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Strategies for Professional Growth · End Term · Sep 2022 · AN

Strategies for Professional Growth · End Term · Sep 2022 AN

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Question 2 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Cross-cultural communication means
A.
the communication between different groups of cultures and languages.
B.
the act of feeling admiration for some.
C.
behaviour that shows that you respect somebody or something.
D.
something spoken, not written.

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Question 3 MCQ · 2.0 marks

With reference to “ethnocentrism”, consider the following statements: 1. It is the evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture. 2. When combined with stereotyping, it can be constructive as it helps understand cultural differences. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 4 MCQ · 2.0 marks

With reference to “parochialism”, consider the following statements: 1. It is the quality of showing interest in a broad range of matters, especially those that directly affect global affairs. 2. The typical focus is on multilateral groupings or international governmental organizations. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 5 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Consider the following about cross-cultural intelligence (CQ) for leaders: 1. It helps in understanding diverse customers, preferences, behaviours, and assumptions. 2. It helps in managing diverse teams. 3. It can result in culturally intelligent practices that result in attracting and retaining the right personnel. 4. It shows the way that communicates honour and respect with different cultures. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4

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Question 6 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Which of the following best describes “cultural synergy”?
A.
It is the conflict caused by differences in cultural values and beliefs that place people at odds with one another.
B.
It refers to the process by which individuals may take on the values and beliefs of the host culture and accommodate them in the public sphere while maintaining the parent culture in the private sphere.
C.
It describes an attempt to bring two or more cultures together to form an organisation or environment based on combined strengths, concepts and skills.
D.
It is the belief that racial categories are associated with distinct, fixed, and stable cultural patterns

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Question 7 MCQ · 2.0 marks

To prevent a graph or chart from showing a misleading trend in presentation materials, it is important to
A.
Use stacked graphs or charts
B.
Use 3-D charts or graphs
C.
Use colours for graphs and charts
D.
Label the axis

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Question 8 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Which of the following strategies will you NOT use to connect with your audience while making a presentation?
A.
Separate facts from opinions
B.
Pause during the presentation to enable decisions
C.
Orient them with previous work
D.
Do not explain what is being shown and how to understand it

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Question 9 MCQ · 2.0 marks

For better readability, it is preferable that bullet points in a presentation are
A.
Long sentences
B.
Paragraphs
C.
Key words or phrases
D.
Pages of text

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Question 10 MCQ · 2.0 marks

The outline of a presentation is a
A.
List of technologies that will be used to deliver the presentation
B.
List of requirements and purpose of the presentation
C.
List of major headings or topics to be covered in the presentation
D.
List of external sources used in the presentation

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Question 11 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Which of the following best describes an executive summary?
A.
It is a document that briefly covers all the main parts of the report.
B.
It provides a concise statement of the findings and recommendations based on those findings.
C.
It appears on a separate page and is meaningful on its own.
D.
All of these

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Question 12 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Annie and Maria have identical interest-bearing bank accounts that pay them ₹15000 interest per year. Annie leaves ₹15000 in the account each year, while Maria takes the ₹15000 home to a saving jar and never spends any of it. After five years, who has more money?
A.
Annie
B.
Maria
C.
Both have the same amount of money
D.
Cannot be determined

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Question 13 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Consider the following about Return on Investment (ROI) 1. ROI is calculated by subtracting the initial cost of the investment from its final value, then dividing this new number by the cost of the investment, and finally, multiplying it by 100. 2. It can be used to measure the profitability of stock shares, to decide whether to purchase a business or to evaluate the success of a real estate transaction. 3. A positive ROI means that net returns are positive because total returns are greater than any associated costs. A negative ROI indicates that the total costs are greater than the returns. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3

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Question 14 MCQ · 2.0 marks

What are the specifications of a Savings Account?
A.
Savings accounts are low-risk funds or less-risky capital investment options.
B.
Withdrawal of your capital in a savings account is quick and easy. It is useful when you are in need of emergency funds.
C.
Interest received is normally below the inflation rate which means you are losing money in the long term.
D.
All of these.

