D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence - Set 4 - Part 1

Test your knowledge of technical writing concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 1: A manager notices that the team lacks collaboration and decides to organize team-building exercises. Which management technique does this resemble?

Performance management

Task management

Participative management

Strategic management

Question 2: A company is struggling with employee retention. The leadership implements a system to reward employees for long-term commitment. Which motivational theory does this align with?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

McClelland’s Theory of Needs

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 3: A student believes that because they received one bad grade, they will fail the semester. What fallacy is this an example of?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 4: A company decides to focus on improving product quality by enhancing its production processes. Which change management model would be most effective?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 5: A manager notices that some employees are unmotivated and decides to give them more challenging tasks to enhance engagement. Which motivational theory does this align with?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

McClelland’s Theory of Needs

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 6: A person argues that because they were late to one meeting, they will lose their job. What fallacy is this?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 7: A company decides to restructure its workflow to enhance efficiency. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 8: A manager decides to provide employees with opportunities for personal growth and development to improve job satisfaction. Which motivational theory does this align with?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

McClelland’s Theory of Needs

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 9: A student assumes that because they didn’t participate in one class discussion, they will fail the course. What fallacy does this represent?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 10: A company decides to focus on improving communication among team members. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 11: A manager provides regular feedback to ensure that employees meet their goals. What management technique does this resemble?

Micromanagement

Task management

Performance management

Strategic management

Question 12: A person believes that because they succeeded in one area of their job, they will always perform well. What fallacy is this an example of?

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Slippery slope

Post hoc fallacy

Question 13: A company decides to implement a system to hold employees accountable for their tasks. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 14: A student believes that because they failed one quiz, they will never pass the course. What fallacy does this represent?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 15: A manager decides to implement a new rewards system to increase employee motivation. Which motivational theory does this align with?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

McClelland’s Theory of Needs

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 16: A person assumes that because one event happened after another, the first event must have caused the second. What fallacy is this?

Post hoc fallacy

Slippery slope

False dilemma

Hasty generalization

Question 17: A company decides to improve customer satisfaction by focusing on employee engagement. Which change management model would be most appropriate?

Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model

Lewin’s Change Management Model

ADKAR Model

McKinsey 7-S Model

Question 18: A student argues that because they missed one assignment, they will fail the semester. What fallacy is this an example of?

Slippery slope

Hasty generalization

False dilemma

Post hoc fallacy

Question 19: A company decides to offer employees flexible work hours to increase job satisfaction. Which motivational theory does this align with?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

McClelland’s Theory of Needs

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Question 20: A manager implements a new system where employees are held accountable for their part in projects. Which management technique does this resemble?

Task management

Micromanagement

Performance management

Strategic management

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