Question 1

________ is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.

Accepted Answer

A) Anthropology 
B) Deontology 
C) Epistemology 
D) Agnotology 
E) Dysteleology 
A) Anthropology 
B) Deontology 
C) Epistemology 
D) Agnotology 
E) Dysteleology

Question 2

________ is a key independent variable in positive organizational behavior research.

Accepted Answer

A) Engagement 
B) Apathy 
C) Despair 
D) Constraint 
E) Pessimism 
A) Engagement 
B) Apathy 
C) Despair 
D) Constraint 
E) Pessimism

Question 3

Gould Furniture is one of the leading furniture companies in Indonesia. In the past, the company had a homogeneous workforce of Indonesian employees. The company is desperate to cut operating and manufacturing costs and, hence, is considering outsourcing part of the manufacturing process to low-cost Vietnam. However, local community leaders across the country are strongly opposing this decision. They believe that exporting jobs to other countries is detrimental to their country in every way possible. Which of the following, if true, is the flaw in the local community leaders' opinion?

Accepted Answer

A) The country has one of the lowest rates of employment in Asia. 
B) Over 85 percent of Indonesia's revenue comes from agriculture. 
C) The furniture market contributes to 20 percent of deforestation in the country. 
D) The government of Indonesia provides substantial subsidies to start-up companies. 
E) Gould Furniture has alliances with local furniture companies in Vietnam. 
A) The country has one of the lowest rates of employment in Asia. 
B) Over 85 percent of Indonesia's revenue comes from agriculture. 
C) The furniture market contributes to 20 percent of deforestation in the country. 
D) The government of Indonesia provides substantial subsidies to start-up companies. 
E) Gould Furniture has alliances with local furniture companies in Vietnam.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves the study of groups of people coming together for collective bargaining. 
B) It involves the study of what people do in a company and how it affects the company's output. 
C) It involves analyzing different people in an industry with independent profit-centered motives. 
D) It involves developing exclusively the knowledge of managers and senior-level employees. 
E) It is a field which is not influenced by factors in the external world. 
A) It involves the study of groups of people coming together for collective bargaining. 
B) It involves the study of what people do in a company and how it affects the company's output. 
C) It involves analyzing different people in an industry with independent profit-centered motives. 
D) It involves developing exclusively the knowledge of managers and senior-level employees. 
E) It is a field which is not influenced by factors in the external world.

Question 5

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) organizations being bound by national borders 
B) lower production of goods in developing nations 
C) highly homogeneous workforce 
D) shared social value among all cultures 
E) jobs moving to nations with low-cost labor 
A) organizations being bound by national borders 
B) lower production of goods in developing nations 
C) highly homogeneous workforce 
D) shared social value among all cultures 
E) jobs moving to nations with low-cost labor

Question 6

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles:
-Which of the following is a kind of interpersonal role?

Accepted Answer

A) monitor 
B) disseminator 
C) spokesperson 
D) entrepreneur 
E) liaison 
A) monitor 
B) disseminator 
C) spokesperson 
D) entrepreneur 
E) liaison

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding models?

Accepted Answer

A) Models propose five types of variables. 
B) Models proceed from outcomes to processes. 
C) Models are used only in manufacturing organizations. 
D) Models proceed from processes to inputs. 
E) Models show that outcomes can influence inputs in the future. 
A) Models propose five types of variables. 
B) Models proceed from outcomes to processes. 
C) Models are used only in manufacturing organizations. 
D) Models proceed from processes to inputs. 
E) Models show that outcomes can influence inputs in the future.

Question 8

According to Fred Luthans and his associates' study of 450 managers, ________ made the largest contribution to the success of managers in terms of speed of promotion within their organization.

Accepted Answer

A) networking 
B) decision making 
C) planning 
D) controlling 
E) staffing 
A) networking 
B) decision making 
C) planning 
D) controlling 
E) staffing

Question 9

Which of the following disciplines blends concepts from both psychology and sociology to focus on people's influence on one another?

Accepted Answer

A) social psychology 
B) cosmology 
C) parapsychology 
D) lexicology 
E) eschatology 
A) social psychology 
B) cosmology 
C) parapsychology 
D) lexicology 
E) eschatology

Question 10

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles:
-Which of the following is a kind of decisional role?

Accepted Answer

A) negotiator 
B) disseminator 
C) liaison 
D) spokesperson 
E) monitor 
A) negotiator 
B) disseminator 
C) liaison 
D) spokesperson 
E) monitor

Question 11

Organizational behavior cannot offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behavior or make valid predictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recent studies show ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the line between work and non-work is becoming less blurred 
B) most employees are achieving a better work-life balance 
C) money and recognition define career success above all else 
D) the majority of men and women rank autonomy as the number one indicator of career success 
E) attaining a balance between personal life and work is a primary career goal 
A) the line between work and non-work is becoming less blurred 
B) most employees are achieving a better work-life balance 
C) money and recognition define career success above all else 
D) the majority of men and women rank autonomy as the number one indicator of career success 
E) attaining a balance between personal life and work is a primary career goal

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a process at the organizational level?

