Question 1

The descriptive nature of organizational behavior allows researchers to

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A) predict with certainty that changing a specific set of workplace variables will improve an individual's performance. 
B) suggest that certain general concepts or variables tend to relate to one another in a particular setting. 
C) prescribe the correct way to manage people. 
D) stabilize the complexities inherent in studying human behavior. 
E) increase the job satisfaction of nearly all workers. 
A) predict with certainty that changing a specific set of workplace variables will improve an individual's performance. 
B) suggest that certain general concepts or variables tend to relate to one another in a particular setting. 
C) prescribe the correct way to manage people. 
D) stabilize the complexities inherent in studying human behavior. 
E) increase the job satisfaction of nearly all workers.

Question 2

Whether a business is large or small, domestic or international, growing or stagnating, its managers perform their work within a
.

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The answer of Whether a business is large or small,...

Question 3

Upper-level managers must depend upon their for success in the organization.

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A) diagnostic and interpersonal skills 
B) conceptual and diagnostic skills 
C) problem-solving and time management skills 
D) technical skills and interpersonal skills 
E) conceptual and technical skills 
A) diagnostic and interpersonal skills 
B) conceptual and diagnostic skills 
C) problem-solving and time management skills 
D) technical skills and interpersonal skills 
E) conceptual and technical skills

Question 4

A manager who can see how the various tasks within the organization fit together and how each task contributes toward the "big picture" has strong

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A) problem-solving skills. 
B) diagnostic skills. 
C) technical skills. 
D) conceptual skills. 
E) interpersonal skills. 
A) problem-solving skills. 
B) diagnostic skills. 
C) technical skills. 
D) conceptual skills. 
E) interpersonal skills.

Question 5

is concerned with the interactions between people and their environments, especially their cultural environment.

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The answer of is concerned with the interactions between people...

Question 6

The study of can greatly clarify the factors that affect how managers manage.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 7

The manager's ability to communicate with, understand, and motivate individuals and groups is determined by her or his

Accepted Answer

A) conceptual skills. 
B) time management skills. 
C) diagnostic skills. 
D) interpersonal skills. 
E) technical skills. 
A) conceptual skills. 
B) time management skills. 
C) diagnostic skills. 
D) interpersonal skills. 
E) technical skills.

Question 8

Organizational behavior (OB) includes the study of all of the following, except

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A) international trade laws. 
B) the interface between people and organizations. 
C) human behavior in organizations. 
D) organizations themselves. 
E) All of these are included in OB. 
A) international trade laws. 
B) the interface between people and organizations. 
C) human behavior in organizations. 
D) organizations themselves. 
E) All of these are included in OB.

Question 9

suggests that in most organizations situations and outcomes are influenced by other variables.

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A) The systems approach to management 
B) The conceptual approach to management 
C) The situational perspective 
D) The interactionalism approach to management 
E) None of these 
A) The systems approach to management 
B) The conceptual approach to management 
C) The situational perspective 
D) The interactionalism approach to management 
E) None of these

The descriptive nature of organizational behavior allows researchers to

Whether a business is large or small, domestic or international, growing or stagnating, its managers perform their work within a .

Upper-level managers must depend upon their for success in the organization.

A manager who can see how the various tasks within the organization fit together and how each task contributes toward the "big picture" has strong

is concerned with the interactions between people and their environments, especially their cultural environment.

The study of can greatly clarify the factors that affect how managers manage.

The manager's ability to communicate with, understand, and motivate individuals and groups is determined by her or his

Organizational behavior (OB) includes the study of all of the following, except

suggests that in most organizations situations and outcomes are influenced by other variables.

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 1: An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The descriptive nature of organizational behavior allows researchers to

Whether a business is large or small, domestic or international, growing or stagnating, its managers perform their work within a .

Upper-level managers must depend upon their for success in the organization.

A manager who can see how the various tasks within the organization fit together and how each task contributes toward the "big picture" has strong

is concerned with the interactions between people and their environments, especially their cultural environment.

The study of can greatly clarify the factors that affect how managers manage.

The manager's ability to communicate with, understand, and motivate individuals and groups is determined by her or his

Organizational behavior (OB) includes the study of all of the following, except

suggests that in most organizations situations and outcomes are influenced by other variables.

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters