Question 1

The ethics of an organization are based on all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral strategies 
B)  moral rules 
C)  beliefs 
D)  values 
A)  moral strategies 
B)  moral rules 
C)  beliefs 
D)  values

Question 2

Contingent workers are independent specialists who contract with an organization to perform specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With self-managed teams, the manager's new role is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide advice and support for the team 
B)  take responsibility and credit for the team 
C)  issue strict rules and procedures for the team 
D)  remain separated from and uninvolved with the team 
A)  provide advice and support for the team 
B)  take responsibility and credit for the team 
C)  issue strict rules and procedures for the team 
D)  remain separated from and uninvolved with the team

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three principal kinds of skills needed by managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  analytical 
B)  conceptual 
C)  human 
D)  technical 
A)  analytical 
B)  conceptual 
C)  human 
D)  technical

Question 5

The study of organizational behavior provides a set of ________ that are useful for understanding the behavior that occurs within organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  guidelines 
B)  rituals 
C)  beliefs 
D)  textbooks 
A)  guidelines 
B)  rituals 
C)  beliefs 
D)  textbooks

Question 6

Global crisis management does not involve natural disasters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Innovation is the generation of novel and useful ideas. One of the outcomes is creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Characteristics of the organization as a whole have little or no effect on the behavior of individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ managers work abroad for an international company.

Accepted Answer

A)  Domestic 
B)  Foreign 
C)  Local 
D)  Expatriate 
A)  Domestic 
B)  Foreign 
C)  Local 
D)  Expatriate

Question 10

Metabolife was not compelled by law to disclose evidence of the adverse side effects of the drug Ephedra; therefore, its refusal to do so was not unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The need to reduce the costs of making and selling goods to stay competitive with companies from around the world has pushed many U.S. companies to make most of their products abroad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Social responsibility is BEST described as an organization's moral responsibility toward ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people inside and outside of the organization 
B)  any person or group outside the organization 
C)  people or groups directly affected by its actions 
D)  its own employees and shareholders 
A)  people inside and outside of the organization 
B)  any person or group outside the organization 
C)  people or groups directly affected by its actions 
D)  its own employees and shareholders

Question 13

An intranet is a network of information technology linkages inside an organization that connects all of its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The specific technical skills a manager needs will depend on the organization in which he or she works and his or her position within it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As the culture of a nation changes over time, the values or beliefs of those who live in that nation also change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Contingent workers cost more to employ, due to their flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to affect how a manager leads?

Accepted Answer

A)  size of teams 
B)  structure of teams 
C)  objectives of teams 
D)  experience of teams 
A)  size of teams 
B)  structure of teams 
C)  objectives of teams 
D)  experience of teams

Question 18

What is organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior (OB) is the stud

Question 19

Global learning continually takes place as organizations compete worldwide for customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT require global crisis management?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural disasters 
B)  geopolitical tensions 
C)  international terrorism 
D)  international outsourcing 
A)  natural disasters 
B)  geopolitical tensions 
C)  international terrorism 
D)  international outsourcing

The ethics of an organization are based on all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Contingent workers are independent specialists who contract with an organization to perform specific tasks.

With self-managed teams, the manager's new role is to ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three principal kinds of skills needed by managers?

The study of organizational behavior provides a set of ________ that are useful for understanding the behavior that occurs within organizations.

Global crisis management does not involve natural disasters.

Innovation is the generation of novel and useful ideas. One of the outcomes is creativity.

Characteristics of the organization as a whole have little or no effect on the behavior of individuals and groups.

________ managers work abroad for an international company.

Metabolife was not compelled by law to disclose evidence of the adverse side effects of the drug Ephedra; therefore, its refusal to do so was not unethical.

The need to reduce the costs of making and selling goods to stay competitive with companies from around the world has pushed many U.S. companies to make most of their products abroad.

Social responsibility is BEST described as an organization's moral responsibility toward ________.

An intranet is a network of information technology linkages inside an organization that connects all of its members.

The specific technical skills a manager needs will depend on the organization in which he or she works and his or her position within it.

As the culture of a nation changes over time, the values or beliefs of those who live in that nation also change.

Contingent workers cost more to employ, due to their flexibility.

Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to affect how a manager leads?

What is organizational behavior?

Global learning continually takes place as organizations compete worldwide for customers.

Which of the following does NOT require global crisis management?

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior

The ethics of an organization are based on all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Contingent workers are independent specialists who contract with an organization to perform specific tasks.

With self-managed teams, the manager's new role is to ________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three principal kinds of skills needed by managers?

The study of organizational behavior provides a set of ________ that are useful for understanding the behavior that occurs within organizations.

Global crisis management does not involve natural disasters.

Innovation is the generation of novel and useful ideas. One of the outcomes is creativity.

Characteristics of the organization as a whole have little or no effect on the behavior of individuals and groups.

________ managers work abroad for an international company.

Metabolife was not compelled by law to disclose evidence of the adverse side effects of the drug Ephedra; therefore, its refusal to do so was not unethical.

The need to reduce the costs of making and selling goods to stay competitive with companies from around the world has pushed many U.S. companies to make most of their products abroad.

Social responsibility is BEST described as an organization's moral responsibility toward ________.

An intranet is a network of information technology linkages inside an organization that connects all of its members.

The specific technical skills a manager needs will depend on the organization in which he or she works and his or her position within it.

As the culture of a nation changes over time, the values or beliefs of those who live in that nation also change.

Contingent workers cost more to employ, due to their flexibility.

Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to affect how a manager leads?

What is organizational behavior?

Global learning continually takes place as organizations compete worldwide for customers.

Which of the following does NOT require global crisis management?

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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