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Question 15 MCQ · 2.0 marks

What are the steps one should undergo when creating a startup company? 1. Evaluation of Business Idea. 2. Calculating Estimate Cost. 3. Prepare Marketing Plan. 4. Build a Customer Support Team. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.
1, 2 and 4 only
B.
1 and 4 only
C.
1, 2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4

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Question 16 MCQ · 2.0 marks

Which of the following best describes “diversification” in finance?
A.
A strategy of buying and selling throughout the trading day to maximize your gains.
B.
A strategy of spreading your money around with lots of different types of investments.
C.
A strategy for minimizing the taxes you pay on your investments.
D.
It is the degree of differences in identifying features among the members of a financial group.

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Question 17 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Which of the following are essential attitudes of creativity? 1. Willingness to discard others’ perspectives 2. Willingness to be wrong 3. Relentless iteration 4. Falling in love with the problem Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.
1, 3 and 4 only
B.
1 and 4 only
C.
2, 3 and 4 only
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4

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Question 18 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Think of something you have a strong opinion about or a recent time when you disagreed with somebody on a certain topic. Thinking of that topic or situation, you consider the following questions in order to see things in new and different ways 1. If I look at the bigger/smaller picture, does my perspective change? 2. Will the same idea/ process that works in a particular environment or context work well in another situation? Identify the most appropriate engineering sense being described in the above lines.
A.
Big picture thinking
B.
Applying the principles learnt
C.
Simplification
D.
Gaining current perspective

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Question 19 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Consider the following statements about the engineering sense - Extrapolation: 1. It plays a major role in forecasting. 2. The estimated values are only probabilities, so they may not be entirely correct. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 20 MCQ · 1.0 marks

State whether the following statement is true or false: Systems view is that all entities in the natural world and the human world exist within a disconnected system.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE

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Question 21 MCQ · 1.0 marks

One of the habits of a systems thinker is “understanding the consequences of actions”. Which of the following functions best reflects the above statement?
A.
Systems thinker follows the ethical and moral codes taught by religious traditions.
B.
Systems thinker uses causal diagram that aids in visualizing how different variables in a system are causally interrelated.
C.
Systems thinker assumes action should be based on whether that action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules and principles.
D.
Systems thinker look ahead and anticipate immediate results of actions.

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Question 22 MCQ · 1.0 marks

What is conflict resolution?
A.
The process by which two or more parties reach a peaceful resolution to a dispute.
B.
The process by which two or more parties try to solve a business-related problem at a workplace.
C.
The process by which people try to complete their pending business goals.
D.
A form of persuasion used to brainwash a population towards an individual or a particular agenda.

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Question 23 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Being able to identify your feelings "in the moment" is an example of
A.
emotional self-awareness
B.
emotional self-management
C.
social awareness
D.
relationship management

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Question 24 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Vikram is your colleague and is in a leadership position in the organization. He has entrusted a part of the project to Bejoy. Bejoy supervises three members and has been having some difficulties with delegation. Vikram mentions to you that he plans to coach Bejoy on how to delegate successfully. Which of the following delegation guidelines that your colleague has jotted down, would you disagree with?
A.
Clearly describe the task, project or function to each of the three members, and ensure that each person clearly understands the purpose of the task and the deadlines.
B.
If the delegation to any of the individuals is not working as per plans, quickly take the work back from him and assign it to a new team member.
C.
With each of the three members, review the scope of the employee’s responsibilities and whether or not the individual demonstrates the necessary commitment.
D.
Establish standards of performance, measures of success and levels of accountability, and institute necessary checkpoints to monitor progress.

