Question 1

The study of organizational behavior is primarily concerned with the psychosocial, interpersonal, and behavioral dynamics in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

To ensure that skill development does occur and that the learning is self-correcting as it occurs, first, a student:

Accepted Answer

A) must rely primarily on the group process. 
B) should avoid experimenting with new ideas. 
C) must passively accept the direction of others with more knowledge. 
D) must accept responsibility for his or her own behavior, actions, and learning. 
A) must rely primarily on the group process. 
B) should avoid experimenting with new ideas. 
C) must passively accept the direction of others with more knowledge. 
D) must accept responsibility for his or her own behavior, actions, and learning. D

Question 3

In the context of human behavior in organizations, which of the following best defines a challenge?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the mastery of abilities essential to successful functioning in organizations. 
B) It is the unofficial and less visible part of a system. 
C) It is the transformation or modification of an organization and/or its stakeholders. 
D) It is the call to competition, contest, or battle. 
A) It is the mastery of abilities essential to successful functioning in organizations. 
B) It is the unofficial and less visible part of a system. 
C) It is the transformation or modification of an organization and/or its stakeholders. 
D) It is the call to competition, contest, or battle. D

Question 4

Describe the activities involved in learning about organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Learning about organi

Question 5

In the context of interdisciplinary influences on organizational behavior, _____ is the science of human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) philosophy 
B) sociology 
C) management 
D) psychology 
A) philosophy 
B) sociology 
C) management 
D) psychology

Question 6

_____ is the first discipline to take the modern corporation as the unit of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) Engineering 
B) Sociology 
C) Management 
D) Anthropology 
A) Engineering 
B) Sociology 
C) Management 
D) Anthropology

Question 7

In the context of organizational systems, which of the following is true of inputs?

Accepted Answer

A) They are the transformed products delivered to consumers and clients. 
B) They are the materials and resources that are transformed by the organization's technology component. 
C) They are the human, informational, material, and financial resources used by an organization. 
D) They are the products that return to organizations from unsatisfied customers. 
A) They are the transformed products delivered to consumers and clients. 
B) They are the materials and resources that are transformed by the organization's technology component. 
C) They are the human, informational, material, and financial resources used by an organization. 
D) They are the products that return to organizations from unsatisfied customers.

Question 8

Which of the following strategies in organizations might lead to employment uncertainty for people?

Accepted Answer

A) Acquisition strategies 
B) Cost-cutting strategies 
C) Transformational strategies 
D) Behavioral strategies 
A) Acquisition strategies 
B) Cost-cutting strategies 
C) Transformational strategies 
D) Behavioral strategies

Question 9

Which of the following is true of a formal organization?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the less visible part of an organization. 
B) It enables people to think of an organization in logical and rational ways. 
C) It is the part of an organization that indirectly contributes to employee bonding. 
D) It emphasizes people's feeling, thoughts, and attitudes over job performance. 
A) It is the less visible part of an organization. 
B) It enables people to think of an organization in logical and rational ways. 
C) It is the part of an organization that indirectly contributes to employee bonding. 
D) It emphasizes people's feeling, thoughts, and attitudes over job performance.

Question 10

According to Eric Brown, which of the following is an action step for adapting to change?

Accepted Answer

A) Being relentless to decisions 
B) Believing in leadership 
C) Having a positive attitude 
D) Having a reactive attitude 
A) Being relentless to decisions 
B) Believing in leadership 
C) Having a positive attitude 
D) Having a reactive attitude

Question 11

Identify the different sectors in an economy.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Large and small organ

Question 12

SureYou, a company based in Dallas, provides health and medical insurance. The company introduced new schemes and benefits to its customers in hopes of increasing sales. SureYou is an example of a company that operates in the _____ of the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) manufacturing sector 
B) service sector 
C) nonprofit sector 
D) government sector 
A) manufacturing sector 
B) service sector 
C) nonprofit sector 
D) government sector

Question 13

Which of the following is true of management?

Accepted Answer

A) It takes society rather than the individual as its point of departure. 
B) It traces its origins to philosophy and the science of physiology. 
C) It examines the effects of efficient organizational cultures on organizational performance. 
D) It includes the design, implementation, and supervision of various administrative and organizational systems. 
A) It takes society rather than the individual as its point of departure. 
B) It traces its origins to philosophy and the science of physiology. 
C) It examines the effects of efficient organizational cultures on organizational performance. 
D) It includes the design, implementation, and supervision of various administrative and organizational systems.

