Question 1

Much of the intellectual and physical work done in organizations is quite literally performed by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much of the intellectual and physical work...

Question 2

What are the major contributors to absenteeism?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor leadership and stress 
B) Poor leadership and poorly designed jobs 
C) Stress and poorly designed jobs 
D) Stress and downsizing 
E) Poor leadership and downsizing 
A) Poor leadership and stress 
B) Poor leadership and poorly designed jobs 
C) Stress and poorly designed jobs 
D) Stress and downsizing 
E) Poor leadership and downsizing

Question 3

A survey of senior executives from all over the world found that talent was ranked as the most critical challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The interventions or technologies for change proposed by the field of organizational behaviour (such as certain forms of supervision and job design)most clearly reflect which goal of the field?

Accepted Answer

A) Prediction 
B) Analysis 
C) Explanation 
D) Management 
E) Innovation 
A) Prediction 
B) Analysis 
C) Explanation 
D) Management 
E) Innovation

Question 5

Define corporate social responsibility and describe what organizations can do to be more socially responsible.

Accepted Answer

Corporate social responsibility refers t

Question 6

Who was the father of scientific management?

Accepted Answer

A) Henri Fayol 
B) Frederick Taylor 
C) Lyndall Urwick 
D) Max Weber 
E) Elton Mayo 
A) Henri Fayol 
B) Frederick Taylor 
C) Lyndall Urwick 
D) Max Weber 
E) Elton Mayo

Question 7

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) If we can accurately predict organizational behaviour, then we can explain the reason for the behaviour. 
B) "Organizational behaviour" refers to both the behaviour and attitudes of organizational members. 
C) The field of organizational behaviour is concerned with both formal and informal groups in organizations. 
D) The field of organizational behaviour is concerned with the impact of culture on organizations. 
E) The field of organizational behaviour is concerned with determining the most effective structure for organizations. 
A) If we can accurately predict organizational behaviour, then we can explain the reason for the behaviour. 
B) "Organizational behaviour" refers to both the behaviour and attitudes of organizational members. 
C) The field of organizational behaviour is concerned with both formal and informal groups in organizations. 
D) The field of organizational behaviour is concerned with the impact of culture on organizations. 
E) The field of organizational behaviour is concerned with determining the most effective structure for organizations.

Question 8

Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group effort are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group...

Question 9

PCI refers to psychological capabilities intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following represents the fastest growing segment of the Canadian population?

Accepted Answer

A) Women 
B) Senior citizens 
C) Visible minorities 
D) Teenagers 
E) Children 
A) Women 
B) Senior citizens 
C) Visible minorities 
D) Teenagers 
E) Children

Question 11

A manager who wants to centralize power at the top of the organization is creating a ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A manager who wants to centralize power...

Question 12

A family could be an example of an organization,as the term organization is defined in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Psychological capital is considered to be a stable personality trait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Parminder Singh supervises the sheet metal shop at Globetrotter Airlines.One of his employees was late for the second time this week and,in accordance with company policy,Parminder warned him that if he was late again he would be sent home without pay for the day.According to Luthans,Hodgetts,and Rosenkrantz,which of the following managerial activities is Parminder performing?

Accepted Answer

A) Routine communication 
B) Traditional management 
C) Networking 
D) Entrepreneuring 
E) Human resource management 
A) Routine communication 
B) Traditional management 
C) Networking 
D) Entrepreneuring 
E) Human resource management

Question 15

Which of the following best represents the meaning of evidence-based management?

Accepted Answer

A) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on a program implemented in another organization. 
B) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on his previous experience and intuition. 
C) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on a principle he learned in an OB course. 
D) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on an article he read in the newspaper. 
E) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on a book he read on leadership. 
A) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on a program implemented in another organization. 
B) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on his previous experience and intuition. 
C) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on a principle he learned in an OB course. 
D) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on an article he read in the newspaper. 
E) A manager designs a program to reduce absenteeism based on a book he read on leadership.

Question 16

The text argues for a very physical,rather than a social,definition of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A manager who wants to move up in the organization quickly should focus on motivating and developing employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Organizations that communicate their ________ values during recruitment will be more attractive to job seekers.

Accepted Answer

corporate

Question 19

Positive organizational behaviour is the study and application of positively oriented human resource strengths and ________ capacities that can be measured,developed,and effectively managed for performance improvement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Positive organizational behaviour is the study and...

Question 20

A positive work-related state of mind refers to

Accepted Answer

A) psychological capital. 
B) work engagement. 
C) optimism. 
D) hope. 
E) self-efficacy. 
A) psychological capital. 
B) work engagement. 
C) optimism. 
D) hope. 
E) self-efficacy.

Much of the intellectual and physical work done in organizations is quite literally performed by ________.

What are the major contributors to absenteeism?

A survey of senior executives from all over the world found that talent was ranked as the most critical challenge.

The interventions or technologies for change proposed by the field of organizational behaviour (such as certain forms of supervision and job design)most clearly reflect which goal of the field?

Define corporate social responsibility and describe what organizations can do to be more socially responsible.

Who was the father of scientific management?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group effort are called ________.

PCI refers to psychological capabilities intervention.

Which of the following represents the fastest growing segment of the Canadian population?

A manager who wants to centralize power at the top of the organization is creating a ________.

A family could be an example of an organization,as the term organization is defined in the text.

Psychological capital is considered to be a stable personality trait.

Which of the following best represents the meaning of evidence-based management?

The text argues for a very physical,rather than a social,definition of organizations.

A manager who wants to move up in the organization quickly should focus on motivating and developing employees.

Organizations that communicate their ________ values during recruitment will be more attractive to job seekers.

Positive organizational behaviour is the study and application of positively oriented human resource strengths and ________ capacities that can be measured,developed,and effectively managed for performance improvement.

A positive work-related state of mind refers to

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 1: Organizational Behaviour and Management

Much of the intellectual and physical work done in organizations is quite literally performed by ________.

What are the major contributors to absenteeism?

A survey of senior executives from all over the world found that talent was ranked as the most critical challenge.

The interventions or technologies for change proposed by the field of organizational behaviour (such as certain forms of supervision and job design)most clearly reflect which goal of the field?

Define corporate social responsibility and describe what organizations can do to be more socially responsible.

Who was the father of scientific management?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group effort are called ________.

PCI refers to psychological capabilities intervention.

Which of the following represents the fastest growing segment of the Canadian population?

A manager who wants to centralize power at the top of the organization is creating a ________.

A family could be an example of an organization,as the term organization is defined in the text.

Psychological capital is considered to be a stable personality trait.

Which of the following best represents the meaning of evidence-based management?

The text argues for a very physical,rather than a social,definition of organizations.

A manager who wants to move up in the organization quickly should focus on motivating and developing employees.

Organizations that communicate their ________ values during recruitment will be more attractive to job seekers.

Positive organizational behaviour is the study and application of positively oriented human resource strengths and ________ capacities that can be measured,developed,and effectively managed for performance improvement.

A positive work-related state of mind refers to

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters