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Question 21
A manager notices that team members are not fully engaged and decides to offer more autonomy in task assignments. Which motivational theory does this align with?
a) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
b) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
c) McClelland’s Theory of Needs
d) Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Correct Answer: b) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
Explanation: Herzberg’s theory emphasizes job enrichment, including autonomy, to improve motivation.
Question 22
A student assumes that a class will be difficult because they heard from one person that it was challenging. What fallacy is this?
a) Hasty generalization
b) Slippery slope
c) False dilemma
d) Post hoc fallacy
Correct Answer: a) Hasty generalization
Explanation: The student is making a broad assumption based on one person’s experience.
Question 23
A manager decides to focus on clear communication and defined roles within the team. Which team-building strategy does this align with?
a) High levels of conflict
b) Mutual trust and respect
c) Lack of accountability
d) Clear communication
Correct Answer: d) Clear communication
Explanation: Clear communication and defined roles are essential components of successful team building.
Question 24
A person argues that because they forgot their umbrella and it started raining, forgetting the umbrella caused the rain. What fallacy is this?
a) Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
b) Hasty generalization
c) False dilemma
d) Strawman
Correct Answer: a) Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
Explanation: This fallacy assumes that because one event followed another, the first event caused the second.
Question 25
A company decides to improve employee satisfaction by offering more flexible work hours. Which change management model would be most appropriate?
a) Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model
b) Lewin’s Change Management Model
c) ADKAR Model
d) McKinsey 7-S Model
Correct Answer: c) ADKAR Model
Explanation: The ADKAR Model focuses on specific elements like awareness, desire, and knowledge, making it suitable for flexible work initiatives.
Question 26
A student concludes that all their peers are struggling with a topic because one person said they were confused. What fallacy does this represent?
a) Hasty generalization
b) Slippery slope
c) False dilemma
d) Ad hominem
Correct Answer: a) Hasty generalization
Explanation: The student is making a broad assumption based on one person’s experience.
Question 27
A manager decides to offer opportunities for professional development to improve employee motivation. Which motivational theory does this align with?
a) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
b) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
c) McClelland’s Theory of Needs
d) Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Correct Answer: b) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
Explanation: Herzberg’s theory emphasizes job enrichment and growth opportunities to improve motivation.
Question 28
A person argues that because one airline delayed their flight, all airlines are unreliable. What fallacy is being committed here?
a) Post hoc, ergo propter hoc
b) Hasty generalization
c) False dilemma
d) Slippery slope
Correct Answer: b) Hasty generalization
Explanation: The person is making a broad assumption about all airlines based on one experience.
Question 29
A company decides to implement a new leadership structure. Which change management model would be most appropriate?
a) Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model
b) Lewin’s Change Management Model
c) ADKAR Model
d) McKinsey 7-S Model
Correct Answer: d) McKinsey 7-S Model
Explanation: The McKinsey 7-S Model focuses on organizational structure, making it suitable for leadership changes.
Question 30
A person believes that if they fail to complete one task, they will fail the entire project. What kind of reasoning flaw is this?
a) Hasty generalization
b) Slippery slope
c) False dilemma
d) Post hoc fallacy
Correct Answer: b) Slippery slope
Explanation: The slippery slope fallacy assumes that one failure will lead to an inevitable series of negative outcomes.
Question 31
A manager decides to delegate more challenging tasks to employees who have shown initiative. Which motivational theory does this align with?
a) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
b) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
c) McClelland’s Theory of Needs
d) Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Correct Answer: c) McClelland’s Theory of Needs
Explanation: McClelland’s Theory focuses on the need for achievement and power, which can be nurtured by giving challenging tasks to motivated employees.
Question 32
A teacher believes that if one student misbehaves, the entire class will misbehave. What fallacy is this?
a) Hasty generalization
b) Slippery slope
c) False dilemma
d) Ad hominem
Correct Answer: b) Slippery slope
Explanation: The teacher is assuming that one action will inevitably lead to more negative behaviors.
Question 33
A company decides to focus on improving employee relationships through trust and respect. Which team-building strategy does this align with?
a) Clear communication
b) Mutual trust and respect
c) Lack of accountability
d) High levels of conflict
Correct Answer: b) Mutual trust and respect
Explanation: Mutual trust and respect are essential for building strong relationships and a cohesive team.
Question 34
A person believes that because they succeeded in one job interview, they will succeed in all interviews. What fallacy does this represent?
a) Hasty generalization
b) Slippery slope
c) False dilemma
d) Post hoc fallacy
Correct Answer: a) Hasty generalization
Explanation: The person is making a broad assumption based on one experience.
Question 35
A manager decides to implement a system of feedback to improve team performance. What management technique does this resemble?
a) Micromanagement
b) Performance management
c) Task management
d) Participative management
Correct Answer: b) Performance management
Explanation: Performance management focuses on setting clear expectations and providing feedback to improve team performance.
Question 36
A student assumes that because they struggled with one exam, they will struggle with the entire course. What fallacy is this an example of?
a) Hasty generalization
b) False dilemma
c) Slippery slope
d) Post hoc fallacy
Correct Answer: a) Hasty generalization
Explanation: The student is making a broad assumption based on one experience.
Question 37
A person believes that because they forgot their keys once, they will always forget them. What reasoning error does this reflect?
a) Slippery slope
b) Hasty generalization
c) False dilemma
d) Post hoc fallacy
Correct Answer: b) Hasty generalization
Explanation: The person is making a broad assumption about future behavior based on one instance.
Question 38
A company decides to implement a new technology system to improve efficiency. Which change management model would be most appropriate?
a) Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model
b) Lewin’s Change Management Model
c) ADKAR Model
d) McKinsey 7-S Model
Correct Answer: a) Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model
Explanation: Kotter’s model is designed to guide comprehensive organizational changes, including new technology implementation.
Question 39
A student concludes that because they missed one class, they will fail the course. What fallacy does this represent?
a) Hasty generalization
b) False dilemma
c) Slippery slope
d) Post hoc fallacy
Correct Answer: c) Slippery slope
Explanation: The slippery slope fallacy assumes that one missed class will lead to inevitable failure.
Question 40
A manager decides to offer more challenging tasks to employees to improve motivation. Which motivational theory does this align with?
a) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
b) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
c) McClelland’s Theory of Needs
d) Vroom’s Expectancy Theory
Correct Answer: c) McClelland’s Theory of Needs
Explanation: McClelland’s Theory emphasizes the need for achievement and challenging tasks to foster motivation.
