Exam 1: Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

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According to academics and managers, which of the following had a powerful effect on job performance that helped the human relations movement gather momentum through the 1950s?

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Question 41

Which of the following is defined as, "continuous, customer-centered, employee-driven improvement?"

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Question 42

Employers are generally lax when it comes to checking references, credentials, transcripts, and other information on applicant résumés.

(True/False)

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Question 43

Which of the following theories was formulated to help managers break with the negative tradition of how they perceived employees?

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Question 44

Which of the following is true about organizational ethics?

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Question 45

Intel spends millions of dollars each year to encourage education in math and science by holding tough contests with scholarships. This policy:

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Question 46

Legalization of union-management collective bargaining helped foster the human relations movement.

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Question 47

According to McGregor's Theory Y, the typical employee can learn to accept and seek responsibility.

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Question 48

The ultimate goal of Six Sigma is to come within six standard deviations of perfection.

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Question 49

Which of the following people-centered practices is carried out to build a "we" feeling?

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Question 50

Good management requires a clear purpose and a bias toward action.

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Question 51

According to W. Edwards Deming, _____ is required to uncover system failures.

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Question 52

In successful improvement programs, total quality management principles are embedded in the organization's culture.

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Question 53

In Carroll's global corporate social responsibility pyramid, _____ responsibility states that one should do what is required by stakeholders.

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Question 54

Power can be provided to employees via centralization.

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Question 55

Social capital is productive potential resulting from strong relationships, goodwill, trust, and cooperative effort.

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Question 56

The base of Carroll's global corporate social responsibility pyramid is _____ responsibility.

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Question 57

Which of the following is true about a field study?

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Question 58

Define human capital. Describe the qualities and characteristics of individual human capital.

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Question 59

According to McGregor's Theory Y, managers could accomplish more by believing that employees require close direction when they are working.

(True/False)

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According to academics and managers, which of the following had a powerful effect on job performance that helped the human relations movement gather momentum through the 1950s?

Which of the following is defined as, "continuous, customer-centered, employee-driven improvement?"

Employers are generally lax when it comes to checking references, credentials, transcripts, and other information on applicant résumés.

Which of the following theories was formulated to help managers break with the negative tradition of how they perceived employees?

Which of the following is true about organizational ethics?

Intel spends millions of dollars each year to encourage education in math and science by holding tough contests with scholarships. This policy:

Legalization of union-management collective bargaining helped foster the human relations movement.

According to McGregor's Theory Y, the typical employee can learn to accept and seek responsibility.

The ultimate goal of Six Sigma is to come within six standard deviations of perfection.

Which of the following people-centered practices is carried out to build a "we" feeling?

Good management requires a clear purpose and a bias toward action.

According to W. Edwards Deming, _____ is required to uncover system failures.

In successful improvement programs, total quality management principles are embedded in the organization's culture.

In Carroll's global corporate social responsibility pyramid, _____ responsibility states that one should do what is required by stakeholders.

Power can be provided to employees via centralization.

Social capital is productive potential resulting from strong relationships, goodwill, trust, and cooperative effort.

The base of Carroll's global corporate social responsibility pyramid is _____ responsibility.

Which of the following is true about a field study?

Define human capital. Describe the qualities and characteristics of individual human capital.

According to McGregor's Theory Y, managers could accomplish more by believing that employees require close direction when they are working.

Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employees Potential

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Leadership

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

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