Quiz Questions

Topic 1 – Indian Ethos and personality development

1) Ethos is derived from a Greek work which means

i. Personality
ii. Attitude
iii. Approach
iv. Character

2) “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is a sanskrit phrase mentioned in Maha Upanishad, it means

i. The world belongs to me
ii. The world belongs to everyone
iii. The world has no boundaries
iv. The world is one family

3) What is the meaning of “Archet Dana Manabhyam” revealed by India’s ancient scriptures in
relation to Indian Ethos in Management?
i. Every job is an opportunity to do good in the world and thus benefit materially and
spiritually in our lives.
ii. Serve people not only with material things but also with respect to their inner divinity
iii. The strength and motivation to do good at work comes from the inner God, through
prayer, spiritual learning and unselfish work.
iv. He who works calmly and mentally benefits greatly

4) Intuition skills enable one to cope with confidence the fluctuating environment and rapid
changes. What does Intuition mean?

i. Act of being Present-minded

ii. Act of being Self-aware
iii. Act of instinctively knowing things without the need for reasoning
iv. Act of being genuine
Topic 2 - Work Ethos and values for professional managers

1) Which among these is not a value for professional managers?

i. Autonomy
ii. Equity
iii. Opportunity
iv. Procrastination

2) Which characteristic mentioned below does not pertain to managerial ethos?

i. Pro-action/Pro-active
ii. Action goal orientation
iii. Problem-solving attitude
iv. Inclined to Scepticism

3) Socialization is a process of adaptation by which

i. ‘New’ members come to understand the basic values, norms, and customs for
becoming ‘accepted’ members of an organization.
ii. ‘New’ members get acquainted with the ‘existing’ members of an organisation
iii. ‘New’ members get to learn from the ‘existing’ members of an organization
iv. ‘New’ members become confident about themselves

4) Experienced Managers have certain work values in common. Choose the value that does
not pertain to efficient management.
i. Being Accountable
ii. Focusing on detail
iii. Being far-fetched
iv. Being Realistic
Topic 3 - Indian Values, value systems and Wisdom for modern managers

1) “Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam” is a key management principle that can be learned from our
Indian Value Systems. What does that mean?
i. Performing the work with utmost sincerity without any attachment to end result
ii. Doing work with honesty and integrity
iii. Performing the work due to the benefits you get from achieving it
iv. Doing work that you are passionate about

2) Karma Yoga enlightens modern managers with key management principles. Which among
this is not true?
i. One should always hold only himself responsible for whatever goes right or wrong
ii. Perform your duty without self-pride and benefits you get from achieving.
iii. fruits of work should not be the driving force while performing the duty.
iv. let the fruits of action motivate you for performing the duty efficiently

3) Holistic approach in Management is an important concept learned from Indian values.

Which statement has no relation with the above concept?
i. Connects every individual to work as one team
ii. Understanding how every individual’s effort benefits as a whole
iii. Gives new perspective which can positively influence decision making
iv. Causes unnecessary intervention in decision making process

4) The Dwandik theory of Stress is an Indian perspective of stress mentioned in Bhagavad

Gita. How it can be defined?
i. Stress arises from the cosmos of continuous interaction of two opposing or
contradictory elements in the “fabric of life” of our lives.
ii. Stress is caused due to worrying about something
iii. Stress arises from having responsibilities that you find overwhelming
iv. Stress arises from not being able to adapt to new changes in life
Topic 4 - Management lessons from the Vedas, Puranas, Indian religious

1) Chanakya who was the counsellor and advisor to King Chandragupta, founder of the
Mauryan empire of North India, was the author of the famous management book named
i. Vanashastra
ii. Arthashastra
iii. Danushastra
iv. Bhrigushastra

2) Sattwa, Rajas & Tamas are three gunas that must be equally balanced for an organization
to do well. Choose the correct meaning of the three gunas.
i. Personality, Character, Efficiency
ii. Character, Personality, Inefficiency
iii. Knowledge, Passion, Inactivity
iv. Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity

3) The holy Quran has created a framework for efficient management. Which one of these
does not belong to the framework?
i. Obedience and Respect for Authority
ii. Joint Consultation and Motivation
iii. Principles of Equal Opportunities
iv. Nepotism in the workplace

4) In the holy book Bible, God approaches Abraham in Genesis 12 and tells him to “Go forth
from your country, and from your relatives and from your father’s house, to the land which I
will show you.” What management lesson does it teach?
i. Leaders should migrate to other countries
ii. Leaders should separate from their parents
iii. Leaders should embrace the unknown
iv. Leaders should obey to God
Topic 5 - Spirituality in Business Management

1) Which among these is not true considering Spirituality in Business management?

i. Spiritual values such as Integrity, Honesty and Accountability is inculcated
ii. Causes unnecessary conflict of opinion between individuals
iii. Spirituality in business management develop trust among employees
iv. Help individuals to know better about themselves.

