Question 1

The most basic level of analysis in organizational behavior research is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dyad level 
B)  organizational level 
C)  industry level 
D)  individual level 
A)  dyad level 
B)  organizational level 
C)  industry level 
D)  individual level

Question 2

Skills for critical thinking should include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  biases 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  passivity 
D)  undisciplined thinking 
A)  biases 
B)  self-awareness 
C)  passivity 
D)  undisciplined thinking

Question 3

Define hypothesis and explain how it can be used in OB research.

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation m

Question 4

Prosocial motivation is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a new concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits no one 
B)  a new concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits everyone 
C)  the first concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits themselves 
D)  the newest concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits themselves 
A)  a new concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits no one 
B)  a new concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits everyone 
C)  the first concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits themselves 
D)  the newest concept of motivation that assesses the degree of how employees behave that benefits themselves

Question 5

Organizational behavior is the study of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic management processes 
B)  information technology 
C)  individuals at home 
D)  individuals and their behaviors at work 
A)  strategic management processes 
B)  information technology 
C)  individuals at home 
D)  individuals and their behaviors at work

Question 6

How is EBM different in the global world than in North America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing differs. 
B)  Everything differs. 
C)  One needs to question if the North American EBM will apply abroad. 
D)  One does not need to question things before going overseas. 
A)  Nothing differs. 
B)  Everything differs. 
C)  One needs to question if the North American EBM will apply abroad. 
D)  One does not need to question things before going overseas.

Question 7

The scientific method is best used in organizational behavior because it allows for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders to form hypotheses, collect observations, and collect data and test it with statistical techniques 
B)  leaders to collect observations and data and test it with emotional techniques 
C)  leaders to form hypotheses and collect data and disregard observations 
D)  leaders to disprove data and observations and test it with statistical techniques 
A)  leaders to form hypotheses, collect observations, and collect data and test it with statistical techniques 
B)  leaders to collect observations and data and test it with emotional techniques 
C)  leaders to form hypotheses and collect data and disregard observations 
D)  leaders to disprove data and observations and test it with statistical techniques

Question 8

Nisha wants to make sure that she is working her way to her goals. What is the best way for her to assess them?

Accepted Answer

A)  general outcomes 
B)  measurable outcomes 
C)  expectations 
D)  measurable expectations 
A)  general outcomes 
B)  measurable outcomes 
C)  expectations 
D)  measurable expectations

Question 9

Turnover intentions is best defined as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistently being absent from work with reason 
B)  being at work at all times 
C)  reasons why employees think about quitting 
D)  being at work with a negative attitude 
A)  consistently being absent from work with reason 
B)  being at work at all times 
C)  reasons why employees think about quitting 
D)  being at work with a negative attitude

Question 10

Which of the following is a discipline that organizational behavior draws from?

Accepted Answer

A)  social media 
B)  mathematics 
C)  information technology 
D)  applied psychology 
A)  social media 
B)  mathematics 
C)  information technology 
D)  applied psychology

Question 11

Theories and predictions are important in organizational behavior because they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore prior research and help develop new areas 
B)  build upon prior research and help develop new areas 
C)  ignore old and new research 
D)  develop new research areas 
A)  ignore prior research and help develop new areas 
B)  build upon prior research and help develop new areas 
C)  ignore old and new research 
D)  develop new research areas

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a dyadic relationship in an organization ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mentor and protégé 
B)  supervisor news reporter 
C)  CEO and top management team 
D)  trainer and janitor 
A)  mentor and protégé 
B)  supervisor news reporter 
C)  CEO and top management team 
D)  trainer and janitor

Question 13

With regard to EBM, leaders are encouraged to emphasize drawbacks as well as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  failures 
B)  hindrances 
C)  virtues 
D)  deal breakers 
A)  failures 
B)  hindrances 
C)  virtues 
D)  deal breakers

Question 14

Kurt Lewin has been attributed with saying: "There is nothing as practical as a good theory."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There are various levels of analysis when studying organizational behavior. Which of the following is NOT one of the levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual level 
B)  dyad level 
C)  group level 
D)  triad level 
A)  individual level 
B)  dyad level 
C)  group level 
D)  triad level