Question 14

The ultimate objective of skill application and experiential learning is that:

Accepted Answer

A) one channelizes the experiences gained from the ordered activities in the workplace and employs them in aptitude tests. 
B) one transfers the process employed in learning from structured activities to learning from unstructured opportunities in the workplace. 
C) one conveys information from their instructors to their peers. 
D) one modifies one's behavior to comply with organizational standards. 
A) one channelizes the experiences gained from the ordered activities in the workplace and employs them in aptitude tests. 
B) one transfers the process employed in learning from structured activities to learning from unstructured opportunities in the workplace. 
C) one conveys information from their instructors to their peers. 
D) one modifies one's behavior to comply with organizational standards.

Question 15

In the context of the open systems view of organization, _____ involves the systems of communication, authority and roles, and workflow.

Accepted Answer

A) task 
B) technology 
C) structure 
D) output 
A) task 
B) technology 
C) structure 
D) output

Question 16

Total quality management is an employee-driven philosophy of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the context of interdisciplinary influences on organizational behavior, _____ is the science of human learned behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) management 
B) anthropology 
C) sociology 
D) psychology 
A) management 
B) anthropology 
C) sociology 
D) psychology

Question 18

In the context of organizational behavior, people become _____ in the midst of change.

Accepted Answer

A) open and responsive 
B) more productive 
C) more motivated 
D) rigid and reactive 
A) open and responsive 
B) more productive 
C) more motivated 
D) rigid and reactive

Question 19

The informal organization is the official, legitimate, and most visible part of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Critical thinking enables students to identify inconsistencies and limitations in the current body of objective knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The study of organizational behavior is primarily concerned with the psychosocial, interpersonal, and behavioral dynamics in organizations.

To ensure that skill development does occur and that the learning is self-correcting as it occurs, first, a student:

In the context of human behavior in organizations, which of the following best defines a challenge?

Describe the activities involved in learning about organizational behavior.

In the context of interdisciplinary influences on organizational behavior, _____ is the science of human behavior.

_____ is the first discipline to take the modern corporation as the unit of analysis.

In the context of organizational systems, which of the following is true of inputs?

Which of the following strategies in organizations might lead to employment uncertainty for people?

Which of the following is true of a formal organization?

According to Eric Brown, which of the following is an action step for adapting to change?

Identify the different sectors in an economy.

SureYou, a company based in Dallas, provides health and medical insurance. The company introduced new schemes and benefits to its customers in hopes of increasing sales. SureYou is an example of a company that operates in the _____ of the economy.

Which of the following is true of management?

The ultimate objective of skill application and experiential learning is that:

In the context of the open systems view of organization, _____ involves the systems of communication, authority and roles, and workflow.

Total quality management is an employee-driven philosophy of management.

In the context of interdisciplinary influences on organizational behavior, _____ is the science of human learned behavior.

In the context of organizational behavior, people become _____ in the midst of change.

The informal organization is the official, legitimate, and most visible part of an organization.

Critical thinking enables students to identify inconsistencies and limitations in the current body of objective knowledge.

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters

Exam 1: Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

The study of organizational behavior is primarily concerned with the psychosocial, interpersonal, and behavioral dynamics in organizations.

To ensure that skill development does occur and that the learning is self-correcting as it occurs, first, a student:

In the context of human behavior in organizations, which of the following best defines a challenge?

Describe the activities involved in learning about organizational behavior.

In the context of interdisciplinary influences on organizational behavior, _____ is the science of human behavior.

_____ is the first discipline to take the modern corporation as the unit of analysis.

In the context of organizational systems, which of the following is true of inputs?

Which of the following strategies in organizations might lead to employment uncertainty for people?

Which of the following is true of a formal organization?

According to Eric Brown, which of the following is an action step for adapting to change?

Identify the different sectors in an economy.

SureYou, a company based in Dallas, provides health and medical insurance. The company introduced new schemes and benefits to its customers in hopes of increasing sales. SureYou is an example of a company that operates in the _____ of the economy.

Which of the following is true of management?

The ultimate objective of skill application and experiential learning is that:

In the context of the open systems view of organization, _____ involves the systems of communication, authority and roles, and workflow.

Total quality management is an employee-driven philosophy of management.

In the context of interdisciplinary influences on organizational behavior, _____ is the science of human learned behavior.

In the context of organizational behavior, people become _____ in the midst of change.

The informal organization is the official, legitimate, and most visible part of an organization.

Critical thinking enables students to identify inconsistencies and limitations in the current body of objective knowledge.

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters