DSST Management 3

Question 1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level must be satisfied before esteem needs?

Accepted Answer

Social/belonging needs

Answer

Social needs (love and belonging) occupy the third tier, immediately below esteem needs in Maslow's hierarchy.

Question 2

A SWOT analysis examines an organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and:

Accepted Answer

Threats

Answer

SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, covering both internal and external factors.

Question 3

Which concept describes the tendency for groups to make riskier decisions than individuals would make alone?

Accepted Answer

Risky shift

Answer

Risky shift (part of group polarization) occurs when group discussion pushes members toward more extreme, often riskier, decisions.

Question 4

Which budgeting approach requires managers to justify every expense from scratch each period?

Accepted Answer

Zero-based budgeting

Answer

Zero-based budgeting starts from zero each cycle, requiring justification for all expenditures rather than adjusting prior budgets.

Question 5

The managerial grid developed by Blake and Mouton identifies leadership styles based on concern for:

Accepted Answer

People and production

Answer

Blake and Mouton's managerial grid plots leadership style on two axes: concern for people and concern for production.

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