Exam 1: Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

Which of the following is included in the six forces reshaping management practice?

Identify three common,physical symptoms that are related to stress.

Frederick Taylor's concept of economic rationality of the employee was later characterized as "Hawthorne effect."

What is the relationship between quality and organizational effectiveness?

The essence of _________ is control over others.

The first modern management articles were published in _______________ journals.

According to current research,the average tenure for millennial employees in a job is __________ years.

Behavior is viewed as operating at the individual,_______________,and organizational levels.

What is meant by the term "diversity?"

The United States is racially diverse and has been rapidly increasing its workforce diversity since the _______.

Information is a commodity that,when applied effectively,can result in higher growth and productivity.

In the field of Organizational Behavior (OB),the scientific method is deemed important in studying variables and relationships.

A(n)___________ is an unwritten agreement between an employee and the organization that specifies what each expects to give to and receive from the other.

Leaders are found in both formal and informal groups.

What are the two main conclusions suggested by systems theory,as it relates to effectiveness?

What's more important: quality,productivity or efficiency? Justify your answer.

What are three things that you,as a manager,can do to lead your team to higher levels of effectiveness?

The power of managers is clearly evidenced when they make decisions about _______________.

The foundation of organization performance is _______________ performance.

The power of human resources,globalism,cultural diversity,the rapidity of change,a new worker-employer psychological contract,and technology are reshaping management practices.What are the likely outcomes of ignoring or resisting these forces?