2) Spirituality in Business management instils many spiritual values in a person. Which

among the following is not a spiritual value?
i. Cooperation
ii. Trustworthiness
iii. Integrity
iv. Ignorance

3) Spirituality in Business Management will help the individual to

i. Become more pious
ii. Worship the workplace
iii. Preach religious beliefs
iv. Development of the “self” so that they are in a more inclusive, holistic and peaceful
state of consciousness

4) The spiritual impact on a business organization has been studied worldwide. Which of the
following statement cannot be considered as a spiritual impact on an organization?
i. Organization with spiritual values bring higher growth, efficiency and return on
investment.
ii. Spirituality has a positive association with productivity
iii. Spirituality results in motivation, commitment and adaptability
iv. Spirituality in organization will make the individual more devoted to God
Answers

Topic 1

1) iv. Character

2) iv. The world is one family

3) ii. Serve people not only with material things but also with respect to their inner divinity

4) iii. Act of instinctively knowing things without the need for reasoning

Topic 2

1) iv. Procrastination

2) iv. Inclined to Scepticism

3) i. ‘New’ members come to understand the basic values, norms, and customs for becoming
‘accepted’ members of an organization.
4) iii. Being far-fetched

Topic 3

1) i. Performing the work with utmost sincerity without any attachment to end result

2) iv. let the fruits of action motivate you for performing the duty efficiently

3) iv. Causes unnecessary intervention in decision making process

4) i. Stress arises from the cosmos of continuous interaction of two opposing or

contradictory elements in the “fabric of life” of our lives.
Topic 4

1) ii. Arthashastra

2) iii. Knowledge, Passion, Inactivity

3) iv. Nepotism in the workplace

4) iii. Leaders should embrace the unknown

Topic 5

1) ii. Causes unnecessary conflict of opinion between individuals

2) iv. Ignorance

3) iv. Development of the “self” so that they are in a more inclusive, holistic and peaceful
state of consciousness
4) iv. Spirituality in organization will make the individual more devoted to God
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Quiz Questions
Topic 1 – Indian Ethos and personality development
1) Ethos is derived from a Greek work which means 
i. Personality
ii. Attitude
iii. Approach
iv. Character
2) “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is a sanskrit phrase mentioned in Maha Upanishad, it means
i. The world belongs to me
ii. The world belongs to everyone
iii. The world has no boundaries
iv. The world is one family
3) What is the meaning of “Archet Dana Manabhyam” revealed by India’s ancient scriptures in relation to Indian Ethos in Management?
i. Every job is an opportunity to do good in the world and thus benefit materially and spiritually in our lives.
ii. Serve people not only with material things but also with respect to their inner divinity
iii. The strength and motivation to do good at work comes from the inner God, through prayer, spiritual learning and unselfish work.
iv. He who works calmly and mentally benefits greatly
4) Intuition skills enable one to cope with confidence the fluctuating environment and rapid changes. What does Intuition mean?
i. Act of being Present­minded
ii. Act of being Self­aware
iii. Act of instinctively knowing things without the need for reasoning
iv. Act of being genuine
Topic 2 ­ Work Ethos and values for professional managers
1) Which among these is not a value for professional managers?
i. Autonomy
ii. Equity
iii. Opportunity
iv. Procrastination
2) Which characteristic mentioned below does not pertain to managerial ethos?
i. Pro­action/Pro­active
ii. Action goal orientation
iii. Problem­solving attitude
iv. Inclined to Scepticism
3) Socialization is a process of adaptation by which 
i. ‘New’ members come to understand the basic values, norms, and customs for becoming ‘accepted’ members of an organization.
ii. ‘New’ members get acquainted with the ‘existing’ members of an organisation
iii. ‘New’ members get to learn from the ‘existing’ members of an organization
iv. ‘New’ members become confident about themselves
4) Experienced Managers have certain work values in common. Choose the value that does not pertain to efficient management.
i. Being Accountable
ii. Focusing on detail
iii. Being far­fetched
iv. Being Realistic
Topic 3 ­ Indian Values, value systems and Wisdom for modern managers
1) “Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam” is a key management principle that can be learned from our Indian Value Systems. What does that mean?
i. Performing the work with utmost sincerity without any attachment to end result
ii. Doing work with honesty and integrity
iii. Performing the work due to the benefits you get from achieving it 
iv. Doing work that you are passionate about
2) Karma Yoga enlightens modern managers with key management principles. Which among this is not true?
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i. One should always hold only himself responsible for whatever goes right or wrong
ii. Perform your duty without self­pride and benefits you get from achieving.
iii. fruits of work should not be the driving force while performing the duty.
iv. let the fruits of action motivate you for performing the duty efficiently
3) Holistic approach in Management is an important concept learned from Indian values. Which statement has no relation with the above concept?
i. Connects every individual to work as one team
ii. Understanding how every individual’s effort benefits as a whole
iii. Gives new perspective which can positively influence decision making
iv. Causes unnecessary intervention in decision making process
4) The Dwandik theory of Stress is an Indian perspective of stress mentioned in Bhagavad Gita. How it can be defined?
i. Stress arises from the cosmos of continuous interaction of two opposing or contradictory elements in the “fabric of life” of our lives.
ii. Stress is caused due to worrying about something
iii. Stress arises from having responsibilities that you find overwhelming
iv. Stress arises from not being able to adapt to new changes in life
Topic 4 ­ Management lessons from the Vedas, Puranas, Indian religious
1) Chanakya who was the counsellor and advisor to King Chandragupta, founder of the Mauryan empire of North India, was the author of the famo
i. Vanashastra
ii. Arthashastra
iii. Danushastra
iv. Bhrigushastra
2) Sattwa, Rajas & Tamas are three gunas that must be equally balanced for an organization to do well. Choose the correct meaning of the three g
i. Personality, Character, Efficiency
ii. Character, Personality, Inefficiency
iii. Knowledge, Passion, Inactivity
iv. Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity
3) The holy Quran has created a framework for efficient management. Which one of these does not belong to the framework?
i. Obedience and Respect for Authority
ii. Joint Consultation and Motivation
iii. Principles of Equal Opportunities
iv. Nepotism in the workplace
4) In the holy book Bible, God approaches Abraham in Genesis 12 and tells him to “Go forth from your country, and from your relatives and from yo
it teach?
i. Leaders should migrate to other countries
ii. Leaders should separate from their parents
iii. Leaders should embrace the unknown
iv. Leaders should obey to God

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