MGT503 MCQs by ChatGPT

MCQ 1

A project manager asks team members to write ideas individually before discussing them as a group. Which technique is being used?

1. Brainstorming
2. Nominal Group Technique
3. Delphi Technique
4. Groupthink

Correct option: B. Nominal Group Technique

• Members generate ideas independently
• Improves decision quality

MCQ 2

A team is encouraged to produce as many creative ideas as possible without criticism during discussion. This is:

A. Brainstorming B. Dialectical Inquiry C. Group Polarization D. Consensus Decision Making

Correct option: A. Brainstorming

• Focus on quantity of ideas
• Criticism avoided
• Encourages creativity

MCQ 3

When group members avoid conflict to maintain harmony, the situation is called:

A. Constructive Conflict B. Groupthink C. Task Force D. Creative Thinking

Correct option: B. Groupthink

• Suppresses alternative ideas
• Leads to poor decisions
• Happens in cohesive groups

MCQ 4

Experts provide opinions anonymously through questionnaires to solve complex problems. This is:

A. Nominal Group Technique B. Delphi Technique C. Brainstorming D. Task Analysis

Correct option: B. Delphi Technique

• Experts respond anonymously
• Removes peer pressure
• Useful in forecasting

MCQ 5

Which factor MOST improves creativity in group decision making?

1. Strict hierarchy
2. Open communication
3. Strong leader domination
4. Limited participation

Correct option: B. Open communication

• Encourages sharing ideas
• Builds innovation
• Improves problem solving

MCQ 6

Which advantage is associated with group decision making?

1. Faster decision making
2. Limited viewpoints
3. Diverse knowledge and skills
4. Reduced creativity

Correct option: C. Diverse knowledge and skills

• More perspectives available
• Better problem solving
• Higher acceptance

MCQ 7

Group decisions sometimes take longer because of:

A. Individual responsibility B. Diverse opinions C. Reduced communication D. Single authority control

Correct option: B. Diverse opinions

• Many viewpoints
• Discussion takes time
• Can delay decision

MCQ 8

Which technique is BEST when equal participation is required?

1. Brainstorming
2. Nominal Group Technique
3. Groupthink
4. Committee Discussion

Correct option: B. Nominal Group Technique

• Structured participation
• Improves fairness

MCQ 9

Creative thinking in decision making helps organizations to:

A. Reduce innovation B. Improve problem solving C. Increase routine work D. Avoid change

Correct option: B. Improve problem solving

• Generates new ideas
• Encourages innovation
• Supports growth