behaved and attentive student in her class. Hence, she assumes that this student is also possesses financial acumen, before she has objectively evaluated the student's capacity. Identify the perceptual distortion depicted in the above situation.
Answer
  • Halo Effect
  • Contrast Effect
  • Stereotyping
  • Projection

Question 7

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Identify this famous economist, researcher cum author.
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  • Michael Porter
  • John Kotter
  • Fred Fiedler
  • Stephan Danninger

Question 8

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Which of the following is a famous book consisting of real life stories of how people change their organization authored by John P. Kotter.
Answer
  • A Force For Change
  • Leading Change
  • The Heart of Change
  • Accelerating Change

Question 9

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Who is widely recognized as the pioneer in Cognitive Theory?
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  • Magda B. Arnold
  • Edward Tolman
  • Max Weber
  • Henry Lgantt

Question 10

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Which of the ‘Big Five’ personality dimensions has emerged as a particularly valid predictor of many aspects of work performance?
Answer
  • Emotional Stability
  • Agreeableness
  • Conscientiousness
  • Extraversion
  • Openness to experience

Question 11

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Which of the following factors in not measured by Opacity index?
Answer
  • Economic and enforcement policies
  • Corruption
  • Legal system efficiency
  • Regulatory and political framework

Question 12

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Mr. Rahul enjoys working for Lubricants Ltd., because his tasks and duties are specified clearly. In Lubricants Ltd. The power and authority vests in few hands and the technical methods, and duties and powers associated with each functional role are defined precisely. Interaction is vertical and working behavior is administered by instructions and decisions made by superiors. Lubricants Ltd. can be termed as which of the following types of organizations.
Answer
  • Flat organization
  • Mechanistic Organization
  • Formal Organization
  • Informal Organization
  • Organic Organization

Question 13

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Where does the famous 'Western Career Fair' take place annually?
Answer
  • Texas
  • San Diego
  • Silicon Valley
  • Michigan

Question 14

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Name the Process of Certifying the competence of a person, an employee, in an area of capability?
Answer
  • Assertion
  • Synectic
  • Accredition
  • CALEA

Question 15

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In assessing training needs, an examination of production efficiency, labour cost, turnover and accidents would be a part of which training need analysis?
Answer
  • Personnel
  • Tasks
  • Operations
  • Organizational

Question 16

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What is the term used for collapsing salary grades and ranges into just a few wide levels?
Answer
  • Broadbanding
  • Job Evaluation
  • Grading Method
  • Job Classification

Question 17

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Those individuals whose lives have been shaped by globalization, AIDS and Computers, who value flexibility, life options and the achievement of job satisfaction, are referred to as?
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  • Xers
  • Nexters
  • Boomers
  • Veterans

Question 18

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For Japanese, the most important criteria for international assignments is?
Answer
  • Skills or competencies
  • Job Performance
  • ‘Nenko’ – Age and number of years served
  • Job Level

Question 19

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What is a provision in the employment contracts of the top management, which ensures the provision of compensation or lucrative benefits for the loss of a job following a change of control?
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  • Golden plan
  • Golden opportunity
  • Golden benefit
  • Golden scheme
  • Golden parachute

Question 20

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Which of the following super Stores Inc is cutting 450 jobs at its headquarters as part of a reorganization of the retailer's management structure?
Answer
  • WalMart
  • Kroger
  • Target
  • HomeDepot

Question 21

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Name the biotechnology major who has acquired a manufacturing unit of Vishakapatnam-based Acacia Lifesciences for an undisclosed amount?
Answer
  • Ranbaxy
  • DrReddy's
  • Biocon
  • SunPharma

Question 22

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Which of the following auto-majors signed a wage settlement agreement with workers of its Gurgaon and Manesar plants ensuring a significant hike in employees' monthly wages?
Answer
  • Honda
  • Maruti
  • Mahindra
  • Tata Motors

Question 23

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Mulyani Indrawati is the managing director and chief operating officer of which of the following organizations?
Answer
  • IMF
  • World Bank
  • OECD
  • RBI

Question 24

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The government has backed the idea of the Employees Provident Fund (EPFO) investing up to ________% of its assets in equities to stabilize the stock market and lower volatility.
Answer
  • 5
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20

Question 25

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Which of the following states has been identified as the only state to be in full compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013?
Answer
  • Karnataka
  • Delhi
  • Rajasthan
  • Kerala
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