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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Personnel Officer' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '153/2023/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was ''. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
D:-intrinsic motivation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-Distinguish the difference between group and interpersonal
communication
A:-Small group communication is mediated while interpersonal is face to face
B:-Formalized roles are less likely to occur in small group communication than
in interpersonal communication
C:-Coordinating group interaction is more complex than coordinating
interpersonal interaction
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Ashok has a dull day at work and feels the need to go out and have a
nice time at a party. Which motivational theory could explain his need to party?
A:-Drive-reduction theory
B:-Optimum arousal theory
C:-Incentive theory
D:-Male bonding
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Ildentify a major barriers to effective communication from the
statements given below
A:-Use of simple words, cool reaction and defensive attitude
B:-Dialogue, summary and self-review
C:-Moralising, being judgemental and comments of consolation
D:-Personal statements, eye contact and simple narration
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-Contingency theories of leadership based upon
A:-That there is a single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
B:-That there is a single style of leadership appropriate to all managers
C:-That there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-Instant messaging is a technology originally designed to have
at the workplace.
A:-One to one personal chat
B:-One-to-one public chat
C:-One too much public chat
D:-One to much public chat
Correct Answer:- Option-A