BSE Organizational Leadership and Human Resources 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which leadership style involves the leader making decisions without consulting team members?
- Transformational
- Democratic
- Autocratic (Correct answer)
- Laissez-faire
Correct answer: Autocratic
Autocratic leadership is characterized by centralized decision-making where the leader retains control without seeking input from subordinates.
Question 2: According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be satisfied before an individual seeks esteem needs?
- Physiological needs
- Self-actualization needs
- Social/belonging needs (Correct answer)
- Safety needs
Correct answer: Social/belonging needs
In Maslow's hierarchy, social needs (belonging, friendship, acceptance) must be satisfied before an individual pursues esteem needs like respect and recognition.
Question 3: What is 'span of control' in organizational management?
- The geographic area a manager is responsible for
- The number of direct reports a manager supervises (Correct answer)
- The budget a manager has authority to approve
- The range of decisions a manager can make independently
Correct answer: The number of direct reports a manager supervises
Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that report directly to a single manager, affecting organizational structure and communication efficiency.
Question 4: Which type of organizational structure groups employees by function such as engineering, marketing, and finance?
- Matrix structure
- Functional structure (Correct answer)
- Divisional structure
- Flat structure
Correct answer: Functional structure
A functional structure organizes the company by specialized departments where employees with similar skills and expertise are grouped together.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of performance appraisals in engineering organizations?
- To document employee misconduct for legal protection
- To evaluate employee performance and identify areas for development (Correct answer)
- To determine if employees are complying with safety regulations
- To measure the profitability of each business unit
Correct answer: To evaluate employee performance and identify areas for development
Performance appraisals assess employee contributions against job expectations, support career development, and provide feedback to improve individual and organizational performance.
Question 6: In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is a 'motivator factor' that leads to job satisfaction?
- Company policy and administration
- Salary and compensation
- Achievement and recognition (Correct answer)
- Working conditions
Correct answer: Achievement and recognition
Herzberg's motivator factors (achievement, recognition, responsibility, growth) are intrinsic to the job and drive satisfaction, while hygiene factors (salary, working conditions) only prevent dissatisfaction.
BSE Organizational Leadership and Human Resources 1
Which leadership style involves the leader making decisions without consulting team members?