Question 1

The role of a(n) ________ is a type of informational role according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles.

Accepted Answer

A)  figurehead 
B)  disseminator 
C)  liaison 
D)  entrepreneur 
E)  negotiator 
A)  figurehead 
B)  disseminator 
C)  liaison 
D)  entrepreneur 
E)  negotiator

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an outcome at an individual level?

Accepted Answer

A)  structure 
B)  culture 
C)  politics 
D)  power 
E)  attitude 
A)  structure 
B)  culture 
C)  politics 
D)  power 
E)  attitude

Question 3

The ability to understand, communicate with, motivate, and support other people, both individually and in groups, may be defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human skills 
B)  technical skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  cognitive skills 
E)  analytical skills 
A)  human skills 
B)  technical skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  cognitive skills 
E)  analytical skills

Question 4

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, a(n) ________ searches the organization and its environment for opportunities and initiates projects to bring about change.

Accepted Answer

A)  spokesperson 
B)  disturbance handler 
C)  entrepreneur 
D)  resource allocator 
E)  negotiator 
A)  spokesperson 
B)  disturbance handler 
C)  entrepreneur 
D)  resource allocator 
E)  negotiator

Question 5

360.org, an organization working toward curbing climate change, recently conducted an interview with Jessica for the position of a public relations officer. However, interviewers Brenda and Laura are divided over whether Jessica should be given the job. Brenda believes that Jessica does not have in-depth knowledge about the issue of global warming and its impact. On the other hand, Laura feels that Jessica would be perfect for the job because she has strong networking and interpersonal skills. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen Laura's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaining the support of corporate giants would comprise a large part of the job. 
B)  Jessica will need to prepare extensive reports about the issue of climate change. 
C)  The role will require Jessica to give presentations to environmental experts on renewable modes of energy. 
D)  Jessica had negligible experience in research and development. 
E)  Jessica has weak analytical skills to solve problems associated with implementing options of renewable energy. 
A)  Gaining the support of corporate giants would comprise a large part of the job. 
B)  Jessica will need to prepare extensive reports about the issue of climate change. 
C)  The role will require Jessica to give presentations to environmental experts on renewable modes of energy. 
D)  Jessica had negligible experience in research and development. 
E)  Jessica has weak analytical skills to solve problems associated with implementing options of renewable energy.

Question 6

Raymond Mayer is conducting a study on discrimination against campaign activists based on gender. In his study, he noted that male executives who visited Indonesian villages to promote the use of renewable energy received a highly positive response. In contrast, women who visited the same villages received an antagonistic response. However, Mayer stated that his findings only applied to villages. In this study, the presence of a village is considered a ________ variable.

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 7

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations being bound by national borders 
B)  lower production of goods in developing nations 
C)  highly homogeneous workforce 
D)  shared social value among all cultures 
E)  jobs moving to nations with low-cost labor 
A)  organizations being bound by national borders 
B)  lower production of goods in developing nations 
C)  highly homogeneous workforce 
D)  shared social value among all cultures 
E)  jobs moving to nations with low-cost labor

Question 8

Evidence-based management complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, which of the following is a kind of decisional role?

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiator 
B)  disseminator 
C)  liaison 
D)  spokesperson 
E)  monitor 
A)  negotiator 
B)  disseminator 
C)  liaison 
D)  spokesperson 
E)  monitor

Question 10

The job of a guest relations executive at a hotel is a kind of service job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The rapid globalization of the world economy has largely eliminated the need for managers to know the cultural norms of the workforce in each country where they do business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following determinants of behavior does organizational behavior study?

Accepted Answer

A)  profits 
B)  job satisfaction 
C)  perks 
D)  individuals 
E)  collective bargaining 
A)  profits 
B)  job satisfaction 
C)  perks 
D)  individuals 
E)  collective bargaining

Question 13

Why do only a few absolutes apply to organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

Human beings are complex, and few, if an

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding contingency variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  They refer to situational factors that moderate the relationship between two or more variables. 
B)  They make simple, accurate, and sweeping generalizations about concepts in organizational behavior. 
C)  They indicate that everyone is motivated by money and financial perks. 
D)  They refer to scientific factors which are based on universal truths. 
E)  They remain constant irrespective of any change in the environment. 
A)  They refer to situational factors that moderate the relationship between two or more variables. 
B)  They make simple, accurate, and sweeping generalizations about concepts in organizational behavior. 
C)  They indicate that everyone is motivated by money and financial perks. 
D)  They refer to scientific factors which are based on universal truths. 
E)  They remain constant irrespective of any change in the environment.

The role of a(n) ________ is a type of informational role according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles.

Which of the following is an example of an outcome at an individual level?

The ability to understand, communicate with, motivate, and support other people, both individually and in groups, may be defined as ________.

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, a(n) ________ searches the organization and its environment for opportunities and initiates projects to bring about change.

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

Evidence-based management complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence.

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, which of the following is a kind of decisional role?

The job of a guest relations executive at a hotel is a kind of service job.

The rapid globalization of the world economy has largely eliminated the need for managers to know the cultural norms of the workforce in each country where they do business.

Which of the following determinants of behavior does organizational behavior study?

Why do only a few absolutes apply to organizational behavior?

Which of the following is true regarding contingency variables?

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?

The role of a(n) ________ is a type of informational role according to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles.

Which of the following is an example of an outcome at an individual level?

The ability to understand, communicate with, motivate, and support other people, both individually and in groups, may be defined as ________.

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, a(n) ________ searches the organization and its environment for opportunities and initiates projects to bring about change.

Which of the following is a result of globalization?

Evidence-based management complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence.

According to Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles, which of the following is a kind of decisional role?

The job of a guest relations executive at a hotel is a kind of service job.

The rapid globalization of the world economy has largely eliminated the need for managers to know the cultural norms of the workforce in each country where they do business.

Which of the following determinants of behavior does organizational behavior study?

Why do only a few absolutes apply to organizational behavior?

Which of the following is true regarding contingency variables?

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