Question 1

One major study area of social psychology is change, how to implement it, and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Using the concept of organizational survival, how would you define what makes an organization successful? Why is organizational survival important to defining organizational success?

Accepted Answer

Organizational survival refers to eviden

Question 3

________ is a key independent variable in positive organizational behavior research.

Accepted Answer

A)  Engagement 
B)  Apathy 
C)  Despair 
D)  Constraint 
E)  Pessimism 
A)  Engagement 
B)  Apathy 
C)  Despair 
D)  Constraint 
E)  Pessimism

Question 4

Which of the following is the major challenge for managers in a fully networked organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating the need for paper communication by relying entirely on e-mail, file transfers, and the like 
B)  retaining team members who can easily move to another employer when demand for their services changes 
C)  managing contract and temporary workers 
D)  maintaining a "virtual office" through the use of computers, interoffice networks, and the Internet 
E)  managing people who work together but are geographically separated 
A)  eliminating the need for paper communication by relying entirely on e-mail, file transfers, and the like 
B)  retaining team members who can easily move to another employer when demand for their services changes 
C)  managing contract and temporary workers 
D)  maintaining a "virtual office" through the use of computers, interoffice networks, and the Internet 
E)  managing people who work together but are geographically separated

Question 5

Why is it important to complement intuition with systematic study in our attempts to understand behavior within organizations?

Accepted Answer

It is important to complement intuition

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should I work extra hours to complete my assignment? 
B)  Should I e-mail my manager about queries on the project? 
C)  Should I discuss with the management the perks being offered? 
D)  Should I ask my manager for leave during Christmas? 
E)  Should I play politics to advance my career? 
A)  Should I work extra hours to complete my assignment? 
B)  Should I e-mail my manager about queries on the project? 
C)  Should I discuss with the management the perks being offered? 
D)  Should I ask my manager for leave during Christmas? 
E)  Should I play politics to advance my career?

Question 7

Joann Hayes is currently working on a project to tackle climate change. During the project, she needs to find different options to replace the use of non-renewable energy and check the feasibility of different renewable energy options before choosing the most practical one. Which of the following skills does Hayes primarily need to use for these tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  human skills 
B)  interpersonal skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  communication skills 
E)  interactive skills 
A)  human skills 
B)  interpersonal skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  communication skills 
E)  interactive skills

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Models propose five types of variables. 
B)  Models proceed from outcomes to processes. 
C)  Models are used only in manufacturing organizations. 
D)  Models proceed from processes to inputs. 
E)  Models show that outcomes can influence inputs in the future. 
A)  Models propose five types of variables. 
B)  Models proceed from outcomes to processes. 
C)  Models are used only in manufacturing organizations. 
D)  Models proceed from processes to inputs. 
E)  Models show that outcomes can influence inputs in the future.

Question 9

What are conceptual skills? How are they different from human skills?

Accepted Answer

Conceptual skills comprise the mental ab

Question 10

Entomology is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following fields of study is most likely to involve studying organizational culture, formal organization theory, and structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  sociology 
B)  psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  psychiatry 
E)  social psychology 
A)  sociology 
B)  psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  psychiatry 
E)  social psychology

Question 12

The practice known as management by walking around is limited by available hours, focus, and application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is organizational citizenship behavior?

Accepted Answer

The discretionary behavior that is not p

Question 14

The bookselling industry was revolutionized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mintzberg's Theory of Management 
B)  evidence-based management 
C)  Luthan's findings on management behavior 
D)  intuition 
E)  the availability of Big Data 
A)  Mintzberg's Theory of Management 
B)  evidence-based management 
C)  Luthan's findings on management behavior 
D)  intuition 
E)  the availability of Big Data

Question 15

Which of the following is not a reality for today's workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many workers never get away from the virtual workplace. 
B)  Organizations are asking employees to put in longer hours. 
C)  Employees have fewer outside commitments. 
D)  Issues related to well-being have dropped as the number of employees who work at home rises. 
E)  The line between work and non-work time has become blurred. 
A)  Many workers never get away from the virtual workplace. 
B)  Organizations are asking employees to put in longer hours. 
C)  Employees have fewer outside commitments. 
D)  Issues related to well-being have dropped as the number of employees who work at home rises. 
E)  The line between work and non-work time has become blurred.

