Question 1

Why do people deserve to be treated differently from other factors of production,such as land,capital,and technology?

Accepted Answer

People deserve to be treated differently from other factors of production because they are of a higher order in the universe.Because of this distinction,they want to be treated with care,respect,and dignity,and they increasingly demand such treatment from their employers.They want to be valued for their skills and abilities,be provided with opportunities to develop themselves,and be given reasonable chances to make meaningful contributions.

Question 2

Without ethical leadership,the new knowledge learned about people becomes a dangerous instrument for possible misuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Activities within organizations are governed by social as well as psychological laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following statements is a fundamental element of the systems approach to organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems generally require inputs and produce outputs. 
B)  Systems produce both intended and unintended consequences. 
C)  The consequences of systems should be examined on both a short-term and long-term basis. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Systems generally require inputs and produce outputs. 
B)  Systems produce both intended and unintended consequences. 
C)  The consequences of systems should be examined on both a short-term and long-term basis. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

What are the four goals of organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

The first objective of organizational be

Question 6

The interaction of motivation and ability determines a person's _____ in any activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge 
B)  skill 
C)  potential performance 
D)  all of the above 
A)  knowledge 
B)  skill 
C)  potential performance 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Which of the following limitations of organizational behavior states that concern for employees can be so greatly overdone that the original purpose of bringing people together-productive organizational outputs for society-is lost?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral targeting 
B)  Behavioral bias 
C)  Law of diminishing returns 
D)  Law of individual differences 
A)  Behavioral targeting 
B)  Behavioral bias 
C)  Law of diminishing returns 
D)  Law of individual differences

Question 8

When organizations _____,stress and conflict increase.

Accepted Answer

A)  stagnate 
B)  decline 
C)  have their survival threatened 
D)  all of the above 
A)  stagnate 
B)  decline 
C)  have their survival threatened 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

The role of managers is to use organizational behavior to help achieve individual,organizational,and societal goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Technology's greatest benefits are that it allows people to do more and better work,and it does not restrict people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following terms represents a continuing challenge to organizational behavior and talks about managers embracing the newest fad to address the symptoms while neglecting underlying problems,or fragmenting their efforts within the firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varying environment 
B)  Managerial practice 
C)  Definitional confusion 
D)  Seeking quick fixes 
A)  Varying environment 
B)  Managerial practice 
C)  Definitional confusion 
D)  Seeking quick fixes

Question 12

Organizational behavior avoids matters relating to interpersonal relationships due to the complexities involved in understanding them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A cost-benefit analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  determines whether potential actions will have a net positive or net negative effect. 
B)  forces managers to merely look at the immediate implications of their actions. 
C)  is done to arrive at a point where costs and revenues become equal. 
D)  is a statistical process that helps determine relationships among several variables. 
A)  determines whether potential actions will have a net positive or net negative effect. 
B)  forces managers to merely look at the immediate implications of their actions. 
C)  is done to arrive at a point where costs and revenues become equal. 
D)  is a statistical process that helps determine relationships among several variables.

Question 14

Organizational behavior starts with a set of fundamental concepts revolving around the nature of people and organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the human resources approach,managers decide what should be done and then closely control employees to ensure task performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Individual differences require that a manager's approach to employees be individual,not statistical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Knowledge × skill = _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ability 
B)  motivation 
C)  potential human performance 
D)  organizational results 
A)  ability 
B)  motivation 
C)  potential human performance 
D)  organizational results

Question 18

The _____ toward organizational behavior means that different situations require different behavioral practices for greatest effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  human resources approach 
B)  contingency approach 
C)  results-oriented approach 
D)  systems approach 
A)  human resources approach 
B)  contingency approach 
C)  results-oriented approach 
D)  systems approach

Question 19

Theories identify important variables and link them to form tentative propositions that can be tested through research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ means that people tend to pay attention to those features of their work environment that are consistent with or reinforce their own expectations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selective perception 
B)  Bandwagon effect 
C)  Subjective validation 
D)  Behavioral bias 
A)  Selective perception 
B)  Bandwagon effect 
C)  Subjective validation 
D)  Behavioral bias

Why do people deserve to be treated differently from other factors of production,such as land,capital,and technology?

Without ethical leadership,the new knowledge learned about people becomes a dangerous instrument for possible misuse.

Activities within organizations are governed by social as well as psychological laws.

Which of the following statements is a fundamental element of the systems approach to organizational behavior?

What are the four goals of organizational behavior?

The interaction of motivation and ability determines a person's _____ in any activity.

Which of the following limitations of organizational behavior states that concern for employees can be so greatly overdone that the original purpose of bringing people together-productive organizational outputs for society-is lost?

When organizations _____,stress and conflict increase.

The role of managers is to use organizational behavior to help achieve individual,organizational,and societal goals.

Technology's greatest benefits are that it allows people to do more and better work,and it does not restrict people.

Which of the following terms represents a continuing challenge to organizational behavior and talks about managers embracing the newest fad to address the symptoms while neglecting underlying problems,or fragmenting their efforts within the firm?

Organizational behavior avoids matters relating to interpersonal relationships due to the complexities involved in understanding them.

A cost-benefit analysis:

Organizational behavior starts with a set of fundamental concepts revolving around the nature of people and organizations.

In the human resources approach,managers decide what should be done and then closely control employees to ensure task performance.

Individual differences require that a manager's approach to employees be individual,not statistical.

Knowledge × skill = _____.

The _____ toward organizational behavior means that different situations require different behavioral practices for greatest effectiveness.

Theories identify important variables and link them to form tentative propositions that can be tested through research.

_____ means that people tend to pay attention to those features of their work environment that are consistent with or reinforce their own expectations.

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Social Systems and Organizational Culture

Motivation

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Teams and Team Building

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

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Exam 1: The Dynamics of People and Organizations

Why do people deserve to be treated differently from other factors of production,such as land,capital,and technology?

Without ethical leadership,the new knowledge learned about people becomes a dangerous instrument for possible misuse.

Activities within organizations are governed by social as well as psychological laws.

Which of the following statements is a fundamental element of the systems approach to organizational behavior?

What are the four goals of organizational behavior?

The interaction of motivation and ability determines a person's _____ in any activity.

Which of the following limitations of organizational behavior states that concern for employees can be so greatly overdone that the original purpose of bringing people together-productive organizational outputs for society-is lost?

When organizations _____,stress and conflict increase.

The role of managers is to use organizational behavior to help achieve individual,organizational,and societal goals.

Technology's greatest benefits are that it allows people to do more and better work,and it does not restrict people.

Which of the following terms represents a continuing challenge to organizational behavior and talks about managers embracing the newest fad to address the symptoms while neglecting underlying problems,or fragmenting their efforts within the firm?

Organizational behavior avoids matters relating to interpersonal relationships due to the complexities involved in understanding them.

A cost-benefit analysis:

Organizational behavior starts with a set of fundamental concepts revolving around the nature of people and organizations.

In the human resources approach,managers decide what should be done and then closely control employees to ensure task performance.

Individual differences require that a manager's approach to employees be individual,not statistical.

Knowledge × skill = _____.

The _____ toward organizational behavior means that different situations require different behavioral practices for greatest effectiveness.

Theories identify important variables and link them to form tentative propositions that can be tested through research.

_____ means that people tend to pay attention to those features of their work environment that are consistent with or reinforce their own expectations.

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Social Systems and Organizational Culture

Motivation

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Teams and Team Building

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

Filters