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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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Tags: Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Hygiene Factors, Job Satisfaction, Motivators
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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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Tags: Human Needs, Maslow’s Hierarchy, Motivation Theory
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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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Tags: Employee Needs, Motivation, Organisational Goals, Psychological needs, Social needs
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2015

BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question on the definition of group cohesion, factors impacting it, and advantages of convertible bonds for companies and investors.

Question

According to Harold Koontz “management is an art of creating an environment in which people can perform and individuals can co-operate towards attainment of group goals.”

a. Define “group cohesion” and explain briefly FIVE factors that impact group cohesion. (10 Marks)

b. Define Commercial Paper (CP) and state THREE advantages of convertible bonds for companies and THREE advantages of convertible bonds for investors. (10 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Bonds, Commercial Paper, Convertible Bonds, Group Cohesion, Organizational Behaviour
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: NOV 2021

BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question about identifying who developed a contingency theory of leadership.

Question

One of the contingency theories of leadership was developed by:

A. Lippitt and White
B. Blake and Mouton
C. Shannon and Weaver
D. Hersey and Blanchard
E. Tannenbaum and Schmidt

Answer

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Tags: Contingency Theories, Leadership, Organizational Behaviour
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: NOV 2021

BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question about describing a leader according to Warren Bennis.

Question

According to the works of Warren Bennis, which of the following describes a leader?

A. Imitates
B. Maintains
C. Originates
D. Does things rightly
E. Places reliance on control

Answer

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Series: NOV 2021

BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question about the propounder of the hierarchy of needs motivation theory.

Question

The hierarchy of needs motivation theory was propounded by:

A. Victor Vroom
B. Douglas McGregor
C. David McClelland
D. Abraham Maslow
E. Frederick Herzberg

Answer

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Tags: Human Resources, Maslow’s Hierarchy, Motivation Theories
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: NOV 2021

BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6c – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Distinct characteristics of achievement-motivated individuals.

Question

Achievement-motivated individuals are usually the ones who make things happen and get results. State FIVE distinctiveness of this group of individuals.

Answer

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Tags: Achievement Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Behaviour
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Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior
Series: MAY 2022

BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6b – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Explaining two specific factors determining motivation in Vroom's theory.

Question

According to Vroom’s theory of motivation, state and explain TWO specific factors that determine the strength of an individual’s motivation.

Answer

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Tags: Motivation, Organizational Behaviour, Vroom's Theory
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Series: MAY 2022

BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Explanation of the terms motivation and productivity.

Question

Explain the terms “motivation” and “productivity”.

Answer

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Series: MAY 2022

BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Identifying a non-factor of motivation in Process Theory.

Question

According to the Process theory, individuals are motivated differently and the strength of their motivation depends on a variety of factors. Which of the following is NOT a factor of motivation?
A. Wants
B. Rewards
C. Personality
D. Perceptions
E. Expectations

Answer

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Tags: Business Management, Motivation, Process Theory
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Series: MAY 2022

BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Identifying a component not included in Schein’s espoused values of culture.

Question

Which of the following is NOT a part of the espoused values of culture as propounded by Schein?
A. Philosophies
B. Ethics
C. Strategies
D. Processes
E. Goals

Answer

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Tags: Corporate Strategies, Organizational Culture, Schein’s Model
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Series: MAY 2022

BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Understanding essential features of William Ouchi's Theory Z.

Question

ONE of the essential features of Theory Z as put forward by William Ouchi is
A. Lifetime employment
B. Collective responsibility
C. Non-specialised career path
D. Implicit (informal) control mechanisms
E. Wider concern for the employees and their families

Answer

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Series: MAY 2022

Topic: Management, Individual, and Organizational Behavior

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

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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 – Nov 2021 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question on the definition of group cohesion, factors impacting it, and advantages of convertible bonds for companies and investors.

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BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question about identifying who developed a contingency theory of leadership.

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BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question about describing a leader according to Warren Bennis.

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BMF – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Question about the propounder of the hierarchy of needs motivation theory.

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BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6c – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Distinct characteristics of achievement-motivated individuals.

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BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6b – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Explaining two specific factors determining motivation in Vroom's theory.

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BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6a – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Explanation of the terms motivation and productivity.

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BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Identifying a non-factor of motivation in Process Theory.

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BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Identifying a component not included in Schein’s espoused values of culture.

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BMF – May 2022 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Management, Individual, and Organizational Behaviour

Understanding essential features of William Ouchi's Theory Z.

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