Question 1

The remedy for the slippery slope is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Root out conflicts of interest 
B)  When handing off work, ask if the assignment might invite unethical behavior 
C)  Reward solid decision processes, not just good outcomes 
D)  Be alert for even trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately 
E)  Brainstorm unintended consequences 
A)  Root out conflicts of interest 
B)  When handing off work, ask if the assignment might invite unethical behavior 
C)  Reward solid decision processes, not just good outcomes 
D)  Be alert for even trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately 
E)  Brainstorm unintended consequences D

Question 2

In the Integrative Framework, inputs (in part) consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual-level processes 
B)  Group/team outcomes 
C)  Environmental characteristics 
D)  Individual outcomes 
E)  Organizational outcomes 
A)  Individual-level processes 
B)  Group/team outcomes 
C)  Environmental characteristics 
D)  Individual outcomes 
E)  Organizational outcomes C

Question 3

The remedy for overvaluing outcomes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Root out conflicts of interest 
B)  When handing off work, ask if the assignment might invite unethical behavior 
C)  Reward solid decision processes, not just good outcomes 
D)  Be alert for even trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately 
E)  Brainstorm unintended consequences 
A)  Root out conflicts of interest 
B)  When handing off work, ask if the assignment might invite unethical behavior 
C)  Reward solid decision processes, not just good outcomes 
D)  Be alert for even trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately 
E)  Brainstorm unintended consequences C

Question 4

The first stop of the three-stop journey (or approach) of the Integrated Framework is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the OB concepts 
B)  Define the problem 
C)  Make recommendations 
D)  Take action 
E)  Delegate the problem 
A)  Identify the OB concepts 
B)  Define the problem 
C)  Make recommendations 
D)  Take action 
E)  Delegate the problem

Question 5

A contingency approach is about knowing which OB tools to use and under what circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A contingency approach calls for using OB concepts and tools as the "one best way" to manage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research shows that sustainable businesses are led by CEOs who take a people-centered, inclusive approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Define "problem" and "problem solving." Describe the three-stop approach to problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A problem is a difference or gap between

Question 9

Anne, a manager, hires the first person she interviews because she believes that person can do the job adequately. Anne is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Resolving the problem 
B)  Solving the problem 
C)  Dissolving the problem 
D)  Ignoring the problem 
E)  Avoiding the problem 
A)  Resolving the problem 
B)  Solving the problem 
C)  Dissolving the problem 
D)  Ignoring the problem 
E)  Avoiding the problem

Question 10

One essential factor in being effective in organizations is self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One way an employer can build social capital is job rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the statement, "The contingency approach is just common sense." Is this true? Why or why not? Why is this important for managers?

Accepted Answer

At first glance the contingency perspect

Question 13

Knowing who you are and what you want is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-awareness 
D)  Self-disclosure 
E)  Self-assessment 
A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-awareness 
D)  Self-disclosure 
E)  Self-assessment

Question 14

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The contingency approach is just common sense 
B)  Common sense excels in well-known scenarios with predictable outcomes 
C)  Common sense requires less effort than finding the real problem 
D)  Common sense can be overly subjective 
E)  Common sense is weak in unexpected situations 
A)  The contingency approach is just common sense 
B)  Common sense excels in well-known scenarios with predictable outcomes 
C)  Common sense requires less effort than finding the real problem 
D)  Common sense can be overly subjective 
E)  Common sense is weak in unexpected situations

Question 15

When we overlook an unethical behavior of another when it's in our interest to remain ignorant, this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ill-conceived goals 
B)  Motivated blindness 
C)  Indirect blindness 
D)  The slippery slope 
E)  Overvaluing outcomes 
A)  Ill-conceived goals 
B)  Motivated blindness 
C)  Indirect blindness 
D)  The slippery slope 
E)  Overvaluing outcomes

