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Organizational Humor and Workplace Culture

Description: Test your knowledge on the role of humor in organizational settings and its impact on workplace culture.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary function of humor in the workplace?

  1. To create a positive and relaxed atmosphere

  2. To increase productivity and efficiency

  3. To resolve conflicts and improve communication

  4. To enhance creativity and innovation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Humor serves as a social lubricant that helps to create a more positive and relaxed work environment, fostering camaraderie and reducing stress.

Which theory suggests that humor can be used as a coping mechanism in stressful situations?

  1. The Relief Theory

  2. The Incongruity Theory

  3. The Superiority Theory

  4. The Social Exchange Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Relief Theory posits that humor can provide a temporary escape from stressors, allowing individuals to cope with difficult situations and reduce anxiety.

What is the term used to describe the use of humor to poke fun at oneself?

  1. Self-deprecating humor

  2. Irony

  3. Sarcasm

  4. Wit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-deprecating humor involves making fun of oneself in a lighthearted manner, often to deflect criticism or create a sense of relatability.

Which type of humor is characterized by the use of wordplay and clever turns of phrase?

  1. Puns

  2. Irony

  3. Sarcasm

  4. Wit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wit is a form of humor that relies on wordplay, clever turns of phrase, and unexpected juxtapositions to create amusement.

What is the term used to describe the use of humor to make fun of others?

  1. Self-deprecating humor

  2. Irony

  3. Sarcasm

  4. Wit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sarcasm is a form of humor that involves making ironic or mocking remarks, often with the intent to criticize or belittle someone or something.

According to the Incongruity Theory, what is the key element that makes something humorous?

  1. Surprise

  2. Relevance

  3. Appropriateness

  4. Originality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Incongruity Theory suggests that humor arises from the unexpected or surprising combination of elements that are normally unrelated or contradictory.

Which type of humor involves making fun of a person's physical appearance or personal characteristics?

  1. Physical humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Physical humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a person's physical appearance or physical characteristics, such as their facial features, body shape, or mannerisms.

What is the term used to describe the use of humor to make fun of a particular social group or culture?

  1. Physical humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a particular social group or culture, often highlighting their unique customs, beliefs, or behaviors.

Which type of humor involves making fun of politicians or political events?

  1. Physical humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Political humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of politicians, political parties, or political events, often using satire or irony to highlight their shortcomings or absurdities.

What is the term used to describe the use of humor to make fun of a particular race or ethnic group?

  1. Physical humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racial humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a particular race or ethnic group, often using stereotypes or caricatures to highlight their perceived differences or shortcomings.

Which type of humor involves making fun of a person's intelligence or lack thereof?

  1. Intellectual humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Intellectual humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a person's intelligence or lack thereof, often using puns, wordplay, or references to obscure or specialized knowledge.

What is the term used to describe the use of humor to make fun of a person's religious beliefs or practices?

  1. Religious humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Religious humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a person's religious beliefs or practices, often using satire or irony to highlight their perceived inconsistencies or absurdities.

Which type of humor involves making fun of a person's gender or sexual orientation?

  1. Gender humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a person's gender or sexual orientation, often using stereotypes or caricatures to highlight their perceived differences or shortcomings.

What is the term used to describe the use of humor to make fun of a person's age or physical condition?

  1. Ageist humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ageist humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a person's age or physical condition, often using stereotypes or caricatures to highlight their perceived differences or shortcomings.

Which type of humor involves making fun of a person's disability or impairment?

  1. Disability humor

  2. Political humor

  3. Cultural humor

  4. Racial humor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Disability humor is a form of humor that involves making fun of a person's disability or impairment, often using stereotypes or caricatures to highlight their perceived differences or shortcomings.

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