Question 16

Putting theory into practice can be difficult if it is not executed properly. The best way to put theory into practice is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  control what can happen and be able to explain it 
B)  describe the problem and predict whether it will happen again or not 
C)  describe the problem, predict the future, control the change and explain it 
D)  describe the problem, predict the future, explain it, and decide whether you can control the change 
A)  control what can happen and be able to explain it 
B)  describe the problem and predict whether it will happen again or not 
C)  describe the problem, predict the future, control the change and explain it 
D)  describe the problem, predict the future, explain it, and decide whether you can control the change

Question 17

Job satisfaction includes ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  how happy someone is with his or her job 
B)  how happy someone is with their spending habits 
C)  how happy someone is with his or her spouse or partner 
D)  how happy someone is with his or her coworkers 
A)  how happy someone is with his or her job 
B)  how happy someone is with their spending habits 
C)  how happy someone is with his or her spouse or partner 
D)  how happy someone is with his or her coworkers

Question 18

Which of the following is recognized as a level of analysis in organizational behavior research?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  social 
C)  industry 
D)  dynamic 
A)  emotional 
B)  social 
C)  industry 
D)  dynamic

Question 19

Describe what outcome variables are and why they are used in the study of OB.

Accepted Answer

The five outcome variables are performan

Question 20

An example of the group and team level is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals who do not work toward a common goal 
B)  a team that has high-performance norms that encourage a team member to perform at their best 
C)  cultural characteristics that have a profound influence on an individual member's behavior 
D)  comparisons are made across different industries 
A)  individuals who do not work toward a common goal 
B)  a team that has high-performance norms that encourage a team member to perform at their best 
C)  cultural characteristics that have a profound influence on an individual member's behavior 
D)  comparisons are made across different industries

The most basic level of analysis in organizational behavior research is ______.

Skills for critical thinking should include ______.

Define hypothesis and explain how it can be used in OB research.

Prosocial motivation is ______.

Organizational behavior is the study of ______.

How is EBM different in the global world than in North America?

The scientific method is best used in organizational behavior because it allows for ______.

Nisha wants to make sure that she is working her way to her goals. What is the best way for her to assess them?

Turnover intentions is best defined as ______.

Which of the following is a discipline that organizational behavior draws from?

Theories and predictions are important in organizational behavior because they ______.

Which of the following is an example of a dyadic relationship in an organization ______.

With regard to EBM, leaders are encouraged to emphasize drawbacks as well as ______.

Kurt Lewin has been attributed with saying: "There is nothing as practical as a good theory."

There are various levels of analysis when studying organizational behavior. Which of the following is NOT one of the levels?

Putting theory into practice can be difficult if it is not executed properly. The best way to put theory into practice is to ______.

Job satisfaction includes ______.

Which of the following is recognized as a level of analysis in organizational behavior research?

Describe what outcome variables are and why they are used in the study of OB.

An example of the group and team level is ______.

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

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Exam 1: What Is Organizational Behavior?

The most basic level of analysis in organizational behavior research is ______.

Skills for critical thinking should include ______.

Define hypothesis and explain how it can be used in OB research.

Prosocial motivation is ______.

Organizational behavior is the study of ______.

How is EBM different in the global world than in North America?

The scientific method is best used in organizational behavior because it allows for ______.

Nisha wants to make sure that she is working her way to her goals. What is the best way for her to assess them?

Turnover intentions is best defined as ______.

Which of the following is a discipline that organizational behavior draws from?

Theories and predictions are important in organizational behavior because they ______.

Which of the following is an example of a dyadic relationship in an organization ______.

With regard to EBM, leaders are encouraged to emphasize drawbacks as well as ______.

Kurt Lewin has been attributed with saying: "There is nothing as practical as a good theory."

There are various levels of analysis when studying organizational behavior. Which of the following is NOT one of the levels?

Putting theory into practice can be difficult if it is not executed properly. The best way to put theory into practice is to ______.

Job satisfaction includes ______.

Which of the following is recognized as a level of analysis in organizational behavior research?

Describe what outcome variables are and why they are used in the study of OB.

An example of the group and team level is ______.

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

Filters