Question 1

Human capital is a key determinant of firm performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A study of Canadian employees estimated that the high cost of absenteeism is due to which major workplace stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) Violence in the workplace 
B) Downsizing and layoffs 
C) Union-management conflict 
D) Poorly designed jobs 
E) Work-life conflict 
A) Violence in the workplace 
B) Downsizing and layoffs 
C) Union-management conflict 
D) Poorly designed jobs 
E) Work-life conflict

Question 3

It has been reported that the total cost of reported absenteeism in Canada is

Accepted Answer

A) $15.5 billion annually. 
B) $20 million annually. 
C) $16.6 million annually. 
D) $16.6 billion annually. 
E) $20 billion annually. 
A) $15.5 billion annually. 
B) $20 million annually. 
C) $16.6 million annually. 
D) $16.6 billion annually. 
E) $20 billion annually.

Question 4

When I say that my management style is contingent upon the tasks my employees are performing, I mean that

Accepted Answer

A) I always use the same management style. 
B) my management style affects the tasks they choose to perform. 
C) the type of task determines my management style. 
D) I treat all employees as equals. 
E) my management style is only effective if certain tasks are performed. 
A) I always use the same management style. 
B) my management style affects the tasks they choose to perform. 
C) the type of task determines my management style. 
D) I treat all employees as equals. 
E) my management style is only effective if certain tasks are performed.

Question 5

The human relations movement was critical of

Accepted Answer

A) bureaucracy. 
B) participative management. 
C) open communication. 
D) decentralized controls. 
E) flexible management systems. 
A) bureaucracy. 
B) participative management. 
C) open communication. 
D) decentralized controls. 
E) flexible management systems.

Question 6

The human relations movement began with the Hawthorne studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When we say that organizations are social inventions, we mean that

Accepted Answer

A) organizations don't exist without members. 
B) physical assets and implements of technology are irrelevant to organizations. 
C) they don't really exist. 
D) the existence of organizations is what differentiates humans from animals. 
E) they must have both people and things to be considered organizations. 
A) organizations don't exist without members. 
B) physical assets and implements of technology are irrelevant to organizations. 
C) they don't really exist. 
D) the existence of organizations is what differentiates humans from animals. 
E) they must have both people and things to be considered organizations.

Question 8

The manager who devotes time to ________ is likely to have employees who are satisfied and committed.

Accepted Answer

human reso

Question 9

The negotiation of a collective agreement with a union is a good example of the managerial role of disturbance handler.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ is a goal of virtually all organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a goal of virtually all...

Question 11

Why should organizations be concerned about the mental health of employees and what can they do to address mental illness in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Organizations should be concerned about

Question 12

________ is the goal of the field of organizational behaviour that involves determining the true reason for behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the goal of the field...

Question 13

Comment on the following statement: "Intuition results in random and often irrational decisions, and therefore, it should not be used by managers."

Accepted Answer

Simon, Isenberg, and most modern managem

Question 14

Describe the main goals of organizational behaviour.Under what conditions can behaviour be controlled?

Accepted Answer

The main goals are to predict,

Question 15

Effective organizational leaders tend to possess identical personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A manager who wants to move up in the organization quickly should focus on motivating and developing employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Observers of successful managers have often noted that ________ seems to guide many of their actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Observers of successful managers have often noted...

Question 18

Workplace spirituality refers to religion in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Work engagement is characterized by vigour, dedication, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Work engagement is characterized by vigour, dedication,...

Question 20

The best companies to work for also have the best performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Human capital is a key determinant of firm performance.

A study of Canadian employees estimated that the high cost of absenteeism is due to which major workplace stressor?

It has been reported that the total cost of reported absenteeism in Canada is

When I say that my management style is contingent upon the tasks my employees are performing, I mean that

The human relations movement was critical of

The human relations movement began with the Hawthorne studies.

When we say that organizations are social inventions, we mean that

The manager who devotes time to ________ is likely to have employees who are satisfied and committed.

The negotiation of a collective agreement with a union is a good example of the managerial role of disturbance handler.

________ is a goal of virtually all organizations.

Why should organizations be concerned about the mental health of employees and what can they do to address mental illness in the workplace?

________ is the goal of the field of organizational behaviour that involves determining the true reason for behaviour.

Comment on the following statement: "Intuition results in random and often irrational decisions, and therefore, it should not be used by managers."

Describe the main goals of organizational behaviour.Under what conditions can behaviour be controlled?

Effective organizational leaders tend to possess identical personality traits.

A manager who wants to move up in the organization quickly should focus on motivating and developing employees.

Observers of successful managers have often noted that ________ seems to guide many of their actions.

Workplace spirituality refers to religion in the workplace.

Work engagement is characterized by vigour, dedication, and ________.

The best companies to work for also have the best performance.

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

Human capital is a key determinant of firm performance.

A study of Canadian employees estimated that the high cost of absenteeism is due to which major workplace stressor?

It has been reported that the total cost of reported absenteeism in Canada is

When I say that my management style is contingent upon the tasks my employees are performing, I mean that

The human relations movement was critical of

The human relations movement began with the Hawthorne studies.

When we say that organizations are social inventions, we mean that

The manager who devotes time to ________ is likely to have employees who are satisfied and committed.

The negotiation of a collective agreement with a union is a good example of the managerial role of disturbance handler.

________ is a goal of virtually all organizations.

Why should organizations be concerned about the mental health of employees and what can they do to address mental illness in the workplace?

________ is the goal of the field of organizational behaviour that involves determining the true reason for behaviour.

Comment on the following statement: "Intuition results in random and often irrational decisions, and therefore, it should not be used by managers."

Describe the main goals of organizational behaviour.Under what conditions can behaviour be controlled?

Effective organizational leaders tend to possess identical personality traits.

A manager who wants to move up in the organization quickly should focus on motivating and developing employees.

Observers of successful managers have often noted that ________ seems to guide many of their actions.

Workplace spirituality refers to religion in the workplace.

Work engagement is characterized by vigour, dedication, and ________.

The best companies to work for also have the best performance.

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