SPG Quiz 2: 20 November 2022 (September 2022 term)

Visualize that you went to a college and answer the question.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Your entire college is a system.

Visualize that you went to a college and answer the question.
The college system need not have a purpose. State whether the following statement is true or false:

State whether the following statement is true or false:
The “interdependencies” in systems thinking means components of a system affect each other.

What is the main idea related to systems thinking of the folk tale, "Six Blind Men and an Elephant"?

Our understanding of the causal structure of the system, the boundary we draw around the system, the time horizon we consider relevant, and our beliefs about the networks of cause and effect that describe how a system operates.
Which systems thinking habit is being described in the above statement?

State whether the following statement is true or false:
When describing digital systems or information systems, systems thinkers acknowledge that hardware, software and data are not the only components of the system. Users must also interact with parts of a system, usually by following procedures and using interfaces.

Abraham Maslow was active in the study of self-actualizing individuals. What does the term "self-actualization" mean?

You are creating a brief technical summary of a thesis, article, or report usually providing the gist of the research reports done in different fields. It includes the overall purpose of the study and the research problem(s) you investigated, major findings or trends found as a result of your analysis, and a brief summary of your interpretations and conclusion. Identify the most appropriate type of engineering sense being described in the above lines.

In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be a cause-and-effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and mark your answer as:
Statements:
I. More than two billion pounds of chemicals are spewed into the air every day by industries and vehicles in some countries. II. The international pollution control organisation is expected to penalise the countries which cross the maximum emission limits.

Which of the following is the process of setting objectives, formulating various courses of action to achieve them, and selecting the best possible alternative from the various courses of action available to ensure the completion of organisational goals?

The process of creativity is complete only if

When you want to be creative __________________

Research shows that anyone can learn to be creative. The problem is:

Visualize that you went to a college and answer the question.
Which of the following constitute elements of a college? [Check all that apply]

Wolves were reintroduced in Yellowstone National Park in 1995. Before the wolves turned up the numbers of deer (because there had been nothing to hunt them) had built up in the Yellowstone Park and despite efforts by humans to control them they’d managed to reduce much the vegetation there to almost nothing. They had just grazed it away. Apply your knowledge of the systems view and identify the appropriate changes that had occured in the above-mentioned system after the reintroduction of wolves. [Check all that apply]

The Thomas-Kilmann model for conflict resolution uses 2 axes. They are: [Check all that apply]

Which of the following are examples of poor listening skills? [Check all that apply]

Naeem had to give up on his point of view in a group meeting because he wanted to make sure his team members are all agreeing and that the project is moving. This is an example of what type of conflict management style?

In your new job, you encounter an unhappy customer who yells at you. Immediately, you realize that anger is welling up inside you. This realization demonstrates

Yatin is feeling apprehensive about his sales presentation, but he doesn’t want to admit it to himself. His coworker, Harshitha, pointed it out to him while he was practising what he was going to say. What should she recommend that he do?

Which of the following is a true statement about emotional intelligence and leadership:

_______________ thinking is the ability to see similarities and _______________ thinking is the ability to see differences among various data and events.

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, what is meant by bodily needs?

Consider an ongoing cricket match. If the umpire is removed from the cricket match, it will not affect the match. State whether the following statement is true or false:

State whether the following statement is true or false:
Cross-functional teams are formed to solve complex problems.

Which of these is not an advantage of a virtual team?

Which of the following statements best describes Kaizen?

With reference to the “growth zone”, consider the following statements:
1. A person in this zone exhibits a desire to learn and therefore a tendency to embrace challenges and learn from criticism. 2. A person in this zone allows oneself to learn and develop new skills and abilities when they are easy and manageable.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

What is something you would say if you had a growth mindset?

The elements that are outside your control and that may concern or affect or interest you indirectly, such as war, pandemic, and economy; fall under

When we consider leadership in an organization, we typically refer to

Consider the workplace boundaries of a software salesperson. Inside the circle of influence are efforts to develop positive client relationships, knowledge of software products and sales skills. Outside this circle are assigned sales territories, quality and number of products expected to sell, and company incentive policies. However, as sales performance increases and trust and belief between the supervisor and salesperson develops, the circle of influence grows, resulting in expanded assigned territories, an increased number of products to sell, and opportunities for managerial roles that could impact company policy. Identify the most suitable type of engineering sense being described in the above lines.

Which of the following engineering sense is also known as ‘Jugular’ experiments?

With reference to “vertical communication”, consider the following statements:
1. It is a business communication strategy in which information, tasks, and requests move upward and downward between senior management and lower-level employees. 2. Brainstorming sessions, sharing information, solving problems, and group discussions with coworkers are some examples.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Facial expressions, physical distance, and looking at your watch are all examples of