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Question 25 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Kamala ran a successful department but was unable to grow a successor, and so could not be promoted. Her abrasive style scared potential successors away. She had a perfectionist and power-oriented mindset and was not ready to accept anything less than the unrealistically high standards she had set for herself. Which of the following would you bank on to help her change?
A.
Making Kamala aware of her mindset and how that mindset was profoundly demotivating to her direct reports
B.
Skill training programs on recognizing people, offering praise and grooming leaders
C.
Delay in getting an otherwise well-deserved promotion based on departmental efficiency
D.
Sharpening Kamala’s cognitive and domain skills through seminars and workshops

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Question 26 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Priya valued aligning members of her team around ideas and actively engaging them to create ownership. She believed that her team members should be on the same page. She adopted an inclusive approach and felt invested in the success of peer functions. She valued openness and positivity. She paid attention to key internal and external stakeholders – what they cared about, and why they were engaged or not engaged. She did not lose sight of who should be involved, how they should be kept informed and updated, and how they should be helped to achieve and win. Which of the following mindsets does Preethi’s approach reflect?
A.
Undifferentiated Mindset
B.
Fixed mindset
C.
Mixed mindset
D.
People-centered mindset

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Question 27 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Which of the following is an aspect of being ‘courteous’ while communicating in a workplace?
A.
Show respect but do not consider the receiver's viewpoints and feelings
B.
Be polite, empathetic and provide constructive feedback to the receiver
C.
Being critical especially when the receiver is junior to you
D.
Use words with low energy and negative connotations so that the receiver understands it better

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Question 28 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Asking open-ended questions, rephrasing content as closely as possible to highlight the message that was heard and encouraging further expression are aspects of
A.
Passive listening
B.
Critical listening
C.
Active listening
D.
Discriminative listening

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Question 29 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Your team is faced with making a decision on a very controversial and emotionally charged issue. The leader has asked each individual to express his/her views. The first thought that comes to your mind is:
A.
Communicate your true feelings without fear of reprisal
B.
A person would be a fool to be himself in this team-don't be vulnerable
C.
How open you are depending on the issue and your team members at the time
D.
In the majority of cases, it is best not to express your true feelings

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Question 30 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Which of the following is an organization development intervention for enhancing employee and team behaviours and organizational performance through participation in outdoor activities?
A.
Marshmallow Spaghetti Tower
B.
Corporate Outbound Training
C.
Growth Mindset Card Game
D.
Takeshi's Castle

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Question 31 MCQ · 1.0 marks

Circadian rhythm is defined as
A.
a type of biorhythm with a frequency of more than one cycle per 24 hours.
B.
a type of biorhythm, subject to a 24-hour cycle which regulates bodily processes such as sleep/wake cycle and temperature.
C.
a type of rhythm with a frequency of less than one cycle per 24 hours.
D.
a type of rhythm with a frequency of one per year.

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Question 32 MCQ · 1.0 marks

A goal is a statement that specifies
A.
how much you will accomplish in life
B.
what you will be successful at
C.
what you want to achieve or do within a certain amount of time
D.
how you will achieve something

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Question 33 MCQ · 1.0 marks

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centred approach to solving personal and professional problems. It reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity—principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. Who is the author of the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People?
A.
Stephen King
B.
Stephen R. Donaldson
C.
Stephen R. Covey
D.
Stephen Hawking

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Question 34 MSQ · 1.0 marks

Abraham Maslow believed creativity could be approached by emphasizing the importance of [Check all that apply]
A.
love/ belongingness
B.
esteem
C.
self-actualization
D.
safety

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Question 35 MSQ · 1.0 marks

When you see a flock of goose flying, you always hear them croak. They croak in the water, and in the air, and there is always more than one goose croaking. According to Gung Ho! by Ken Blanchard, what message(s) are they sending? [Check all that apply]
A.
They are cheering one another, a gift we humans can learn a lot from.
B.
Employees know their job contributes to something important in the world.
C.
It describes how work should be done and there is no one telling others what to do and nobody undoes the work of another.
D.
No matter what industry you work in, build a culture of trust, where people cheer and motivate one another in working towards one common goal.

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Question 36 MSQ · 1.0 marks

You are the chairman of your colony association, which consist of volunteer members who are residents in your neighbourhood. At a recent meeting, you delegated a substantial amount of work to some of the other members. "I know these are difficult tasks, but you're part of this team and you need to get this work done", you told them. But at your next monthly meeting, you were surprised those association members weren't there as they simply decided to quit because they had better things to do with their time. Which aspect of teamwork is missing in this example?
A.
Adequate task definition
B.
Managerial interference
C.
Collaboration
D.
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