Indian Institute of Technology Madras
BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper
BSGN3001 · Strategies for Professional Growth
Leadership, teams & communication
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- MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
- Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
- Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.
Quiz 2 · 3 Aug 2025 (AN)Quiz 2
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Q1MCQ1 Mark·Choose one optionIn business communication, what does an outline generally refer to in the context of preparing a presentation?
- AA list of tools and technologies used to deliver the presentation
- BA checklist of audience needs and the overall purpose of the presentation
- CA structured list of main topics or key points to be covered in the presentation
- DA compilation of references and citations used in the presentation
- Q2MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
In business communication, which of the following best helps prevent graphs or charts from presenting misleading information during a presentation?
- AUse stacked graphs or charts to add depth
- BUse 3-D effects to make the visuals more attractive
- CUse vibrant colors to catch audience attention
- DUse complete and consistent scales for graph axes
Read the passage below, then answer Q3–Q5

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.
Q3MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option[Leadership Style] A senior data scientist ensures the team follows exact data cleaning protocols, insists on specific documentation formats, and double-checks that model evaluation steps are completed precisely as outlined in the workflow. Which leadership style does this behaviour represent?
- ATask-oriented
- BPeople-oriented
- Q4MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
[Leadership Style] A lead ML engineer regularly shares sprint progress updates, sets strict model deployment deadlines, and enforces performance benchmarks with clear incentives for goals and accountability for delays. Which leadership style does this behaviour represent?
- ATask-oriented
- BPeople-oriented
- Q5MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
[Leadership Style] A product manager begins each stand-up by checking inpersonally with teammates, facilitates cross-functional discussions, and ensures psychological safety is maintained during team retrospectives. Which leadershipstyle does this behaviour represent?
- ATask-oriented
- BPeople-oriented
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- Q6MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
[Teams] A cross-functional team is working on optimizing customer retention for an e-commerce platform. Ravi, the data engineer, focuses on ensuring clean and structured data pipelines, while Meera, the data scientist, develops predictive models to identify at-risk customers. Meanwhile, Kiran from the marketing team interprets insights to craft targeted engagement strategies. By integrating their diverse expertise, the team creates a data-driven retention strategy that improves customer loyalty and business performance—an outcome none of them could have achieved alone. [Teams] What concept best explains the team's success?
- AShared expertise
- BSynergy
- CRole clarity
- DTeam management
- Q7MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
[Listening] During a high-stakes product strategy meeting, team lead Amogh actively nods, rephrases key points for clarity, and asks thoughtful questions to ensure alignment. He maintains consistent eye contact, allows speakers to finish without interruption, and reflects on feedback before responding. As a result, his team members feel acknowledged and engaged in the decision-making process. [Listening] What type of listening is Amogh demonstrating?
- APassive Listening
- BSuperficial Listening
- CActive Listening
- DCritical Listening
- Q8MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
[Leadership] In a fast-growing fintech startup, Raghav ensures the operations team follows structured protocols, meets deadlines, and maintains compliance. His primary goal was to administer tasks effectively and keep the team aligned with existing workflows. On the other hand, Kavya, leading the product innovation team, focuses on inspiring her teammates, encouraging experimentation, and innovation. She regularly mentors individuals to help them reach their potential, even beyond their current roles. [Leadership] What best describes the difference between the two approaches?
- ARaghav shows leadership, Kavya shows management
- BRaghav shows management, Kavya shows leadership
- CBoth show transactional leadership
- DBoth focus on administrative control