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This set of Administrative Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Administrative Theory Set 7
Q1 | Repetitive and routine decisions are
- Non-programmed decisions
- Programmed decisions
- Organisational decisions
Q2 | The scientific study of human behaviour in organisation is also called __________
- Classical Theory
- Behavioural Theory
- Scientific Theory
Q3 | Behavioural Theory believes in
- What should be
- What ought to be
- What is
Q4 | Behavioural Theory focussed on
- Decision Making in organisations
- Inter personal relations in organisations
- Actual behaviour of persons and groups in organisations
Q5 | The foremost exponent of Behavioural Theory is
- Herbert Simon
- Chester Barnard
- Chris Argyris
Q6 | Which statement is not correct about the Behavioural Theory?
- It is concerned with the scientific study of human behaviour
- It was started by Chester Barnard
- Its literature is mostly descriptive, not prescriptive
Q7 | The origin of Behavioural Theory can be traced to ______________.
- Hawthorne Experiments
- Classical Experiments
- None of the Above
Q8 | Behavioural Theory is not concerned with
- Prescription
- Quantification
- Mathematization
Q9 | The term ‘Self-Actualisation’ was first coined by
- Kurt Goldstein
- Abraham Maslow
- Douglas Mcgregor
Q10 | Which of the following is true about Abraham Maslow Theory?
- It is the first theory of motivation
- It is based on Psychoanalysis
- It is not based on the idea of prepotency of needs
Q11 | According to Maslow
- Human needs are always conscious
- Social and Esteem needs are of higher order
- A Satisfied need does not motivate
Q12 | The author of ‘Motivation and Personality’ is
- Abraham Maslow
- F.W. Riggs
- Douglas Mcgregor
Q13 | How many needs are there in Abraham Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs Theory’?
- Three
- Four
- Five
Q14 | Hierarchy of Needs Theory was advocated by
- Frederick Herzberg
- Elton Mayo
- Abraham Maslow
Q15 | The highest need in Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is
- Self-Actualisation Needs
- Security Needs
- Esteem Needs
Q16 | Hierarchy of Needs Theory is associated with
- Herbert Simon
- Douglas McGregor
- Abraham Maslow
Q17 | Abraham Maslow’s Physiological Needs are also called _______________.
- Biological Needs
- Safety Needs
- Social Needs
Q18 | Abraham Maslow’s Belongingness Needs are also called ______________.
- Social Needs
- Self- Esteem Needs
- Physiological Needs
Q19 | Abraham Maslow’s Love, Affection and Belongingness are
- Safety Needs
- Social Needs
- Physiological Needs
Q20 | In Hierarchy Needs Theory after ‘Security Needs’ comes
- Self-Esteem Needs
- Physiological Needs
- Social Needs
Q21 | The book ‘Motivation and Personality’ was written in
- 1948
- 1954
- 1963
Q22 | The paper ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’ was written by
- Abraham Maslow
- Henry Fayol
- Douglas McGregor
Q23 | The classic paper ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’ was propounded in
- 1945
- 1952
- 1943
Q24 | According to Maslow, human needs influence human ________________.
- Potential
- Responsibility
- behavior
Q25 | Protection against natural calamities, danger and threat are
- Physiological Needs
- Security Needs
- Biological Needs