Question 1

Identify the trends that are affecting organizational behavior and explain why these trends are occurring.

Accepted Answer

Following trends are currently affecting

Question 2

As an OB researcher, Samantha focuses on looking in depth at single situations. Samantha is using which of these research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey studies 
B)  Case studies 
C)  Meta-analysis 
D)  Field studies 
E)  Laboratory studies 
A)  Survey studies 
B)  Case studies 
C)  Meta-analysis 
D)  Field studies 
E)  Laboratory studies

Question 3

Individuals who use influence to create change that benefits the mission and vision of the organization are called ___________ leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  mission 
B)  effective 
C)  change 
D)  influential 
E)  powerful 
A)  mission 
B)  effective 
C)  change 
D)  influential 
E)  powerful

Question 4

As a manager, Jermaine, defines goals, set performance objectives, and identify action steps for accomplishing them. Jermaine is engaged in which management function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Leading 
D)  Directing 
E)  Controlling 
A)  Planning 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Leading 
D)  Directing 
E)  Controlling

Question 5

Influence leaders are individuals who use influence to create change that benefits the mission and vision of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Daniel Goleman, what is the ability to understand and deal with emotions?

Accepted Answer

Emotional

Question 7

Which of the following is an enduring change of behavior that results from experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning 
B)  Managerial sense-making 
C)  Organizational tracking 
D)  Lifelong careers 
E)  Managerial scholarship 
A)  Learning 
B)  Managerial sense-making 
C)  Organizational tracking 
D)  Lifelong careers 
E)  Managerial scholarship

Question 8

The _________ process involves individuals being influenced by others.

Accepted Answer

A)  influencing 
B)  managerial 
C)  leadership 
D)  delegation 
E)  control 
A)  influencing 
B)  managerial 
C)  leadership 
D)  delegation 
E)  control

Question 9

Managerial roles that involve working directly with other people, according to Henry Mintzberg, are called human roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The increase in teamwork today is a function of all of the following EXCEPT:
a) management's dislike for individual contributors.
b) organizations can no longer rely on just managers for leadership.
c) leadership is valued by all members.
d) people are valuable human assets.
e) work is increasingly focused on peer contributions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The increase in teamwork today is a...

Question 11

What is the ability to understand the emotions of others called?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the ability to understand the...

Question 12

What is essential to the process of leadership?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is essential to the process of...

Question 13

By the year 2060, which demographic group will comprise nearly 30% of the US population?

Accepted Answer

The answer of By the year 2060, which demographic group...

Question 14

A team is defined as a collection of people working together in a division of labor to achieve a common purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Scientific method models link __________ with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent variables; dependent variables 
B)  specific variables; contingency variables 
C)  proven variables; open variables 
D)  discovered variables; unexplored variables 
E)  highly publicized variables; undisclosed variables 
A)  independent variables; dependent variables 
B)  specific variables; contingency variables 
C)  proven variables; open variables 
D)  discovered variables; unexplored variables 
E)  highly publicized variables; undisclosed variables

Question 16

In the workplace today, management is most effectively accomplished through "directing" and "controlling" rather than "supporting."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which type of delegation means passing problems or responsibilities upward in the hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rising delegation. 
B)  Upward delegation. 
C)  Ascending delegation. 
D)  Vertical delegation. 
E)  Upright delegation. 
A)  Rising delegation. 
B)  Upward delegation. 
C)  Ascending delegation. 
D)  Vertical delegation. 
E)  Upright delegation.

Question 18

Organizational behavior goals include all of the following EXCEPT improving the:

Accepted Answer

A)  performance of people. 
B)  performance of groups. 
C)  performance of organizations. 
D)  quality of overall work life. 
E)  competitive landscape in the industry. 
A)  performance of people. 
B)  performance of groups. 
C)  performance of organizations. 
D)  quality of overall work life. 
E)  competitive landscape in the industry.

Question 19

Which of these refers to a capacity to get things done due to relationships with other people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social capital 
B)  Value chain 
C)  Task performance 
D)  Workforce diversity 
E)  Open systems 
A)  Social capital 
B)  Value chain 
C)  Task performance 
D)  Workforce diversity 
E)  Open systems

Question 20

Emotional intelligence includes the human skills of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify the trends that are affecting organizational behavior and explain why these trends are occurring.

As an OB researcher, Samantha focuses on looking in depth at single situations. Samantha is using which of these research methods?

Individuals who use influence to create change that benefits the mission and vision of the organization are called ___________ leaders.

As a manager, Jermaine, defines goals, set performance objectives, and identify action steps for accomplishing them. Jermaine is engaged in which management function?

Influence leaders are individuals who use influence to create change that benefits the mission and vision of the organization.

According to Daniel Goleman, what is the ability to understand and deal with emotions?

Which of the following is an enduring change of behavior that results from experience?

The _________ process involves individuals being influenced by others.

Managerial roles that involve working directly with other people, according to Henry Mintzberg, are called human roles.

What is the ability to understand the emotions of others called?

What is essential to the process of leadership?

By the year 2060, which demographic group will comprise nearly 30% of the US population?

A team is defined as a collection of people working together in a division of labor to achieve a common purpose.

Scientific method models link with .

In the workplace today, management is most effectively accomplished through "directing" and "controlling" rather than "supporting."

Which type of delegation means passing problems or responsibilities upward in the hierarchy?

Organizational behavior goals include all of the following EXCEPT improving the:

Which of these refers to a capacity to get things done due to relationships with other people?

Emotional intelligence includes the human skills of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 1: Introducing Organizational Behavior

Identify the trends that are affecting organizational behavior and explain why these trends are occurring.

As an OB researcher, Samantha focuses on looking in depth at single situations. Samantha is using which of these research methods?

Individuals who use influence to create change that benefits the mission and vision of the organization are called ___________ leaders.

As a manager, Jermaine, defines goals, set performance objectives, and identify action steps for accomplishing them. Jermaine is engaged in which management function?

Influence leaders are individuals who use influence to create change that benefits the mission and vision of the organization.

According to Daniel Goleman, what is the ability to understand and deal with emotions?

Which of the following is an enduring change of behavior that results from experience?

The _________ process involves individuals being influenced by others.

Managerial roles that involve working directly with other people, according to Henry Mintzberg, are called human roles.

What is the ability to understand the emotions of others called?

What is essential to the process of leadership?

By the year 2060, which demographic group will comprise nearly 30% of the US population?

A team is defined as a collection of people working together in a division of labor to achieve a common purpose.

Scientific method models link __________ with __________.

In the workplace today, management is most effectively accomplished through "directing" and "controlling" rather than "supporting."

Which type of delegation means passing problems or responsibilities upward in the hierarchy?

Organizational behavior goals include all of the following EXCEPT improving the:

Which of these refers to a capacity to get things done due to relationships with other people?

Emotional intelligence includes the human skills of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

Scientific method models link with .