Question 1

Only one-half of all workers are engaged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain what evidence-based management involves and give an example.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based management involves trans

Question 3

Knowledge of organizational behaviour will help you understand the use and effectiveness of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Knowledge of organizational behaviour will help you...

Question 4

The Bouncy Ball company has decided to change the way they do things.One of the major changes they made was to provide employees with more opportunities for personal growth and development.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) Workplace spirituality 
B) Work engagement 
C) Talent management 
D) Corporate social responsibility 
E) The human relations movement 
A) Workplace spirituality 
B) Work engagement 
C) Talent management 
D) Corporate social responsibility 
E) The human relations movement

Question 5

How can an organization create a positive work environment and improve employee well-being?

Accepted Answer

Organizational behaviour is concerned wi

Question 6

The fact that organizations are "social inventions" means that they are defined by the presence of ________,not things.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that organizations are "social inventions"...

Question 7

The human relations movement was critical of

Accepted Answer

A) bureaucracy. 
B) participative management. 
C) open communication. 
D) decentralized controls. 
E) flexible management systems. 
A) bureaucracy. 
B) participative management. 
C) open communication. 
D) decentralized controls. 
E) flexible management systems.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT associated with psychological capital?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-esteem 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Optimism 
D) Resilience 
E) Hope 
A) Self-esteem 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Optimism 
D) Resilience 
E) Hope

Question 9

The contingency approach to management focuses on systematic improvement in the quality of an organization's products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ advocates the use of careful research to determine the optimum degree of specialization and standardization.

Accepted Answer

Scientific

Question 11

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 12

If the proper leadership style is contingent upon the experience of the employees,this means that it ________ the employees' experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the proper leadership style is contingent...

Question 13

According to Luthans,Hodgetts,and Rosenkrantz,which activities were highly correlated with managerial success?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how you define "managerial

Question 14

Behaviour in organizations can be effectively and efficiently controlled even if it can't be predicted or understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In less than a decade,the workforce will be dominated by people over the age of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In less than a decade,the workforce will...

Question 16

A manager who wants to have employees who are satisfied and committed should focus on interacting with people and informal socializing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When I say that my management style is contingent upon the tasks my employees are performing,I mean that

Accepted Answer

A) I always use the same management style. 
B) my management style affects the tasks they choose to perform. 
C) the type of task determines my management style. 
D) I treat all employees as equals. 
E) my management style is only effective if certain tasks are performed. 
A) I always use the same management style. 
B) my management style affects the tasks they choose to perform. 
C) the type of task determines my management style. 
D) I treat all employees as equals. 
E) my management style is only effective if certain tasks are performed.

Question 18

By 2031,50 percent of the Canadian population will be visible minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is work engagement and why have organizations become so concerned about it? What does organizational behaviour have to do with employee engagement?

Accepted Answer

Work engagement refers to a positive wor

Question 20

________ is a goal of virtually all organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a goal of virtually all...

Only one-half of all workers are engaged.

Explain what evidence-based management involves and give an example.

Knowledge of organizational behaviour will help you understand the use and effectiveness of ________.

The Bouncy Ball company has decided to change the way they do things.One of the major changes they made was to provide employees with more opportunities for personal growth and development.What is this an example of?

How can an organization create a positive work environment and improve employee well-being?

The fact that organizations are "social inventions" means that they are defined by the presence of ________,not things.

The human relations movement was critical of

Which of the following is NOT associated with psychological capital?

The contingency approach to management focuses on systematic improvement in the quality of an organization's products.

________ advocates the use of careful research to determine the optimum degree of specialization and standardization.

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

If the proper leadership style is contingent upon the experience of the employees,this means that it ________ the employees' experience.

According to Luthans,Hodgetts,and Rosenkrantz,which activities were highly correlated with managerial success?

Behaviour in organizations can be effectively and efficiently controlled even if it can't be predicted or understood.

In less than a decade,the workforce will be dominated by people over the age of ________.

A manager who wants to have employees who are satisfied and committed should focus on interacting with people and informal socializing.

When I say that my management style is contingent upon the tasks my employees are performing,I mean that

By 2031,50 percent of the Canadian population will be visible minorities.

What is work engagement and why have organizations become so concerned about it? What does organizational behaviour have to do with employee engagement?

________ is a goal of virtually all organizations.

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

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Exam 1: Organizational Behaviour and Management

Only one-half of all workers are engaged.

Explain what evidence-based management involves and give an example.

Knowledge of organizational behaviour will help you understand the use and effectiveness of ________.

The Bouncy Ball company has decided to change the way they do things.One of the major changes they made was to provide employees with more opportunities for personal growth and development.What is this an example of?

How can an organization create a positive work environment and improve employee well-being?

The fact that organizations are "social inventions" means that they are defined by the presence of ________,not things.

The human relations movement was critical of

Which of the following is NOT associated with psychological capital?

The contingency approach to management focuses on systematic improvement in the quality of an organization's products.

________ advocates the use of careful research to determine the optimum degree of specialization and standardization.

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

If the proper leadership style is contingent upon the experience of the employees,this means that it ________ the employees' experience.

According to Luthans,Hodgetts,and Rosenkrantz,which activities were highly correlated with managerial success?

Behaviour in organizations can be effectively and efficiently controlled even if it can't be predicted or understood.

In less than a decade,the workforce will be dominated by people over the age of ________.

A manager who wants to have employees who are satisfied and committed should focus on interacting with people and informal socializing.

When I say that my management style is contingent upon the tasks my employees are performing,I mean that

By 2031,50 percent of the Canadian population will be visible minorities.

What is work engagement and why have organizations become so concerned about it? What does organizational behaviour have to do with employee engagement?

________ is a goal of virtually all organizations.

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