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This set of Organisational Behaviour Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Attitude, Value and Motivation Set 1

Q1 | How many levels are there in Needs Hierarchy theory of motivation?Sol:
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
Q2 | Which among the following is the highest level need under Need Hierarchy Theory ofMotivation?
  • A:)Safety and Security Needs
  • Social Needs
  • Self-esteem Needs
  • Self Actualization Needs
Q3 | Which among the following is the lowest level need under Need Hierarchy Theory ofMotivation?
  • A:)Physiological Need
  • Safety and Security Needs
  • Social Needs
  • Self-esteem Needs
Q4 | .Name the motivation theory that is based on Satisfaction-progression?Sol:
  • Alderfer – ERG theory
  • Maslow – hierarchy of needs theory
  • Herzberg – Two factor theory
  • Skinner’s reinforcement theory
Q5 | According to Maslow’s need hierarchy theory motivation, the lower level of human needsemanates from _____
  • A:)Need of maintaining a given economic level
  • Needs like food, clothing, shelter, air, water
  • Need of individuals to associate, belong with others
  • Need for power, self respect, autonomy, self confidence,
Q6 | Which among the following theories can be considered as an extension of Maslows’ NeedHierarchy Theory of Motivation?
  • A:)Alderfer – ERG theory
  • Maslow – hierarchy of needs theory
  • Herzberg – Two factor theory
  • Skinner’s reinforcement theory
Q7 | Which among the following is not a deficiency need that arises due to deprivation?Sol:
  • Physiological Need
  • Safety and Security Needs
  • Social Needs
  • Self Actualization Needs
Q8 | Who propounded X and Y theory of motivationSol:
  • Maslow
  • F. Herzberg
  • Alderfer
  • Mc Gregor
Q9 | ______________ leadership emphasize on rules and regulation in an organizationSol:
  • Democratic
  • Autocratic
  • Laissez-faire
  • Bureaucratic
Q10 | Process or administrative theory of organization is being given bySol:
  • Elton Mayo
  • Henry Fayol
  • F.W. Taylor
  • Max Weber
Q11 | Basis of "Autocratic Model of OB isSol:
  • Economic resources
  • Power
  • Leadership
  • Partnership
Q12 | Which one of the following need is not coming under Mc Clelland theory of motivation?Sol:
  • Need for achievement
  • Need for affiliation
  • Need for actualization
  • Correct
Q13 | An attitude can be inferred from a person’s:Sol:
  • Cognition
  • Affect
  • Behavior
  • All of the above
Q14 | Which theory of attitudes does not involve a cognitive component?Sol:
  • Cognitive dissonance theory
  • Balance theory
  • of planned behaviour
  • Classically conditioned attitudes
Q15 | A person has two important attitude, those attitudes are likely to be:Sol:
  • Mutually consistent
  • Accessible
  • Persistent over time
  • All of the above
Q16 | Who propounded the Need's TheorySol:
  • Frederick Herzberg
  • Alderfer
  • Abraham Harold Maslow
  • None of the above
Q17 | The two factor theory is based on which factors?Sol:
  • Hygiene and behavioural
  • Safety and self - esteem
  • Self - actualisation and status quotient
  • None of the above
Q18 | Which of the following is a need that motivates human behaviour as per the achievementmotivation theory?Sol:
  • Power
  • Affiliation
  • Achievement
  • All of the above
Q19 | Which of the following is a need that motivates human behaviour as per the achievementmotivation theory?
  • Power
  • Affiliation
  • Achievement
  • All of the above
Q20 | _________ and ___________ came out with a comprehensive theory of motivation calledthe performance - satisfaction model.Sol:
  • Festinger and Heider
  • Jacques and Patchen
  • Porter and Lawler
  • Weick and Adams
Q21 | Which among the following is the correct order of Maslows’ Need Hierarchy Theory ofMotivation starting from lower to higher level need?Sol:
  • Social Needs, Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
  • Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs, SelfActualization Needs
  • Self-Actualization Needs , Physiological Need, Safety and Security Needs, Social Needs, Self-esteem Needs
  • Safety and Security Needs, Physiological Need, Social Needs, Self Actualization Needs, Self-esteem Needs
Q22 | management is what a manager does.Sol:
  • Peter F Drucker
  • Terry
  • Louis Allan
  • Hendry Fayol
Q23 | The Practice of Management written by __________.Sol:
  • Peter F Drucker
  • Terry
  • Louis Allan
  • Hendry Fayol
Q24 | The first man who advocated the view that the management should and can be taught is.Sol:
  • harold Koontz
  • Terry
  • Louis Allan
  • Hendry Fayol
Q25 | Early theories concentrate on what motivates individuals in their work. They include:Sol:
  • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
  • Herzberg’s hygiene and motivator factors
  • Both A&B
  • All of the above