Question 1

How many levels of analysis are there in this book's OB model,what are they,and how are they related?

Accepted Answer

There are three levels of analysis in OB - the individual,group and organisational systems level.As we move from the individual level to the organisation systems level we add systematically to our understanding of behaviour in organisations.The three basic levels are analogous to building blocks: each level is constructed on the previous level.Group concepts grow out of the foundation laid in the individual section and we overlay structural constraints on the individual and the group in order to arrive at organisational behaviour.

Question 2

According to Henry Mintzberg,ten managerial roles can be grouped into three categories.Which of the following is not one of these groups?

Accepted Answer

A) decision making 
B) concern with interpersonal relationships 
C) the transfer of information 
D) liaison roles 
A) decision making 
B) concern with interpersonal relationships 
C) the transfer of information 
D) liaison roles D

Question 3

Managing today can be described as long periods of ongoing interrupted occasionally by short periods of .

Accepted Answer

A) rigidity; flexibility 
B) stability; change 
C) flexibility; rigidity 
D) change; stability 
A) rigidity; flexibility 
B) stability; change 
C) flexibility; rigidity 
D) change; stability D

Question 4

The four management functions that all managers do include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) organising. 
B) planning. 
C) staffing. 
D) controlling. 
A) organising. 
B) planning. 
C) staffing. 
D) controlling.

Question 5

The Organisational Behaviour topic of motivation has been most influenced by which behavioural science discipline?

Accepted Answer

A) sociology 
B) political science 
C) psychology 
D) social psychology 
A) sociology 
B) political science 
C) psychology 
D) social psychology

Question 6

Fundamental consistencies allow _ of behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) research 
B) predictability 
C) observation 
D) systematising 
A) research 
B) predictability 
C) observation 
D) systematising

Question 7

Topics of study in political science include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) how people manipulate power for individual self interest. 
B) allocation of power. 
C) the social system in which individuals fill their roles. 
D) structuring of conflict. 
A) how people manipulate power for individual self interest. 
B) allocation of power. 
C) the social system in which individuals fill their roles. 
D) structuring of conflict.

Question 8

Some core topics of organisational behaviour include motivation,leadership behaviour and interpersonal communication,and conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the four management functions described by your text.

Accepted Answer

The four management functions as condens

Question 10

Organisational behaviour is an applied behavioural science built upon contributions from a number of different disciplines.What are these disciplines and what are the contributions of each discipline? Be complete in your response and include five different behavioural science disciplines.

Accepted Answer

Organisational behaviour has been built

Question 11

Anything you learn in an unsystematic way is incorrect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the study of Organisational Behaviour,intuition is improved by:

Accepted Answer

A) listening. 
B) generalisation. 
C) prediction. 
D) systematic study. 
A) listening. 
B) generalisation. 
C) prediction. 
D) systematic study.

Question 13

OB is an applied behavioural science that is built upon contributions from a number of behavioural disciplines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Behaviour is generally predictable,and the systematic study of behaviour is a means to making reasonably accurate predictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In suggesting an employee attend a course on OB,her boss should expect her to gain knowledge about core topics such as:

Accepted Answer

A) leader behaviour and power. 
B) motivation. 
C) interpersonal communication. 
D) all of the above. 
A) leader behaviour and power. 
B) motivation. 
C) interpersonal communication. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

Every organisation contains people,and it is management's job to direct these people.This is the function.

Accepted Answer

A) leading 
B) organising 
C) planning 
D) controlling 
A) leading 
B) organising 
C) planning 
D) controlling

Question 17

When managers have the mental ability to analyse and diagnose complex situations,they possess:

Accepted Answer

A) human skills. 
B) conceptual skills. 
C) technical skills. 
D) computer skills. 
A) human skills. 
B) conceptual skills. 
C) technical skills. 
D) computer skills.

Question 18

How does globalisation affect a manager's people skills?

Accepted Answer

Globalisation affects a manager's people

Question 19

The Organisational Behaviour subject of "organisational culture" has been most influenced by which behavioural science discipline?

Accepted Answer

A) political science 
B) social psychology 
C) psychology 
D) anthropology 
A) political science 
B) social psychology 
C) psychology 
D) anthropology

Question 20

is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals,groups,and structure have on behaviour within organisations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organisation's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) Organisational behaviour 
B) People management 
C) Organisational development 
D) Management 
A) Organisational behaviour 
B) People management 
C) Organisational development 
D) Management

How many levels of analysis are there in this book's OB model,what are they,and how are they related?

According to Henry Mintzberg,ten managerial roles can be grouped into three categories.Which of the following is not one of these groups?

Managing today can be described as long periods of ongoing interrupted occasionally by short periods of .

The four management functions that all managers do include all of the following except:

The Organisational Behaviour topic of motivation has been most influenced by which behavioural science discipline?

Fundamental consistencies allow _ of behaviour.

Topics of study in political science include all of the following except:

Some core topics of organisational behaviour include motivation,leadership behaviour and interpersonal communication,and conflict.

Discuss the four management functions described by your text.

Organisational behaviour is an applied behavioural science built upon contributions from a number of different disciplines.What are these disciplines and what are the contributions of each discipline? Be complete in your response and include five different behavioural science disciplines.

Anything you learn in an unsystematic way is incorrect.

In the study of Organisational Behaviour,intuition is improved by:

OB is an applied behavioural science that is built upon contributions from a number of behavioural disciplines.

Behaviour is generally predictable,and the systematic study of behaviour is a means to making reasonably accurate predictions.

In suggesting an employee attend a course on OB,her boss should expect her to gain knowledge about core topics such as:

Every organisation contains people,and it is management's job to direct these people.This is the function.

When managers have the mental ability to analyse and diagnose complex situations,they possess:

How does globalisation affect a manager's people skills?

The Organisational Behaviour subject of "organisational culture" has been most influenced by which behavioural science discipline?

is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals,groups,and structure have on behaviour within organisations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organisation's effectiveness.

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

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Exam 1: The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

How many levels of analysis are there in this book's OB model,what are they,and how are they related?

According to Henry Mintzberg,ten managerial roles can be grouped into three categories.Which of the following is not one of these groups?

Managing today can be described as long periods of ongoing interrupted occasionally by short periods of .

The four management functions that all managers do include all of the following except:

The Organisational Behaviour topic of motivation has been most influenced by which behavioural science discipline?

Fundamental consistencies allow _ of behaviour.

Topics of study in political science include all of the following except:

Some core topics of organisational behaviour include motivation,leadership behaviour and interpersonal communication,and conflict.

Discuss the four management functions described by your text.

Organisational behaviour is an applied behavioural science built upon contributions from a number of different disciplines.What are these disciplines and what are the contributions of each discipline? Be complete in your response and include five different behavioural science disciplines.

Anything you learn in an unsystematic way is incorrect.

In the study of Organisational Behaviour,intuition is improved by:

OB is an applied behavioural science that is built upon contributions from a number of behavioural disciplines.

Behaviour is generally predictable,and the systematic study of behaviour is a means to making reasonably accurate predictions.

In suggesting an employee attend a course on OB,her boss should expect her to gain knowledge about core topics such as:

Every organisation contains people,and it is management's job to direct these people.This is the function.

When managers have the mental ability to analyse and diagnose complex situations,they possess:

How does globalisation affect a manager's people skills?

The Organisational Behaviour subject of "organisational culture" has been most influenced by which behavioural science discipline?

is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals,groups,and structure have on behaviour within organisations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organisation's effectiveness.

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

Filters