CMAT Management and Organizational Behavior

Question 1

Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is at the highest level?

Accepted Answer

Self-actualization

Answer

Maslow's hierarchy places self-actualization at the top, representing the realization of one's full potential.

Question 2

What is 'Theory X and Theory Y' in management?

Accepted Answer

Douglas McGregor's theory about managers' assumptions about employee motivation

Answer

Douglas McGregor's Theory X assumes employees dislike work; Theory Y assumes they are self-motivated and seek responsibility.

Question 3

What does 'span of control' refer to in organizational design?

Accepted Answer

The number of subordinates a manager directly supervises

Answer

Span of control refers to the number of direct reports or subordinates a single manager oversees.

Question 4

In project management, what does a Gantt chart represent?

Accepted Answer

A visual timeline of project tasks and their scheduled durations

Answer

A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart showing project tasks, their durations, and timing across a timeline.

Question 5

What is 'matrix organizational structure'?

Accepted Answer

An organization where employees report to both functional and project managers

Answer

In a matrix structure, employees have dual reporting relationships — to both a functional manager and a project manager.

CMAT - Common Management Admission Test Practice Test