Question 16

Joe, a hard and productive worker, quit because he couldn't get along with his coworkers. This would be diagnosed as a(n) ________ level problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual 
B)  Group 
C)  Organizational 
D)  Interactional 
E)  Environmental 
A)  Individual 
B)  Group 
C)  Organizational 
D)  Interactional 
E)  Environmental

Question 17

Explain the difference between hard and soft skills. Discuss why both are important in being hired and in being promoted in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Hard skills are the technical expertise

Question 18

The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of interdependent person and environmental factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a form of social capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  Status 
B)  Reputation 
C)  Knowledge, skills, and abilities 
D)  Experience 
E)  Vision 
A)  Status 
B)  Reputation 
C)  Knowledge, skills, and abilities 
D)  Experience 
E)  Vision

Question 20

The idea that a manager should use OB concepts and tools that are situationally appropriate is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  The contingency approach 
B)  Systems theory 
C)  Environmental theory 
D)  Ethics 
E)  Human capital theory 
A)  The contingency approach 
B)  Systems theory 
C)  Environmental theory 
D)  Ethics 
E)  Human capital theory

The remedy for the slippery slope is:

In the Integrative Framework, inputs (in part) consist of:

The remedy for overvaluing outcomes is:

The first stop of the three-stop journey (or approach) of the Integrated Framework is:

A contingency approach is about knowing which OB tools to use and under what circumstances.

A contingency approach calls for using OB concepts and tools as the "one best way" to manage.

Research shows that sustainable businesses are led by CEOs who take a people-centered, inclusive approach.

Define "problem" and "problem solving." Describe the three-stop approach to problem solving.

Anne, a manager, hires the first person she interviews because she believes that person can do the job adequately. Anne is:

One essential factor in being effective in organizations is self-awareness.

One way an employer can build social capital is job rotation.

Discuss the statement, "The contingency approach is just common sense." Is this true? Why or why not? Why is this important for managers?

Knowing who you are and what you want is known as:

Which of the following statements is false?

When we overlook an unethical behavior of another when it's in our interest to remain ignorant, this is called:

Joe, a hard and productive worker, quit because he couldn't get along with his coworkers. This would be diagnosed as a(n) ________ level problem.

Explain the difference between hard and soft skills. Discuss why both are important in being hired and in being promoted in organizations.

The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of interdependent person and environmental factors.

Which of the following is a form of social capital?

The idea that a manager should use OB concepts and tools that are situationally appropriate is known as:

Values and Attitudes

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Groups and Teams

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Decision Making and Creativity

Power, Influence, and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

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Exam 1: Making Ob Work for Me

The remedy for the slippery slope is:

In the Integrative Framework, inputs (in part) consist of:

The remedy for overvaluing outcomes is:

The first stop of the three-stop journey (or approach) of the Integrated Framework is:

A contingency approach is about knowing which OB tools to use and under what circumstances.

A contingency approach calls for using OB concepts and tools as the "one best way" to manage.

Research shows that sustainable businesses are led by CEOs who take a people-centered, inclusive approach.

Define "problem" and "problem solving." Describe the three-stop approach to problem solving.

Anne, a manager, hires the first person she interviews because she believes that person can do the job adequately. Anne is:

One essential factor in being effective in organizations is self-awareness.

One way an employer can build social capital is job rotation.

Discuss the statement, "The contingency approach is just common sense." Is this true? Why or why not? Why is this important for managers?

Knowing who you are and what you want is known as:

Which of the following statements is false?

When we overlook an unethical behavior of another when it's in our interest to remain ignorant, this is called:

Joe, a hard and productive worker, quit because he couldn't get along with his coworkers. This would be diagnosed as a(n) ________ level problem.

Explain the difference between hard and soft skills. Discuss why both are important in being hired and in being promoted in organizations.

The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of interdependent person and environmental factors.

Which of the following is a form of social capital?

The idea that a manager should use OB concepts and tools that are situationally appropriate is known as:

Values and Attitudes

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Groups and Teams

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Decision Making and Creativity

Power, Influence, and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

Filters