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes and stress 
B) withdrawal behavior 
C) emotions and moods 
D) change of practices 
E) team responsibilities 
A) attitudes and stress 
B) withdrawal behavior 
C) emotions and moods 
D) change of practices 
E) team responsibilities

Question 14

360.org, an organization working toward curbing climate change, recently conducted an interview with Jessica for the position of a public relations officer. However, interviewers Brenda and Laura are divided over whether Jessica should be given the job. Brenda believes that Jessica does not have in-depth knowledge about the issue of global warming and its impact. On the other hand, Laura feels that Jessica would be perfect for the job because she has strong networking and interpersonal skills. 
-Which of the following, if true, would strengthen Laura's argument?

Accepted Answer

A) Gaining the support of corporate giants would comprise a large part of the job. 
B) Jessica will need to prepare extensive reports about the issue of climate change. 
C) The role will require Jessica to give presentations to environmental experts on renewable modes of energy. 
D) Jessica had negligible experience in research and development. 
E) Jessica has weak analytical skills to solve problems associated with implementing options of renewable energy. 
A) Gaining the support of corporate giants would comprise a large part of the job. 
B) Jessica will need to prepare extensive reports about the issue of climate change. 
C) The role will require Jessica to give presentations to environmental experts on renewable modes of energy. 
D) Jessica had negligible experience in research and development. 
E) Jessica has weak analytical skills to solve problems associated with implementing options of renewable energy.

Question 15

A common characteristic of service jobs is that they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) need substantial interaction with an organization's customers 
B) offer much higher pay in comparison with other non-service jobs 
C) have fewer working hours than other jobs 
D) require very little job knowledge compared to other jobs 
E) provide more perks and benefits to employees 
A) need substantial interaction with an organization's customers 
B) offer much higher pay in comparison with other non-service jobs 
C) have fewer working hours than other jobs 
D) require very little job knowledge compared to other jobs 
E) provide more perks and benefits to employees

Question 16

The role of a(n)________, according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, is to transmit information to outsiders about an organization's plans, policies, actions, and results and to serve as an expert in the organization's industry.

Accepted Answer

A) spokesperson 
B) disturbance handler 
C) entrepreneur 
D) leader 
E) liaison 
A) spokesperson 
B) disturbance handler 
C) entrepreneur 
D) leader 
E) liaison

Question 17

Which of the following functions do managers undertake as part of planning functions?

Accepted Answer

A) defining an organization's goals 
B) implementing strategies for achieving goals 
C) executing plans to integrate activities 
D) accomplishing goals of a project 
E) employing strategies to coordinate tasks 
A) defining an organization's goals 
B) implementing strategies for achieving goals 
C) executing plans to integrate activities 
D) accomplishing goals of a project 
E) employing strategies to coordinate tasks

Question 18

Lesley Torres is a project manager for the campaign "Action against Deforestation in Indonesia." She recently faced a glitch when the campaign could not be launched publicly according to schedule. Torres monitored the schedule to find the cause of the delay before speeding up the implementation process by allocating more members for the implementation phase. By doing this, which of the following functions is she performing?

Accepted Answer

A) controlling 
B) planning 
C) formulating 
D) leading 
E) organizing 
A) controlling 
B) planning 
C) formulating 
D) leading 
E) organizing

Question 19

What is evidence-based management (EBM)?

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based management (EBM)complemen

Question 20

Regina George works as a campaign manager in a not-for-profit organization in Hampshire. For the upcoming campaign against genetic engineering, she is networking with managers who are working on the issue of food safety. Through her network of contacts, she strives to gain information about the stakeholders in the food industry and other lobby groups. Which of the following roles is George most likely to be playing according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles?

Accepted Answer

A) figurehead 
B) leader 
C) liaison 
D) entrepreneur 
E) resource allocator 
A) figurehead 
B) leader 
C) liaison 
D) entrepreneur 
E) resource allocator

________ is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.

________ is a key independent variable in positive organizational behavior research.

Which of the following best defines organizational behavior?

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles: -Which of the following is a kind of interpersonal role?

Which of the following is true regarding models?

According to Fred Luthans and his associates' study of 450 managers, ________ made the largest contribution to the success of managers in terms of speed of promotion within their organization.

Which of the following disciplines blends concepts from both psychology and sociology to focus on people's influence on one another?

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles: -Which of the following is a kind of decisional role?

Organizational behavior cannot offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behavior or make valid predictions.

Recent studies show ________.

Which of the following is an example of a process at the organizational level?

A common characteristic of service jobs is that they ________.

The role of a(n)________, according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, is to transmit information to outsiders about an organization's plans, policies, actions, and results and to serve as an expert in the organization's industry.

Which of the following functions do managers undertake as part of planning functions?

What is evidence-based management (EBM)?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 1: What Is Organizational Behavior?

________ is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.

________ is a key independent variable in positive organizational behavior research.

Which of the following best defines organizational behavior?

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles: -Which of the following is a kind of interpersonal role?

Which of the following is true regarding models?

According to Fred Luthans and his associates' study of 450 managers, ________ made the largest contribution to the success of managers in terms of speed of promotion within their organization.

Which of the following disciplines blends concepts from both psychology and sociology to focus on people's influence on one another?

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles: -Which of the following is a kind of decisional role?

Organizational behavior cannot offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behavior or make valid predictions.

Recent studies show ________.

Which of the following is an example of a process at the organizational level?

A common characteristic of service jobs is that they ________.

The role of a(n)________, according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, is to transmit information to outsiders about an organization's plans, policies, actions, and results and to serve as an expert in the organization's industry.

Which of the following functions do managers undertake as part of planning functions?

What is evidence-based management (EBM)?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters