Question 1

________ is the foundation of a psychologically healthy workplace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the foundation of a psychologically...

Question 2

If an organization wants to be more socially responsible, what should it do?

Accepted Answer

A) Give employees more money 
B) Make donations to charitable organizations 
C) Create a spiritual workplace 
D) Improve talent management 
E) Increase employee engagement 
A) Give employees more money 
B) Make donations to charitable organizations 
C) Create a spiritual workplace 
D) Improve talent management 
E) Increase employee engagement

Question 3

Organizational behaviour is interested in

Accepted Answer

A) the attitudes of individuals and groups in organizations. 
B) the behaviours of individuals and groups in organizations. 
C) the structure of organizations. 
D) the formation of groups in organizations. 
E) all of the above. 
A) the attitudes of individuals and groups in organizations. 
B) the behaviours of individuals and groups in organizations. 
C) the structure of organizations. 
D) the formation of groups in organizations. 
E) all of the above.

Question 4

It has been reported that only one-third of workers are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been reported that only one-third...

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT associated with psychological capital?

Accepted Answer

A) Vigour 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Optimism 
D) Hope 
E) Resilience 
A) Vigour 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Optimism 
D) Hope 
E) Resilience

Question 6

The text argues for a very physical, rather than a social, definition of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizational survival is often dependent on how well the organization can adapt.Which of the following behaviours on the part of individuals is necessary for the organization to survive?

Accepted Answer

A) Being motivated to join and remain with the organization 
B) Performing their work in terms of productivity, quality, and service 
C) Being flexible 
D) Being innovative 
E) All of the above 
A) Being motivated to join and remain with the organization 
B) Performing their work in terms of productivity, quality, and service 
C) Being flexible 
D) Being innovative 
E) All of the above

Question 8

A survey of senior executives from all over the world found that talent was ranked as the most critical challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ refers to the social resources that individuals obtain from participation in a social structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the social resources that...

Question 10

Communication is the foundation for a psychologically healthy workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ________ illustrated how psychological and social processes affect productivity and work adjustment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ illustrated how psychological and social...

Question 12

The confidence to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks is known as

Accepted Answer

A) vigour. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) optimism. 
D) hope. 
E) resilience. 
A) vigour. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) optimism. 
D) hope. 
E) resilience.

Question 13

Which of the following statements by managers reflects a recognition of contingencies?

Accepted Answer

A) "We took a real chance building the plant in that location." 
B) "Those engineers should get out into the real world once in a while." 
C) "If my employees work hard, I'm friendly.If not, I crack down." 
D) "I always try to treat the union steward with courtesy." 
E) "The customer is always right." 
A) "We took a real chance building the plant in that location." 
B) "Those engineers should get out into the real world once in a while." 
C) "If my employees work hard, I'm friendly.If not, I crack down." 
D) "I always try to treat the union steward with courtesy." 
E) "The customer is always right."

Question 14

National culture is one of the most important contingency variables in organizational behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a concern of the field of organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) How organizations can survive and adapt to change 
B) How to get people to practice effective teamwork 
C) Understanding people and managing them to work effectively 
D) Understanding people in order to create the most sustainable organization possible 
E) How to get people to think and act in exactly the same way as everyone else 
A) How organizations can survive and adapt to change 
B) How to get people to practice effective teamwork 
C) Understanding people and managing them to work effectively 
D) Understanding people in order to create the most sustainable organization possible 
E) How to get people to think and act in exactly the same way as everyone else

Question 16

Translating principles based on the best scientific evidence into organizational practices is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

evidence-b

Question 17

Mental illness in Canada is costing businesses billions of dollars in

Accepted Answer

A) employee turnover and absenteeism. 
B) lost productivity and turnover. 
C) lost productivity and absenteeism. 
D) lost sales and absenteeism. 
E) lost sales and turnover. 
A) employee turnover and absenteeism. 
B) lost productivity and turnover. 
C) lost productivity and absenteeism. 
D) lost sales and absenteeism. 
E) lost sales and turnover.

Question 18

What do 87 percent of executives believe is a strategic priority for their organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee engagement 
B) Psychological capital 
C) Human capital 
D) Corporate social responsibility 
E) Innovation 
A) Employee engagement 
B) Psychological capital 
C) Human capital 
D) Corporate social responsibility 
E) Innovation

Question 19

Women are just as likely to become leaders in organizations as men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the goals of organizational behaviour and then apply them to an organization that has a turnover problem.How can the goals of organizational behaviour help an organization lower its turnover?

Accepted Answer

The goals of organizational behaviour ar

________ is the foundation of a psychologically healthy workplace.

If an organization wants to be more socially responsible, what should it do?

Organizational behaviour is interested in

It has been reported that only one-third of workers are ________.

Which of the following is NOT associated with psychological capital?

The text argues for a very physical, rather than a social, definition of organizations.

Organizational survival is often dependent on how well the organization can adapt.Which of the following behaviours on the part of individuals is necessary for the organization to survive?

A survey of senior executives from all over the world found that talent was ranked as the most critical challenge.

________ refers to the social resources that individuals obtain from participation in a social structure.

Communication is the foundation for a psychologically healthy workplace.

The ________ illustrated how psychological and social processes affect productivity and work adjustment.

The confidence to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks is known as

Which of the following statements by managers reflects a recognition of contingencies?

National culture is one of the most important contingency variables in organizational behaviour.

Which of the following is NOT a concern of the field of organizational behaviour?

Translating principles based on the best scientific evidence into organizational practices is known as ________.

Mental illness in Canada is costing businesses billions of dollars in

What do 87 percent of executives believe is a strategic priority for their organization?

Women are just as likely to become leaders in organizations as men.

Describe the goals of organizational behaviour and then apply them to an organization that has a turnover problem.How can the goals of organizational behaviour help an organization lower its turnover?

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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Exam 1: Organizational Behaviour and Management

________ is the foundation of a psychologically healthy workplace.

If an organization wants to be more socially responsible, what should it do?

Organizational behaviour is interested in

It has been reported that only one-third of workers are ________.

Which of the following is NOT associated with psychological capital?

The text argues for a very physical, rather than a social, definition of organizations.

Organizational survival is often dependent on how well the organization can adapt.Which of the following behaviours on the part of individuals is necessary for the organization to survive?

A survey of senior executives from all over the world found that talent was ranked as the most critical challenge.

________ refers to the social resources that individuals obtain from participation in a social structure.

Communication is the foundation for a psychologically healthy workplace.

The ________ illustrated how psychological and social processes affect productivity and work adjustment.

The confidence to take on and put in the necessary effort to succeed at challenging tasks is known as

Which of the following statements by managers reflects a recognition of contingencies?

National culture is one of the most important contingency variables in organizational behaviour.

Which of the following is NOT a concern of the field of organizational behaviour?

Translating principles based on the best scientific evidence into organizational practices is known as ________.

Mental illness in Canada is costing businesses billions of dollars in

What do 87 percent of executives believe is a strategic priority for their organization?

Women are just as likely to become leaders in organizations as men.

Describe the goals of organizational behaviour and then apply them to an organization that has a turnover problem.How can the goals of organizational behaviour help an organization lower its turnover?

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters