Question 1

By 2031,30.6 of the Canadian population will be ________.

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The answer of By 2031,30.6 of the Canadian population will...

Question 2

Work engagement is characterized by

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A) vigour, dedication, and resilience. 
B) vigour, dedication, and optimism. 
C) vigour, optimism, and resilience. 
D) vigour, dedication, and absorption. 
E) vigour, absorption, and optimism. 
A) vigour, dedication, and resilience. 
B) vigour, dedication, and optimism. 
C) vigour, optimism, and resilience. 
D) vigour, dedication, and absorption. 
E) vigour, absorption, and optimism.

Question 3

It is predicted that there will a shortfall of workers between the ages of 25 and 44 of

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A) 10 percent. 
B) 20 percent. 
C) 30 percent. 
D) 40 percent. 
E) 50 percent. 
A) 10 percent. 
B) 20 percent. 
C) 30 percent. 
D) 40 percent. 
E) 50 percent.

Question 4

Two important managerial tasks are the analysis of problems and taking action to deal with these problems.Analysis is closely related to which goal(s)of the field of organizational behaviour?

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A) Management 
B) Prediction and explanation 
C) Explanation and control 
D) Prediction and management 
E) Prediction and control 
A) Management 
B) Prediction and explanation 
C) Explanation and control 
D) Prediction and management 
E) Prediction and control

Question 5

The ________ illustrated how psychological and social processes affect productivity and work adjustment.

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The answer of The ________ illustrated how psychological and social...

Question 6

Which goal of the field of organizational behaviour is most clearly exemplified by the practice of introducing a new pay system?

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A) Explanation 
B) Analysis 
C) Managing 
D) Prediction 
E) Survival 
A) Explanation 
B) Analysis 
C) Managing 
D) Prediction 
E) Survival

Question 7

Organizational behaviour is concerned with groups because

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A) informal groups can influence organizational effectiveness. 
B) much work is performed by formal work groups. 
C) groups can influence new organizational members. 
D) organizations depend on interaction and coordination among people to accomplish their goals. 
E) all of the above. 
A) informal groups can influence organizational effectiveness. 
B) much work is performed by formal work groups. 
C) groups can influence new organizational members. 
D) organizations depend on interaction and coordination among people to accomplish their goals. 
E) all of the above.

Question 8

In Canada,________ are the fastest growing segment of the population.

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The answer of In Canada,________ are the fastest growing segment...

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE?

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A) Contingent means dependent. 
B) Prediction is a more complex process than explanation. 
C) All organizations have survival as a goal. 
D) Organizational behaviour involves both theory and practice. 
E) Accurate prediction usually precedes explanation. 
A) Contingent means dependent. 
B) Prediction is a more complex process than explanation. 
C) All organizations have survival as a goal. 
D) Organizational behaviour involves both theory and practice. 
E) Accurate prediction usually precedes explanation.

Question 10

Most of Canada's top CEOs believe that their number one priority is

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A) attracting new employees. 
B) motivating employees. 
C) engaging employees. 
D) financial performance and profitability. 
E) retaining employees. 
A) attracting new employees. 
B) motivating employees. 
C) engaging employees. 
D) financial performance and profitability. 
E) retaining employees.

Question 11

If we understand the reasons for a behaviour,we can often ________ that behaviour effectively.

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The answer of If we understand the reasons for a...

Question 12

A large Canadian corporation has recently merged with a French company.Which of the following is least likely to be related to the field of organizational behaviour?

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A) The adoption of a new leadership style and the subsequent resignation of two executives in Canada 
B) The development of an organizational structure for the newly merged company 
C) The impact of different cultural values on the newly merged company 
D) The adoption of a bilingual communication policy for all announcements in the employee newsletter 
E) The legal restrictions pertaining to shared ownership in the newly merged company 
A) The adoption of a new leadership style and the subsequent resignation of two executives in Canada 
B) The development of an organizational structure for the newly merged company 
C) The impact of different cultural values on the newly merged company 
D) The adoption of a bilingual communication policy for all announcements in the employee newsletter 
E) The legal restrictions pertaining to shared ownership in the newly merged company

Question 13

What percent of older Canadians expect to continue working past the age of 65?

Accepted Answer

A) 95 
B) 75 
C) 25 
D) 45 
E) 55 
A) 95 
B) 75 
C) 25 
D) 45 
E) 55

Question 14

Women are just as likely to become leaders in organizations as men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Making internal attributions about positive events in the present and future and external attributions about negative events is known as

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A) absorption. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) optimism. 
D) hope. 
E) resilience. 
A) absorption. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) optimism. 
D) hope. 
E) resilience.

Question 16

An increasing number of Canadian workers,especially ________ (more than half),are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

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The answer of An increasing number of Canadian workers,especially ________...

Question 17

If a kind of organizational behaviour can be predicted,then we must be able to explain why it occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Comment on the following statement: "Intuition results in random and often irrational decisions,and therefore,it should not be used by managers."

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Simon,Isenberg,and most modern managemen

Question 19

If a manager implements a program to lower employee turnover based on what other companies are doing,he/she is practising evidence-based management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It has been reported that only one-third of workers are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been reported that only one-third...

By 2031,30.6 of the Canadian population will be ________.

Work engagement is characterized by

It is predicted that there will a shortfall of workers between the ages of 25 and 44 of

Two important managerial tasks are the analysis of problems and taking action to deal with these problems.Analysis is closely related to which goal(s)of the field of organizational behaviour?

The ________ illustrated how psychological and social processes affect productivity and work adjustment.

Which goal of the field of organizational behaviour is most clearly exemplified by the practice of introducing a new pay system?

Organizational behaviour is concerned with groups because

In Canada,________ are the fastest growing segment of the population.

Which of the following is FALSE?

Most of Canada's top CEOs believe that their number one priority is

If we understand the reasons for a behaviour,we can often ________ that behaviour effectively.

A large Canadian corporation has recently merged with a French company.Which of the following is least likely to be related to the field of organizational behaviour?

What percent of older Canadians expect to continue working past the age of 65?

Women are just as likely to become leaders in organizations as men.

Making internal attributions about positive events in the present and future and external attributions about negative events is known as

An increasing number of Canadian workers,especially ________ (more than half),are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

If a kind of organizational behaviour can be predicted,then we must be able to explain why it occurs.

Comment on the following statement: "Intuition results in random and often irrational decisions,and therefore,it should not be used by managers."

If a manager implements a program to lower employee turnover based on what other companies are doing,he/she is practising evidence-based management.

It has been reported that only one-third of workers are ________.

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

By 2031,30.6 of the Canadian population will be ________.

Work engagement is characterized by

It is predicted that there will a shortfall of workers between the ages of 25 and 44 of

Two important managerial tasks are the analysis of problems and taking action to deal with these problems.Analysis is closely related to which goal(s)of the field of organizational behaviour?

The ________ illustrated how psychological and social processes affect productivity and work adjustment.

Which goal of the field of organizational behaviour is most clearly exemplified by the practice of introducing a new pay system?

Organizational behaviour is concerned with groups because

In Canada,________ are the fastest growing segment of the population.

Which of the following is FALSE?

Most of Canada's top CEOs believe that their number one priority is

If we understand the reasons for a behaviour,we can often ________ that behaviour effectively.

A large Canadian corporation has recently merged with a French company.Which of the following is least likely to be related to the field of organizational behaviour?

What percent of older Canadians expect to continue working past the age of 65?

Women are just as likely to become leaders in organizations as men.

Making internal attributions about positive events in the present and future and external attributions about negative events is known as

An increasing number of Canadian workers,especially ________ (more than half),are struggling to achieve work-life balance.

If a kind of organizational behaviour can be predicted,then we must be able to explain why it occurs.

Comment on the following statement: "Intuition results in random and often irrational decisions,and therefore,it should not be used by managers."

If a manager implements a program to lower employee turnover based on what other companies are doing,he/she is practising evidence-based management.

It has been reported that only one-third of workers are ________.

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