Question 1

Human relations theories emphasize that satisfied and happy employees will manifest the most productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Plugitup manufactures earplugs. Which term refers to the raw materials necessary for producing these earplugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Input 
B)  Output 
C)  Subsystems 
D)  Products of entropy 
A)  Input 
B)  Output 
C)  Subsystems 
D)  Products of entropy

Question 3

Which of the following is true in organizations that establish an ecosystems theories approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance is regulated and measured. 
B)  Efficiency is of utmost importance. 
C)  They are more flexible than many other theories. 
D)  Managers view employees as being incapable of much growth. 
A)  Performance is regulated and measured. 
B)  Efficiency is of utmost importance. 
C)  They are more flexible than many other theories. 
D)  Managers view employees as being incapable of much growth.

Question 4

Scientific management theory developed at a time when there was great accord between management and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define the ecosystems concepts of input, output, role, and system and apply them to a fictitious organization called Smileyface Counseling Center.

Accepted Answer

In the context of ecosystems, the concep

Question 6

Theory Y managers view employees as being incapable of much growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Social workers have the serious ethical responsibility of enhancing agency functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the cultural perspective on organizations is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It asserts "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." 
B)  It assumes performance will be predictable. 
C)  It may squelch innovative ideas. 
D)  Workers will evaluate nontraditional approaches fairly and impartially. 
A)  It asserts "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." 
B)  It assumes performance will be predictable. 
C)  It may squelch innovative ideas. 
D)  Workers will evaluate nontraditional approaches fairly and impartially.

Question 9

Financial assistance programs are considered institutional social services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the differences between Theory X and Theory Y management styles.

Accepted Answer

Theory X and Theory Y are two contrastin

Question 11

Compare and contrast classical organizational theories and human relations theories. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

Accepted Answer

Classical organizational theories and hu

Question 12

In organizations using an ecosystems theory approach, irrational, spontaneous interactions are expected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What do you think of the five proposed dynamics of gender-based power in organizations? Do they make sense to you, or are they too extreme? Explain why. What are the reasons women make up such a relatively small percentage of people with the greatest political and corporate power, despite making up more than half the population?

Accepted Answer

The five proposed dynamics of gender-bas

Question 14

Theory X managers believe that the promise of internal rewards is stronger motivations than external rewards and punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The basic purpose of institutional social services is to enhance the relationships between people and between people and their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The political/economy theory poses difficulties for social workers who maintain professional values and ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An intake unit for a large county department of social services is an example of an activity system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a concept of feminist theories that can be applied to organizations to counteract gender-related power dynamics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empowerment 
B)  Diversity is strength 
C)  The importance of process 
D)  Keeping the political impersonal 
A)  Empowerment 
B)  Diversity is strength 
C)  The importance of process 
D)  Keeping the political impersonal

Question 19

Happyhelp Counseling Center strives for the ecosystems concept of entropy by adding new staff and innovative programs so it can continue to function as a helping agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Organizational _____ is the study of human conduct in the workplace, the interaction between people and the organization, and the organization itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  management 
C)  behavior 
D)  hierarchy 
A)  culture 
B)  management 
C)  behavior 
D)  hierarchy

Human relations theories emphasize that satisfied and happy employees will manifest the most productivity.

Plugitup manufactures earplugs. Which term refers to the raw materials necessary for producing these earplugs?

Which of the following is true in organizations that establish an ecosystems theories approach?

Scientific management theory developed at a time when there was great accord between management and employees.

Define the ecosystems concepts of input, output, role, and system and apply them to a fictitious organization called Smileyface Counseling Center.

Theory Y managers view employees as being incapable of much growth.

Social workers have the serious ethical responsibility of enhancing agency functioning.

Which of the following statements about the cultural perspective on organizations is FALSE?

Financial assistance programs are considered institutional social services.

Explain the differences between Theory X and Theory Y management styles.

Compare and contrast classical organizational theories and human relations theories. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

In organizations using an ecosystems theory approach, irrational, spontaneous interactions are expected.

Theory X managers believe that the promise of internal rewards is stronger motivations than external rewards and punishment.

The basic purpose of institutional social services is to enhance the relationships between people and between people and their environment.

The political/economy theory poses difficulties for social workers who maintain professional values and ethics.

An intake unit for a large county department of social services is an example of an activity system.

Which of the following is NOT a concept of feminist theories that can be applied to organizations to counteract gender-related power dynamics?

Happyhelp Counseling Center strives for the ecosystems concept of entropy by adding new staff and innovative programs so it can continue to function as a helping agency.

Organizational _____ is the study of human conduct in the workplace, the interaction between people and the organization, and the organization itself.

Introduction to Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment

Values and Principles That Guide Generalist Practice in the Macro Social Environment

Human Behavior in Groups: Theories and Dynamics

Types of Groups in the Macro Social Environment

Social Service Organizational Settings, Goals and Environmental Contexts

Organizational Structure and Dynamics

Human Behavior, Management, and Empowerment in Organizations

Communities in the Macro Social Environment: Theories and Concepts

Assessment of Geographic Communities and Empowerment

Neighborhood Empowerment

Diversity, Populations-At-Risk, and Empowerment in the Macro Social Environment

Social Justice and the Global Community

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Exam 5: Knowledge and Theories About Organizations

Human relations theories emphasize that satisfied and happy employees will manifest the most productivity.

Plugitup manufactures earplugs. Which term refers to the raw materials necessary for producing these earplugs?

Which of the following is true in organizations that establish an ecosystems theories approach?

Scientific management theory developed at a time when there was great accord between management and employees.

Define the ecosystems concepts of input, output, role, and system and apply them to a fictitious organization called Smileyface Counseling Center.

Theory Y managers view employees as being incapable of much growth.

Social workers have the serious ethical responsibility of enhancing agency functioning.

Which of the following statements about the cultural perspective on organizations is FALSE?

Financial assistance programs are considered institutional social services.

Explain the differences between Theory X and Theory Y management styles.

Compare and contrast classical organizational theories and human relations theories. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

In organizations using an ecosystems theory approach, irrational, spontaneous interactions are expected.

Theory X managers believe that the promise of internal rewards is stronger motivations than external rewards and punishment.

The basic purpose of institutional social services is to enhance the relationships between people and between people and their environment.

The political/economy theory poses difficulties for social workers who maintain professional values and ethics.

An intake unit for a large county department of social services is an example of an activity system.

Which of the following is NOT a concept of feminist theories that can be applied to organizations to counteract gender-related power dynamics?

Happyhelp Counseling Center strives for the ecosystems concept of entropy by adding new staff and innovative programs so it can continue to function as a helping agency.

Organizational _____ is the study of human conduct in the workplace, the interaction between people and the organization, and the organization itself.

Introduction to Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment

Values and Principles That Guide Generalist Practice in the Macro Social Environment

Human Behavior in Groups: Theories and Dynamics

Types of Groups in the Macro Social Environment

Social Service Organizational Settings, Goals and Environmental Contexts

Organizational Structure and Dynamics

Human Behavior, Management, and Empowerment in Organizations

Communities in the Macro Social Environment: Theories and Concepts

Assessment of Geographic Communities and Empowerment

Neighborhood Empowerment

Diversity, Populations-At-Risk, and Empowerment in the Macro Social Environment

Social Justice and the Global Community

Filters