Question 1

Underlying paradigms,whether consciously or unconsciously developed,become powerful guides to managerial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List the five dimensions of social intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The five dimensions of social

Question 3

The _____ view of management leads to tight control of employees at work.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic 
B)  collegial 
C)  custodial 
D)  supportive 
A)  autocratic 
B)  collegial 
C)  custodial 
D)  supportive

Question 4

The autocratic model was intensely disliked by many employees,and still is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe briefly the psychological result of the collegial approach for employees.

Accepted Answer

The psychological result of the collegia

Question 6

Employees are oriented toward _____ in the autocratic model of organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  obedience 
B)  benefits 
C)  security 
D)  psychological ownership 
A)  obedience 
B)  benefits 
C)  security 
D)  psychological ownership

Question 7

A feeling of contentment among employees in a custodial environment leads to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low morale 
B)  passion and commitment 
C)  strong motivation 
D)  passive cooperation 
A)  low morale 
B)  passion and commitment 
C)  strong motivation 
D)  passive cooperation

Question 8

Which of the following statements represents a flaw in the custodial approach to organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  It encourages high-level managers to engage in micromanagement. 
B)  It results in the employees becoming dependent on their bosses. 
C)  Most employees seldom produce anywhere near their capacities. 
D)  The model is based on power. 
A)  It encourages high-level managers to engage in micromanagement. 
B)  It results in the employees becoming dependent on their bosses. 
C)  Most employees seldom produce anywhere near their capacities. 
D)  The model is based on power.

Question 9

_____ are relatively concrete formulations of achievements the organization is aiming for within set periods of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Visions 
B)  Missions 
C)  Goals 
D)  Value premises 
A)  Visions 
B)  Missions 
C)  Goals 
D)  Value premises

Question 10

The collegial model depends on management's building a feeling of _____ with employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependence 
B)  partnership 
C)  leadership 
D)  all of the above 
A)  dependence 
B)  partnership 
C)  leadership 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Outcomes,or end results,are typically measured in all of the following criteria EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  performance. 
B)  procedures. 
C)  employee satisfaction. 
D)  personal growth and development. 
A)  performance. 
B)  procedures. 
C)  employee satisfaction. 
D)  personal growth and development.

Question 12

The custodial approach to organizational behavior leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a feeling of participation and task involvement in the organization. 
B)  inculcation of self-discipline. 
C)  increased self-motivation. 
D)  employee dependence on the organization for security. 
A)  a feeling of participation and task involvement in the organization. 
B)  inculcation of self-discipline. 
C)  increased self-motivation. 
D)  employee dependence on the organization for security.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is an assumption pertaining to Theory X?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers are seen as being inclined to restrict work output, having little ambition, and avoiding responsibility if at all possible. 
B)  Management believes that employees are capable of exercising self-direction and self-control in the service of objectives to which they are committed. 
C)  Work is as natural as play or rest. 
D)  People are not inherently lazy. 
A)  Workers are seen as being inclined to restrict work output, having little ambition, and avoiding responsibility if at all possible. 
B)  Management believes that employees are capable of exercising self-direction and self-control in the service of objectives to which they are committed. 
C)  Work is as natural as play or rest. 
D)  People are not inherently lazy.

Question 14

Although Jimmy Hendrix prized his Fender Stratocaster guitars,he routinely set the instrument on fire as part of his onstage act.Therefore,his actions are based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fact premises 
B)  value premises 
C)  learning premises 
D)  none of the above 
A)  fact premises 
B)  value premises 
C)  learning premises 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

In the system model,employees experience a sense of _____ for the organization and its products or services-a feeling of possessiveness,responsibility,identity,and sense of belongingness.

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  passive cooperation 
D)  psychological ownership 
A)  empathy 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  passive cooperation 
D)  psychological ownership

Question 16

Contentment is typically a strong motivator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The supportive model is an effort to meet employees' other needs,such as affiliation and esteem,which the custodial model is unable to serve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Theory X is a traditional set of assumptions about people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain briefly the characteristics of the autocratic model.

Accepted Answer

In an autocratic environment,the manager

Question 20

The autocratic model depends on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  power 
B)  partnership 
C)  community 
D)  trust 
A)  power 
B)  partnership 
C)  community 
D)  trust

Underlying paradigms,whether consciously or unconsciously developed,become powerful guides to managerial behavior.

List the five dimensions of social intelligence.

The _____ view of management leads to tight control of employees at work.

The autocratic model was intensely disliked by many employees,and still is.

Describe briefly the psychological result of the collegial approach for employees.

Employees are oriented toward _____ in the autocratic model of organizational behavior.

A feeling of contentment among employees in a custodial environment leads to _____.

Which of the following statements represents a flaw in the custodial approach to organizational behavior?

_____ are relatively concrete formulations of achievements the organization is aiming for within set periods of time.

The collegial model depends on management's building a feeling of _____ with employees.

Outcomes,or end results,are typically measured in all of the following criteria EXCEPT:

The custodial approach to organizational behavior leads to:

Which of the following statements is an assumption pertaining to Theory X?

Although Jimmy Hendrix prized his Fender Stratocaster guitars,he routinely set the instrument on fire as part of his onstage act.Therefore,his actions are based on _____.

In the system model,employees experience a sense of _____ for the organization and its products or services-a feeling of possessiveness,responsibility,identity,and sense of belongingness.

Contentment is typically a strong motivator.

The supportive model is an effort to meet employees' other needs,such as affiliation and esteem,which the custodial model is unable to serve.

Theory X is a traditional set of assumptions about people.

Explain briefly the characteristics of the autocratic model.

The autocratic model depends on _____.

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

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 2: Models of Organizational Behavior

Underlying paradigms,whether consciously or unconsciously developed,become powerful guides to managerial behavior.

List the five dimensions of social intelligence.

The _____ view of management leads to tight control of employees at work.

The autocratic model was intensely disliked by many employees,and still is.

Describe briefly the psychological result of the collegial approach for employees.

Employees are oriented toward _____ in the autocratic model of organizational behavior.

A feeling of contentment among employees in a custodial environment leads to _____.

Which of the following statements represents a flaw in the custodial approach to organizational behavior?

_____ are relatively concrete formulations of achievements the organization is aiming for within set periods of time.

The collegial model depends on management's building a feeling of _____ with employees.

Outcomes,or end results,are typically measured in all of the following criteria EXCEPT:

The custodial approach to organizational behavior leads to:

Which of the following statements is an assumption pertaining to Theory X?

Although Jimmy Hendrix prized his Fender Stratocaster guitars,he routinely set the instrument on fire as part of his onstage act.Therefore,his actions are based on _____.

In the system model,employees experience a sense of _____ for the organization and its products or services-a feeling of possessiveness,responsibility,identity,and sense of belongingness.

Contentment is typically a strong motivator.

The supportive model is an effort to meet employees' other needs,such as affiliation and esteem,which the custodial model is unable to serve.

Theory X is a traditional set of assumptions about people.

Explain briefly the characteristics of the autocratic model.

The autocratic model depends on _____.

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

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