Question 1

Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group effort are called ________.

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The answer of Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group...

Question 2

Effective management of organizational behaviour

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A) is predicated on good prediction and explanation of behaviour. 
B) is an example of the managerial task of analysis. 
C) was the first or earliest goal of the field of organizational behaviour. 
D) is impossible to achieve since each organizational member is a unique individual. 
E) requires quick and decisive action on the part of management. 
A) is predicated on good prediction and explanation of behaviour. 
B) is an example of the managerial task of analysis. 
C) was the first or earliest goal of the field of organizational behaviour. 
D) is impossible to achieve since each organizational member is a unique individual. 
E) requires quick and decisive action on the part of management.

Question 3

The most important goal of virtually all organizations is

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A) profit. 
B) survival. 
C) employee development. 
D) cost reduction. 
E) increased productivity. 
A) profit. 
B) survival. 
C) employee development. 
D) cost reduction. 
E) increased productivity.

Question 4

Mental illness in Canada is costing business billions of dollars in lost productivity and ________.

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The answer of Mental illness in Canada is costing business...

Question 5

Psychological capital is characterized by self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and ________.

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The answer of Psychological capital is characterized by self-efficacy, optimism,...

Question 6

It is predicted that there will a shortfall of workers between the ages of 25 and 44 of

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A) 10 percent. 
B) 20 percent. 
C) 30 percent. 
D) 40 percent. 
E) 50 percent. 
A) 10 percent. 
B) 20 percent. 
C) 30 percent. 
D) 40 percent. 
E) 50 percent.

Question 7

Psychological capital refers to

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A) a workplace that provides employees with meaning and purpose. 
B) a positive work-related state of mind. 
C) an individual's positive psychological state of development. 
D) a psychological state of mind. 
E) an individual's state of wellness. 
A) a workplace that provides employees with meaning and purpose. 
B) a positive work-related state of mind. 
C) an individual's positive psychological state of development. 
D) a psychological state of mind. 
E) an individual's state of wellness.

Question 8

An increasing number of Canadian workers, especially men, are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An increasing number of Canadian workers, especially ________ (more than half), are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

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The answer of An increasing number of Canadian workers, especially...

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of managerial activities identified by Luthans, Hodgetts, and Rosenkrantz?

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A) Routine communication 
B) Traditional management 
C) Networking 
D) Entrepreneuring 
E) Human resource management 
A) Routine communication 
B) Traditional management 
C) Networking 
D) Entrepreneuring 
E) Human resource management

Question 11

The Smelly Cheese Company is very concerned about labour shortages and is having difficulty attracting and retaining employees.What should they do?

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A) Improve employee engagement 
B) Create a spiritual workplace 
C) Focus on corporate social responsibility 
D) Focus on psychological capital 
E) Improve talent management 
A) Improve employee engagement 
B) Create a spiritual workplace 
C) Focus on corporate social responsibility 
D) Focus on psychological capital 
E) Improve talent management

Question 12

In less than a decade, the workforce will be dominated by

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A) visible minorities. 
B) men. 
C) women. 
D) people over the age of 40. 
E) people under the age of 40. 
A) visible minorities. 
B) men. 
C) women. 
D) people over the age of 40. 
E) people under the age of 40.

Question 13

According to POB, psychological capacities can be measured and developed but not managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Two important managerial tasks are the analysis of problems and taking action to deal with these problems.Analysis is closely related to which goal(s)of the field of organizational behaviour?

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A) Management 
B) Prediction and explanation 
C) Explanation and control 
D) Prediction and management 
E) Prediction and control 
A) Management 
B) Prediction and explanation 
C) Explanation and control 
D) Prediction and management 
E) Prediction and control

Question 15

Which one of the following is NOT consistent with the model of organizational behaviour?

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A) Organizational behaviour involves three levels of analysis. 
B) The factors within each level influence individual attitudes and behaviours. 
C) The factors within each level influence group attitudes and behaviours. 
D) Each level is influenced by organizational performance. 
E) Each level can influence the factors and processes at the other levels. 
A) Organizational behaviour involves three levels of analysis. 
B) The factors within each level influence individual attitudes and behaviours. 
C) The factors within each level influence group attitudes and behaviours. 
D) Each level is influenced by organizational performance. 
E) Each level can influence the factors and processes at the other levels.

Question 16

Most of Canada's top CEOs believe that their number one priority is

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A) attracting new employees. 
B) motivating employees. 
C) engaging employees. 
D) financial performance and profitability. 
E) retaining employees. 
A) attracting new employees. 
B) motivating employees. 
C) engaging employees. 
D) financial performance and profitability. 
E) retaining employees.

Question 17

Define talent management and describe how organizational behaviour can help organizations improve their management of talent.

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Talent management refers to an organizat

Question 18

What is work engagement and why have organizations become so concerned about it? What does organizational behaviour have to do with employee engagement?

Accepted Answer

Work engagement refers to a positive wor

Question 19

PCI refers to psychological capabilities intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the managerial decisional roles identified by Mintzberg and give an example of each.

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Entrepreneur, distur

Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group effort are called ________.

Effective management of organizational behaviour

The most important goal of virtually all organizations is

Mental illness in Canada is costing business billions of dollars in lost productivity and ________.

Psychological capital is characterized by self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and ________.

It is predicted that there will a shortfall of workers between the ages of 25 and 44 of

Psychological capital refers to

An increasing number of Canadian workers, especially men, are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

An increasing number of Canadian workers, especially ________ (more than half), are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of managerial activities identified by Luthans, Hodgetts, and Rosenkrantz?

The Smelly Cheese Company is very concerned about labour shortages and is having difficulty attracting and retaining employees.What should they do?

In less than a decade, the workforce will be dominated by

According to POB, psychological capacities can be measured and developed but not managed.

Two important managerial tasks are the analysis of problems and taking action to deal with these problems.Analysis is closely related to which goal(s)of the field of organizational behaviour?

Which one of the following is NOT consistent with the model of organizational behaviour?

Most of Canada's top CEOs believe that their number one priority is

Define talent management and describe how organizational behaviour can help organizations improve their management of talent.

What is work engagement and why have organizations become so concerned about it? What does organizational behaviour have to do with employee engagement?

PCI refers to psychological capabilities intervention.

Describe the managerial decisional roles identified by Mintzberg and give an example of each.

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

Social inventions for accomplishing goals through group effort are called ________.

Effective management of organizational behaviour

The most important goal of virtually all organizations is

Mental illness in Canada is costing business billions of dollars in lost productivity and ________.

Psychological capital is characterized by self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and ________.

It is predicted that there will a shortfall of workers between the ages of 25 and 44 of

Psychological capital refers to

An increasing number of Canadian workers, especially men, are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

An increasing number of Canadian workers, especially ________ (more than half), are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of managerial activities identified by Luthans, Hodgetts, and Rosenkrantz?

The Smelly Cheese Company is very concerned about labour shortages and is having difficulty attracting and retaining employees.What should they do?

In less than a decade, the workforce will be dominated by

According to POB, psychological capacities can be measured and developed but not managed.

Two important managerial tasks are the analysis of problems and taking action to deal with these problems.Analysis is closely related to which goal(s)of the field of organizational behaviour?

Which one of the following is NOT consistent with the model of organizational behaviour?

Most of Canada's top CEOs believe that their number one priority is

Define talent management and describe how organizational behaviour can help organizations improve their management of talent.

What is work engagement and why have organizations become so concerned about it? What does organizational behaviour have to do with employee engagement?

PCI refers to psychological capabilities intervention.

Describe the managerial decisional roles identified by Mintzberg and give an example of each.

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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