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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Management Functions, Organizational Behavior

Explanation of supervision and detailed classification of Mintzberg's managerial roles.

Question

(a) Describe the term “supervision”. (2 Marks)
(b) Henry Mintzberg suggested that managers perform three main roles, which can be further analysed into TEN different roles. Classify and explain these management roles. (18 Marks)

(Total 20 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Management Roles, Managerial Functions, Mintzberg, Supervision
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: NOV 2020

BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q2 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Explanation of reinforcement theory and self-efficacy, and their applications in the business environment.

Question

(a) Describe reinforcement theory and state the main assumption that guides reinforcement theory.
(b) Explain the ways by which reinforcement theory can be employed in the business environment.
(c) What is self-efficacy? State and explain the ways by which levels of self-efficacy impact human functions.

(Total 20 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Behavioral Theory, Motivation, Positive Reinforcement, Reinforcement Theory
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: NOV 2020

BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identify the statement that is NOT true of groups with democratic leaders according to Lippitt and White’s leadership style.

Question

In Lippitt and White’s leadership style, which of the following is NOT true of groups with democratic leaders?
A. Members are rebellious and display aggressive behaviour
B. Relationship between the group members and leader is friendly
C. The group members are capable of working independently when the leader is not around
D. The group morale is high
E. Reasonable amount of originality in the work done by the group members

Answer

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Tags: Democratic Leadership, Group Dynamics, Leadership Styles
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: NOV 2020

BMF – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Multiple choice question on the relationship between job satisfaction and employee behaviors like absenteeism and labor turnover.

Question

Job satisfaction ……………………. relates to absenteeism and labour turnover

A. Positively
B. Negatively
C. Directly
D. Elastically
E. Indirectly

Answer

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Tags: Absenteeism, Job Satisfaction, Labor Turnover
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2016

BMF – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Multiple choice question on the management model that emphasizes leadership motivation over monetary incentives.

Question

‘Leadership motivates the people to work and not the power of money’. This concept is related to the

A. Autocratic model
B. Custodial model
C. Supportive model
D. Collegial model
E. Collective bargaining

Answer

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Tags: Leadership, Management Models, Motivation
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2016

BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifies the disadvantage of decentralisation in management.

Question

The following are the advantages of decentralisation EXCEPT that it:

A. Promotes development of general managers
B. Aids adaptation to fast-changing environment
C. Enhances a uniform policy
D. Relieves top management of some burden of decision-making
E. Gives managers more freedom and independence in decision-making

Answer

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Tags: Decentralisation, Decision Making, Management, Organisational Structure
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Discuss hygiene factors and motivators in Herzberg’s two-factor theory.

Question

Write briefly on the following:
i. Hygiene factors
ii. Motivators

Answer

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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5a – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

List and explain the five levels of human needs as per Maslow’s hierarchy.

Question

List and explain the FIVE general types of human needs in ascending order.

Answer

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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifying the leadership style based on authority and control over rewards.

Question

A leadership style in which the leader has the authority to withhold or give reward and punishment is referred to as ………………. style.

A. Democratic leadership
B. Participative leadership
C. Contingency leadership
D. Autocratic leadership
E. Laissez faire leadership

Answer

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Tags: Authority, Leadership Style, Management Theory, Rewards and punishments
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Understanding how meeting employee social and psychological needs aligns with organizational goals.

Question

Meeting the social and psychological needs of employees in the fulfilment of organisational goals can be referred to as:

A. Motivating
B. Controlling
C. Organising
D. Planning
E. Coordinating

Answer

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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

This question focuses on identifying a key instrument used to influence and change organizational culture.

Question

Which of the following is a key instrument in changing organisational culture?

A. Training
B. Team membership
C. MBO Strategy
D. Problem analysis
E. Growth

Answer

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Tags: Change Management, Organisational Culture, Training
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

This question tests the understanding of which management theory is closely related to Maslow’s higher-level needs.

Question

Which of the following theories has assumptions that are closely related to Maslow’s higher-level needs?

A. Theory X
B. Theory Y
C. Theory Z
D. Theory XY
E. Theory XYZ

Answer

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Tags: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Motivation, Theories of Management
Level: Level 1

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Identifying causes of conflict in organizations and strategies for managing conflict.

Question

Work organizations are often structured around teams. However, teamwork brings about interactions among people which may sometimes lead to conflict.

Required:
a. State and explain FIVE causes of conflict in organizations. (12 Marks)
b. Explain briefly FOUR strategies for managing conflict in work organizations. (8 Marks)

(Total: 20 Marks)

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Series: NOV 2015

BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Understanding the term related to perceived performance and rewards.

Question

The extent to which the individual perceives that effective performance will lead to desired rewards is described as:
A. Expectancy
B. Instrumentality
C. Valence
D. Perception
E. Productivity

Answer

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Series: NOV 2015

BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies the theory of motivation based on conscious choices between alternatives.

Question

The theory of motivation, which states that our behaviour is the result of conscious choices that we make between different alternatives, is known as
A. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
B. Vroom’s expectancy model
C. McClelland’s motivational needs
D. Heifetz’s activity model
E. Herzberg’s hygiene and motivational factors

Answer

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Tags: Conscious Choices, Decision Making, Expectancy Model, Motivation Theory
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2018

BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies the culture also known as club or spider’s web culture.

Question

A club culture or spider’s web culture is also known as
A. Personal culture
B. Existential culture
C. Task culture
D. Role culture
E. Power culture

Answer

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Tags: Club Culture, Leadership Styles, Organisational Culture, Power Culture
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2018

BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies the theorist associated with the Human Relations School of Management.

Question

Who amongst the following theorists is associated with the Human Relations School of Management?
A. Max Weber
B. Elton Mayo
C. Henry Mintzberg
D. Rosemary Stewart
E. Lyndall Urwick

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Tags: Elton Mayo, Human Relations, Leadership Styles, Management Theories
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2018

BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies factors impacting group cohesiveness.

Question

The factors that impact group cohesiveness EXCLUDE
A. Group success
B. Task cohesion
C. Location
D. Finance
E. Leadership style

Answer

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Tags: Group Cohesiveness, Group Success, Leadership Style, Task Cohesion
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2018

BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifying the level of culture in organizational behavior.

Question

The level of culture in which unconscious beliefs, perceptions, and thoughts reside is known as:
A. Norms
B. Beliefs
C. Values
D. Basic underlying assumptions
E. Behaviors

Answer

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Series: MAY 2018

BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SB – Q4A – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Question discusses the five categories of management responsibilities as per Peter Drucker.

Question

State and explain FIVE categories of management’s responsibility as suggested by Peter Drucker.
(10 Marks)

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Tags: Development, Management Responsibility, Organizing, Performance, Peter Drucker
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Series: NOV 2021

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Management Functions, Organizational Behavior

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Explanation of reinforcement theory and self-efficacy, and their applications in the business environment.

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BMF – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

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BMF – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Multiple choice question on the relationship between job satisfaction and employee behaviors like absenteeism and labor turnover.

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BMF – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Multiple choice question on the management model that emphasizes leadership motivation over monetary incentives.

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BMF – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifies the disadvantage of decentralisation in management.

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BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Discuss hygiene factors and motivators in Herzberg’s two-factor theory.

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BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5a – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

List and explain the five levels of human needs as per Maslow’s hierarchy.

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BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifying the leadership style based on authority and control over rewards.

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BMF – MAY 2015 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Understanding how meeting employee social and psychological needs aligns with organizational goals.

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BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

This question focuses on identifying a key instrument used to influence and change organizational culture.

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BMF – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

This question tests the understanding of which management theory is closely related to Maslow’s higher-level needs.

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BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Identifying causes of conflict in organizations and strategies for managing conflict.

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BF – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Understanding the term related to perceived performance and rewards.

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies the theory of motivation based on conscious choices between alternatives.

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies the culture also known as club or spider’s web culture.

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies the theorist associated with the Human Relations School of Management.

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Identifies factors impacting group cohesiveness.

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BMF – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

Identifying the level of culture in organizational behavior.

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BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SB – Q4A – Management, Individual, and Organisational Behaviour

Question discusses the five categories of management responsibilities as per Peter Drucker.

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