Question 1

If the absenteeism rate of the organization depends on the season, we can also say that the absenteeism rate is ________ upon the season.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the absenteeism rate of the organization...

Question 2

When the text says that organizations are "social inventions," it means that they are essentially defined by people, not things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain why "diversity" has become an important management issue in the modern workplace.

Accepted Answer

Changing demographics and the

Question 4

A manager who wants to centralize power at the top of the organization is creating a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A manager who wants to centralize power...

Question 5

The ability to bounce back or rebound from adversity and setbacks to attain success 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 6

Kotter found that managers use interpersonal networks to accomplish important organizational agendas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Mintzberg, which of the following is an interpersonal role of management?

Accepted Answer

A) Disseminator 
B) Spokesperson 
C) Disturbance handler 
D) Figurehead 
E) Negotiator 
A) Disseminator 
B) Spokesperson 
C) Disturbance handler 
D) Figurehead 
E) Negotiator

Question 8

________ is a critical managerial activity for moving up the ranks of the organization quickly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a critical managerial activity for...

Question 9

Diversity can be defined in terms of

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) gender. 
C) race. 
D) ethnic background. 
E) all of the above. 
A) age. 
B) gender. 
C) race. 
D) ethnic background. 
E) all of the above.

Question 10

It is predicted that by the year 2031, the number of visible minorities in Canada will reach

Accepted Answer

A) 30.6 percent. 
B) 26.6 percent. 
C) 40.6 percent. 
D) 50.5 percent. 
E) 20.6 percent. 
A) 30.6 percent. 
B) 26.6 percent. 
C) 40.6 percent. 
D) 50.5 percent. 
E) 20.6 percent.

Question 11

A family could be an example of an organization, as the term "organization" is defined in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Workplace spirituality is about religion in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A social invention for accomplishing goals through group effort is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) managerial task. 
B) contingency. 
C) organization. 
D) operative goal. 
E) manager. 
A) managerial task. 
B) contingency. 
C) organization. 
D) operative goal. 
E) manager.

Question 14

The goals of the field of organizational behaviour include predicting, explaining, and ________ behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goals of the field of organizational...

Question 15

ACME Inc.has decided to give their employees several days off each year to do volunteer work in the community.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) Talent management 
B) Employee engagement 
C) Corporate social responsibility 
D) Human resource management 
E) The human relations movement 
A) Talent management 
B) Employee engagement 
C) Corporate social responsibility 
D) Human resource management 
E) The human relations movement

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT associated with a spiritual workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) Meaning and purpose 
B) Sense of community 
C) Connection to others 
D) Religion 
E) Interesting work 
A) Meaning and purpose 
B) Sense of community 
C) Connection to others 
D) Religion 
E) Interesting work

Question 17

According to Luthans, Hodgetts, and Rosenkrantz, if success is defined in terms of moving up the ladder quickly, then successful managers were those who devoted above average effort to networking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The technical requirements for accomplishing goals are the same across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A large Canadian corporation has recently merged with a French company.Which of the following is least likely to be related to the field of organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) The adoption of a new leadership style and the subsequent resignation of two executives in Canada 
B) The development of an organizational structure for the newly merged company 
C) The impact of different cultural values on the newly merged company 
D) The adoption of a bilingual communication policy for all announcements in the employee newsletter 
E) The legal restrictions pertaining to shared ownership in the newly merged company 
A) The adoption of a new leadership style and the subsequent resignation of two executives in Canada 
B) The development of an organizational structure for the newly merged company 
C) The impact of different cultural values on the newly merged company 
D) The adoption of a bilingual communication policy for all announcements in the employee newsletter 
E) The legal restrictions pertaining to shared ownership in the newly merged company

Question 20

What is psychological capital and what does it have to do with organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Psychological capital refers to an indiv

If the absenteeism rate of the organization depends on the season, we can also say that the absenteeism rate is ________ upon the season.

When the text says that organizations are "social inventions," it means that they are essentially defined by people, not things.

Explain why "diversity" has become an important management issue in the modern workplace.

A manager who wants to centralize power at the top of the organization is creating a(n)________.

The ability to bounce back or rebound from adversity and setbacks to attain success is known as

Kotter found that managers use interpersonal networks to accomplish important organizational agendas.

According to Mintzberg, which of the following is an interpersonal role of management?

________ is a critical managerial activity for moving up the ranks of the organization quickly.

Diversity can be defined in terms of

It is predicted that by the year 2031, the number of visible minorities in Canada will reach

A family could be an example of an organization, as the term "organization" is defined in the text.

Workplace spirituality is about religion in the workplace.

A social invention for accomplishing goals through group effort is a(n)

The goals of the field of organizational behaviour include predicting, explaining, and ________ behaviour.

ACME Inc.has decided to give their employees several days off each year to do volunteer work in the community.What is this an example of?

Which of the following is NOT associated with a spiritual workplace?

According to Luthans, Hodgetts, and Rosenkrantz, if success is defined in terms of moving up the ladder quickly, then successful managers were those who devoted above average effort to networking.

The technical requirements for accomplishing goals are the same across cultures.

A large Canadian corporation has recently merged with a French company.Which of the following is least likely to be related to the field of organizational behaviour?

What is psychological capital and what does it have to do with organizational behaviour?

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

Exam 1: Organizational Behaviour and Management

If the absenteeism rate of the organization depends on the season, we can also say that the absenteeism rate is ________ upon the season.

When the text says that organizations are "social inventions," it means that they are essentially defined by people, not things.

Explain why "diversity" has become an important management issue in the modern workplace.

A manager who wants to centralize power at the top of the organization is creating a(n)________.

The ability to bounce back or rebound from adversity and setbacks to attain success is known as

Kotter found that managers use interpersonal networks to accomplish important organizational agendas.

According to Mintzberg, which of the following is an interpersonal role of management?

________ is a critical managerial activity for moving up the ranks of the organization quickly.

Diversity can be defined in terms of

It is predicted that by the year 2031, the number of visible minorities in Canada will reach

A family could be an example of an organization, as the term "organization" is defined in the text.

Workplace spirituality is about religion in the workplace.

A social invention for accomplishing goals through group effort is a(n)

The goals of the field of organizational behaviour include predicting, explaining, and ________ behaviour.

ACME Inc.has decided to give their employees several days off each year to do volunteer work in the community.What is this an example of?

Which of the following is NOT associated with a spiritual workplace?

According to Luthans, Hodgetts, and Rosenkrantz, if success is defined in terms of moving up the ladder quickly, then successful managers were those who devoted above average effort to networking.

The technical requirements for accomplishing goals are the same across cultures.

A large Canadian corporation has recently merged with a French company.Which of the following is least likely to be related to the field of organizational behaviour?

What is psychological capital and what does it have to do with organizational behaviour?

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