Question 1

Which of the following is NOT usually a requirement for organizational survival?

Accepted Answer

A) The continuing membership of particular, specific individuals in the organization 
B) The ability to induce persons to join and remain in the organization 
C) Innovative activities which go beyond members' usual assignments 
D) The reliable performance of usual assignments 
E) Flexible and innovative behaviour 
A) The continuing membership of particular, specific individuals in the organization 
B) The ability to induce persons to join and remain in the organization 
C) Innovative activities which go beyond members' usual assignments 
D) The reliable performance of usual assignments 
E) Flexible and innovative behaviour

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If we understand the reasons for a behaviour, we can often ________ that behaviour effectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If we understand the reasons for a...

Question 4

A supervisor is aware that a large proportion of his employees are absent on Fridays.However, he doesn't know why they are absent and he can't figure out what to do about it.Which goal of the field of organizational behaviour has the supervisor achieved?

Accepted Answer

A) Prediction 
B) Analysis 
C) Explanation 
D) Management 
E) Diagnosis 
A) Prediction 
B) Analysis 
C) Explanation 
D) Management 
E) Diagnosis

Question 5

Corporate social responsibility has to do with organizations

Accepted Answer

A) taking responsibility for employee decisions. 
B) involving employees in decisions. 
C) making employees responsible for their decisions. 
D) taking responsibility for the impact of its decisions and actions on its stakeholders. 
E) giving employees responsibility for the impact they have on stakeholders. 
A) taking responsibility for employee decisions. 
B) involving employees in decisions. 
C) making employees responsible for their decisions. 
D) taking responsibility for the impact of its decisions and actions on its stakeholders. 
E) giving employees responsibility for the impact they have on stakeholders.

Question 6

The field of organizational behaviour contributes to the prediction and understanding of behaviour, but it leaves the technology of intervening in organizational events to other disciplines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is corporate social responsibility and what does it have to do with organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Corporate social responsibility refers t

Question 8

Human capital is a key determinant of psychological capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most of the major advocates of the classical viewpoint were researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When we say that organizations are social inventions, we mean that their existence depends on the presence of specific individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements best defines an "organization"?

Accepted Answer

A) A social convention for accomplishing individual goals through group effort 
B) A group which accomplishes common goals through social interactions and individual effort 
C) A social invention for accomplishing common goals through group effort 
D) A collection of formally organized social entities 
E) A combination of people and physical capital designed to accomplish a common goal 
A) A social convention for accomplishing individual goals through group effort 
B) A group which accomplishes common goals through social interactions and individual effort 
C) A social invention for accomplishing common goals through group effort 
D) A collection of formally organized social entities 
E) A combination of people and physical capital designed to accomplish a common goal

Question 12

Management is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the art of telling people what to do. 
B) the art of getting things accomplished through others. 
C) the art of getting people to do what you want. 
D) the art of controlling employees. 
E) the art which prescribes how things get accomplished in organizations. 
A) the art of telling people what to do. 
B) the art of getting things accomplished through others. 
C) the art of getting people to do what you want. 
D) the art of controlling employees. 
E) the art which prescribes how things get accomplished in organizations.

Question 13

Work engagement is characterized by vigour, absorption, and resilience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In less than a decade, the workforce will be dominated by people over the age of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In less than a decade, the workforce...

Question 15

What is the contingency approach to management? Explain how a manager should decide the best way to lead a group of employees using the contingency approach to management.

Accepted Answer

The contingency approach recognizes that

Question 16

Canada's top CEOs believe that recruiting employees has become their number one priority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When we say that the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover is contingent on the labour market, we mean that

Accepted Answer

A) the condition of the labour market influences the extent to which satisfaction predicts turnover. 
B) job satisfaction depends on the condition of the labour market. 
C) turnover will result in job dissatisfaction when jobs are plentiful. 
D) turnover is wholly determined by the condition of the labour market. 
E) workers will be less likely to quit their jobs in a strong labour market. 
A) the condition of the labour market influences the extent to which satisfaction predicts turnover. 
B) job satisfaction depends on the condition of the labour market. 
C) turnover will result in job dissatisfaction when jobs are plentiful. 
D) turnover is wholly determined by the condition of the labour market. 
E) workers will be less likely to quit their jobs in a strong labour market.

Question 18

What are the major contributors to absenteeism?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor leadership and stress 
B) Poor leadership and poorly designed jobs 
C) Stress and poorly designed jobs 
D) Stress and downsizing 
E) Poor leadership and downsizing 
A) Poor leadership and stress 
B) Poor leadership and poorly designed jobs 
C) Stress and poorly designed jobs 
D) Stress and downsizing 
E) Poor leadership and downsizing

Question 19

Almost 90 percent of executives believe that innovation is a strategic priority for their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Organizations across all cultures face the same type of diversity issues as exist in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT usually a requirement for organizational survival?

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

If we understand the reasons for a behaviour, we can often ________ that behaviour effectively.

A supervisor is aware that a large proportion of his employees are absent on Fridays.However, he doesn't know why they are absent and he can't figure out what to do about it.Which goal of the field of organizational behaviour has the supervisor achieved?

Corporate social responsibility has to do with organizations

The field of organizational behaviour contributes to the prediction and understanding of behaviour, but it leaves the technology of intervening in organizational events to other disciplines.

What is corporate social responsibility and what does it have to do with organizational behaviour?

Human capital is a key determinant of psychological capital.

Most of the major advocates of the classical viewpoint were researchers.

When we say that organizations are social inventions, we mean that their existence depends on the presence of specific individuals.

Which of the following statements best defines an "organization"?

Management is defined as

Work engagement is characterized by vigour, absorption, and resilience.

In less than a decade, the workforce will be dominated by people over the age of ________.

What is the contingency approach to management? Explain how a manager should decide the best way to lead a group of employees using the contingency approach to management.

Canada's top CEOs believe that recruiting employees has become their number one priority.

When we say that the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover is contingent on the labour market, we mean that

What are the major contributors to absenteeism?

Almost 90 percent of executives believe that innovation is a strategic priority for their organizations.

Organizations across all cultures face the same type of diversity issues as exist in North America.

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

Which of the following is NOT usually a requirement for organizational survival?

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

If we understand the reasons for a behaviour, we can often ________ that behaviour effectively.

A supervisor is aware that a large proportion of his employees are absent on Fridays.However, he doesn't know why they are absent and he can't figure out what to do about it.Which goal of the field of organizational behaviour has the supervisor achieved?

Corporate social responsibility has to do with organizations

The field of organizational behaviour contributes to the prediction and understanding of behaviour, but it leaves the technology of intervening in organizational events to other disciplines.

What is corporate social responsibility and what does it have to do with organizational behaviour?

Human capital is a key determinant of psychological capital.

Most of the major advocates of the classical viewpoint were researchers.

When we say that organizations are social inventions, we mean that their existence depends on the presence of specific individuals.

Which of the following statements best defines an "organization"?

Management is defined as

Work engagement is characterized by vigour, absorption, and resilience.

In less than a decade, the workforce will be dominated by people over the age of ________.

What is the contingency approach to management? Explain how a manager should decide the best way to lead a group of employees using the contingency approach to management.

Canada's top CEOs believe that recruiting employees has become their number one priority.

When we say that the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover is contingent on the labour market, we mean that

What are the major contributors to absenteeism?

Almost 90 percent of executives believe that innovation is a strategic priority for their organizations.

Organizations across all cultures face the same type of diversity issues as exist in North America.

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