Question 16

Annette Simpson works for a fashion house in Paris and is preparing for the company's upcoming line of winter clothing. She is currently researching online to know what is in vogue this season. In addition, she is also networking with contacts from the press and fashion magazine editors to understand the changing tastes of consumers. Which of the following roles is Simpson playing according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  figurehead 
B)  leader 
C)  symbol head 
D)  monitor 
E)  spokesperson 
A)  figurehead 
B)  leader 
C)  symbol head 
D)  monitor 
E)  spokesperson

Question 17

The role of a(n) ________, according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, is to transmit information to outsiders about an organization's plans, policies, actions, and results and to serve as an expert in the organization's industry.

Accepted Answer

A)  spokesperson 
B)  disturbance handler 
C)  entrepreneur 
D)  leader 
E)  liaison 
A)  spokesperson 
B)  disturbance handler 
C)  entrepreneur 
D)  leader 
E)  liaison

Question 18

________ variables are variables that moderate the relationship between two or more variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  Global 
B)  General 
C)  Dependent 
D)  Non-reactive 
E)  Contingency 
A)  Global 
B)  General 
C)  Dependent 
D)  Non-reactive 
E)  Contingency

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a process at an individual level?

Accepted Answer

A)  group cohesion 
B)  values 
C)  decision making 
D)  withdrawal behavior 
E)  power and politics 
A)  group cohesion 
B)  values 
C)  decision making 
D)  withdrawal behavior 
E)  power and politics

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding work-life balance for a majority of men and women in a recent survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work-life balance was more important than money, recognition, and autonomy. 
B)  Money was cited as more important that work-life balance. 
C)  Work-life balance was more important than money, but less important than recognition. 
D)  Work-life balance was more important than recognition and autonomy, but money was cited as the most important. 
E)  Recognition was cited as the most important, followed by work-life balance, and then money. 
A)  Work-life balance was more important than money, recognition, and autonomy. 
B)  Money was cited as more important that work-life balance. 
C)  Work-life balance was more important than money, but less important than recognition. 
D)  Work-life balance was more important than recognition and autonomy, but money was cited as the most important. 
E)  Recognition was cited as the most important, followed by work-life balance, and then money.

One major study area of social psychology is change, how to implement it, and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance.

Using the concept of organizational survival, how would you define what makes an organization successful? Why is organizational survival important to defining organizational success?

________ is a key independent variable in positive organizational behavior research.

Which of the following is the major challenge for managers in a fully networked organization?

Why is it important to complement intuition with systematic study in our attempts to understand behavior within organizations?

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

Which of the following is true regarding models?

What are conceptual skills? How are they different from human skills?

Entomology is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.

Which of the following fields of study is most likely to involve studying organizational culture, formal organization theory, and structure?

The practice known as management by walking around is limited by available hours, focus, and application.

What is organizational citizenship behavior?

The bookselling industry was revolutionized by ________.

Which of the following is not a reality for today's workforce?

The role of a(n) ________, according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, is to transmit information to outsiders about an organization's plans, policies, actions, and results and to serve as an expert in the organization's industry.

________ variables are variables that moderate the relationship between two or more variables.

Which of the following is an example of a process at an individual level?

Which of the following is true regarding work-life balance for a majority of men and women in a recent survey?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 1: What Is Organizational Behavior?

One major study area of social psychology is change, how to implement it, and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance.

Using the concept of organizational survival, how would you define what makes an organization successful? Why is organizational survival important to defining organizational success?

________ is a key independent variable in positive organizational behavior research.

Which of the following is the major challenge for managers in a fully networked organization?

Why is it important to complement intuition with systematic study in our attempts to understand behavior within organizations?

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

Which of the following is true regarding models?

What are conceptual skills? How are they different from human skills?

Entomology is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.

Which of the following fields of study is most likely to involve studying organizational culture, formal organization theory, and structure?

The practice known as management by walking around is limited by available hours, focus, and application.

What is organizational citizenship behavior?

The bookselling industry was revolutionized by ________.

Which of the following is not a reality for today's workforce?

The role of a(n) ________, according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, is to transmit information to outsiders about an organization's plans, policies, actions, and results and to serve as an expert in the organization's industry.

________ variables are variables that moderate the relationship between two or more variables.

Which of the following is an example of a process at an individual level?

Which of the following is true regarding work-life balance for a majority of men and women in a recent survey?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters