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1. According to Herzberg's theory, job dissatisfaction is primarily caused by poor: — Working conditions and company policies
2. Which leadership style is characterized by a hands-off approach where the leader provides minimal guidance? — Laissez-faire
3. The Michigan Leadership Studies identified two similar dimensions: Employee Orientation and: — Production Orientation
4. A leader who exhibits high concern for both people and production, according to the Managerial Grid, is described as: — Team Management
5. Theory Y, according to McGregor, assumes employees: — Can be trusted to achieve objectives and exercise self-direction
6. The 'I' in Vroom's Expectancy Theory (Instrumentality) refers to the perceived probability that: — Performance will lead to outcomes
7. The 'expectancy' component in Vroom's Expectancy Theory refers to the belief that: — Effort will lead to performance
8. According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, motivation is a product of: — Expectancy, Instrumentality, and Valence
9. Equity Theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams, suggests that employees are motivated by fairness in the comparison of their inputs and: — Outcomes
10. The Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model is a prescriptive model that helps leaders determine the appropriate level of: — Employee participation in decision-making
11. Alderfer's ERG Theory is a modification of Maslow's hierarchy, consolidating the needs into Existence, Relatedness, and: — Growth
12. Which of the following is a content theory of motivation? — Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
13. Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are driven by a desire to reduce tension caused by unmet needs? — Drive Reduction Theory
14. Which motivation theory focuses on the individual's perception of fairness in social exchanges? — Equity Theory
15. Which leadership trait is consistently identified as important across various leadership theories? — Integrity
16. Fiedler's Contingency Model of Leadership links leadership style with: — Leader-member relations, task structure, and position power
17. In LMX theory, 'in-group' members typically have: — More responsibility and better relationships with the leader
18. Which of the following is a potential 'out-group' characteristic in LMX theory? — Limited personal relationship and less access to resources
19. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory distinguishes between motivators and: — Hygiene Factors
20. The 'Frustration-Regression' principle in Alderfer's ERG Theory states that: — If a higher-level need is frustrated, the pursuit of a lower-level need may increase
21. In Equity Theory, if an individual perceives an imbalance where their outcomes are less than their inputs relative to others, they might: — Reduce their inputs
22. The concept of 'job enrichment', often linked to Herzberg's theory, aims to increase motivation by: — Adding more responsibility and autonomy to a job
23. The Ohio State Leadership Studies identified two primary dimensions of leader behavior: Consideration and: — Initiating Structure
24. Transactional Leadership focuses on: — Exchanges between leaders and followers, often involving rewards and punishments
25. Extinction in Reinforcement Theory refers to: — Decreasing the frequency of a behavior by ignoring it
26. Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory suggests that the most effective leadership style depends on the: — Follower's readiness or maturity level
27. Goal-Setting Theory, primarily associated with Edwin Locke, posits that specific and challenging goals lead to: — Higher performance
28. The concept of 'transformational' leadership implies a focus on: — Elevating followers' motivation and morality
29. Which motivation theory is closely related to the idea of 'operant conditioning'? — Reinforcement Theory
30. The core idea of Reinforcement Theory, based on Skinner's work, is that behavior is a function of its: — Consequences
31. Path-Goal Theory of leadership, developed by Robert House, suggests that leaders should clarify the path to help followers achieve: — Both organizational and personal goals
32. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level is immediately above Safety Needs? — Love Needs
33. The 'Managerial Grid' developed by Blake and Mouton plots concern for people versus concern for: — Production
34. Which of the following is considered a 'Hygiene Factor' in Herzberg's theory? — Working Conditions
35. In Fiedler's model, a 'low LPC' (Least Preferred Co-worker) leader is typically: — Task-oriented
36. According to Goal-Setting Theory, feedback is crucial because it: — Helps individuals monitor their progress and adjust effort
37. In Equity Theory, 'inputs' refer to: — Effort, skills, and experience
38. McClelland's Theory of Needs focuses on three learned needs: need for affiliation, need for power, and need for: — Achievement
39. Which motivation theory emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation derived from autonomy, competence, and relatedness? — Self-Determination Theory
40. The 'xy theory' of management, proposed by Douglas McGregor, contrasts two assumptions about employee motivation: Theory X assumes employees are: — Lazy and need to be controlled
41. Charismatic leadership is a component often associated with which broader leadership theory? — Transformational Leadership
42. Which leadership style in Path-Goal Theory involves consulting with employees and valuing their suggestions? — Participative
43. The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory focuses on the unique relationships that develop between a leader and: — Each individual subordinate
44. Behavioral theories of leadership focus on: — What leaders actually do and how they behave
45. The 'idealized influence' component of transformational leadership refers to: — The leader acting as a role model and earning trust
46. According to the Path-Goal Theory, 'directive leadership' is most effective when: — The followers perceive the task as ambiguous
47. Which leadership theory focuses on the leader's ability to inspire and motivate followers through a shared vision? — Transformational Leadership
48. Which leadership theory suggests that leaders can be effective in different ways depending on the situation? — Contingency Theory
49. According to Hersey and Blanchard, a 'selling' or 'coaching' leadership style is appropriate when followers are: — Unable and willing
50. Positive reinforcement involves: — Providing a desirable consequence
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