Question 1

Explain the term "workforce diversity."

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Workforce diversity refers to the fact t

Question 2

Systematic study includes:

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A) attempting to attribute causes and effects. 
B) drawing conclusions based on scientific evidence. 
C) looking at relationships. 
D) all of the above. 
A) attempting to attribute causes and effects. 
B) drawing conclusions based on scientific evidence. 
C) looking at relationships. 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

In utilising the Basic OB model,one needs to remember that:

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A) each of the levels of the model is constructed on the previous level. 
B) there are three levels of analysis in OB. 
C) Group concepts grow out of the foundations laid for the individual section. 
D) all of the above. 
A) each of the levels of the model is constructed on the previous level. 
B) there are three levels of analysis in OB. 
C) Group concepts grow out of the foundations laid for the individual section. 
D) all of the above.

Question 4

Henri Fayol listed five management functions: planning,organising,commanding,coordinating,and controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the best description of Organisational Behaviour's current state?

Accepted Answer

A) There is little disagreement among OB researchers and scholars. 
B) It is based on universal truths. 
C) It is based on contingencies. 
D) Cause- effect principles have been isolated which tend to apply to all situations. 
A) There is little disagreement among OB researchers and scholars. 
B) It is based on universal truths. 
C) It is based on contingencies. 
D) Cause- effect principles have been isolated which tend to apply to all situations.

Question 6

Systematic analysis of organisational behaviour:

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A) will help improve one's accuracy in explaining and predicting behaviour. 
B) may support what one believes is true. 
C) may expose research evidence that is counterintuitive. 
D) all of the above. 
A) will help improve one's accuracy in explaining and predicting behaviour. 
B) may support what one believes is true. 
C) may expose research evidence that is counterintuitive. 
D) all of the above.

Question 7

There is little agreement about the topics that constitute the subject area of OB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The implications of workforce diversity include all of the following except:

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A) revamping benefit programs is needed to accommodate the different needs of different employees. 
B) decreasing creativity and innovation in organisations. 
C) managers have to shift their philosophy from treating everyone alike to recognising differences. 
D) diversity training should be provided. 
A) revamping benefit programs is needed to accommodate the different needs of different employees. 
B) decreasing creativity and innovation in organisations. 
C) managers have to shift their philosophy from treating everyone alike to recognising differences. 
D) diversity training should be provided.

Question 9

At the next performance appraisal session after attending an OB course,the employee discusses her new learning with her boss.She notes how she now has a better understanding of:

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A) topics such as work stress and work design. 
B) the impact of individuals,groups and structure on organisational effectiveness. 
C) how behaviour relates to absenteeism and turnover. 
D) all of the above. 
A) topics such as work stress and work design. 
B) the impact of individuals,groups and structure on organisational effectiveness. 
C) how behaviour relates to absenteeism and turnover. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

has helped us to understand differences in fundamental values,attitudes,and behaviour between people in different countries.

Accepted Answer

A) Social psychology 
B) Psychology 
C) Anthropology 
D) Political science 
A) Social psychology 
B) Psychology 
C) Anthropology 
D) Political science

Question 11

Many people's views on human behaviour are based on intuition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Modern theorists have condensed Fayol's five management functions down to four: planning,organising,commanding,and controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The of behaviour looks at relationships and attempts to attribute causes and effects.

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A) systematic study 
B) control 
C) theoretical application 
D) observation 
A) systematic study 
B) control 
C) theoretical application 
D) observation

Question 14

There are three levels of analysis in OB,and,as we move from the individual level to the group level to the organisation systems level,we add systematically to our understanding of behaviour in organisations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Luthans,successful managers spent more of their time on than on any other activity.

Accepted Answer

A) networking 
B) traditional management 
C) human resource management 
D) communicating 
A) networking 
B) traditional management 
C) human resource management 
D) communicating

Question 16

Learning,perception,and personality have been OB topics whose contributions have generally come from psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You are bringing together faculty from different behavioural disciplines to author a new textbook in organisational behaviour.You have faculty from the fields of psychology,sociology,social psychology,anthropology,and political science. You should expect that the faculty member from will probably contribute information about intergroup behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) sociology 
B) psychology 
C) anthropology 
D) social psychology 
A) sociology 
B) psychology 
C) anthropology 
D) social psychology

Question 18

Managers get things done through other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There are many simple and universal principles that explain organisational behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why do managers require a knowledge of OB and what approach may improve accuracy?

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A casual or commonsense approach to read

Explain the term "workforce diversity."

Systematic study includes:

In utilising the Basic OB model,one needs to remember that:

Henri Fayol listed five management functions: planning,organising,commanding,coordinating,and controlling.

Which of the following is the best description of Organisational Behaviour's current state?

Systematic analysis of organisational behaviour:

There is little agreement about the topics that constitute the subject area of OB.

The implications of workforce diversity include all of the following except:

At the next performance appraisal session after attending an OB course,the employee discusses her new learning with her boss.She notes how she now has a better understanding of:

has helped us to understand differences in fundamental values,attitudes,and behaviour between people in different countries.

Many people's views on human behaviour are based on intuition.

Modern theorists have condensed Fayol's five management functions down to four: planning,organising,commanding,and controlling.

The of behaviour looks at relationships and attempts to attribute causes and effects.

There are three levels of analysis in OB,and,as we move from the individual level to the group level to the organisation systems level,we add systematically to our understanding of behaviour in organisations.

According to Luthans,successful managers spent more of their time on than on any other activity.

Learning,perception,and personality have been OB topics whose contributions have generally come from psychology.

Managers get things done through other people.

There are many simple and universal principles that explain organisational behaviour.

Why do managers require a knowledge of OB and what approach may improve accuracy?

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

Explain the term "workforce diversity."

Systematic study includes:

In utilising the Basic OB model,one needs to remember that:

Henri Fayol listed five management functions: planning,organising,commanding,coordinating,and controlling.

Which of the following is the best description of Organisational Behaviour's current state?

Systematic analysis of organisational behaviour:

There is little agreement about the topics that constitute the subject area of OB.

The implications of workforce diversity include all of the following except:

At the next performance appraisal session after attending an OB course,the employee discusses her new learning with her boss.She notes how she now has a better understanding of:

has helped us to understand differences in fundamental values,attitudes,and behaviour between people in different countries.

Many people's views on human behaviour are based on intuition.

Modern theorists have condensed Fayol's five management functions down to four: planning,organising,commanding,and controlling.

The of behaviour looks at relationships and attempts to attribute causes and effects.

There are three levels of analysis in OB,and,as we move from the individual level to the group level to the organisation systems level,we add systematically to our understanding of behaviour in organisations.

According to Luthans,successful managers spent more of their time on than on any other activity.

Learning,perception,and personality have been OB topics whose contributions have generally come from psychology.

Managers get things done through other people.

There are many simple and universal principles that explain organisational behaviour.

Why do managers require a knowledge of OB and what approach may improve accuracy?

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