Question 1

The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Interdependent person and environmental factors 
B)  Interdependent ethical and unethical factors 
C)  Interdependent human and social factors 
D)  Independent person and environmental factors 
E)  Independent human and social factors 
A)  Interdependent person and environmental factors 
B)  Interdependent ethical and unethical factors 
C)  Interdependent human and social factors 
D)  Independent person and environmental factors 
E)  Independent human and social factors

Question 2

The first step in problem solving is to identify the concepts or theories that should be used to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define ethics. Explain why ethics is an important topic in the field of organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is concerned with behavior-right

Question 4

The greatest benefit of a college education is developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Auditors at XYZ Company accept a client firm's questionable financial statements when the infractions have occurred over time. This is an example of:

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 6

In being hired for a job, the most important factor is likely to be _____, but to be promoted, a person needs _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hard skills; soft skills 
B)  Soft skills; hard skills 
C)  Hard skills; technical skills 
D)  Soft skills; team skills 
E)  Team skills; technical skills 
A)  Hard skills; soft skills 
B)  Soft skills; hard skills 
C)  Hard skills; technical skills 
D)  Soft skills; team skills 
E)  Team skills; technical skills

Question 7

Soft skills are job specific; they are useful only in certain jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Among the four skills most desired by employers are active listening and critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Revealing information to management or to the authorities about unethical behavior in an organization is called ethical problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When we are less able to see other's unethical behavior because it has developed gradually, 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 11

Jonathan decides that rather than hire an employee to replace someone who left, he will eliminate the position. Jonathan 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 12

The productive potential of an individual's knowledge, skills, and experiences is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Human capital 
B)  Social capital 
C)  Ethical capital 
D)  Credibility 
E)  Soft skills 
A)  Human capital 
B)  Social capital 
C)  Ethical capital 
D)  Credibility 
E)  Soft skills

Question 13

Several people have quit the administrative support unit of the company recently. About that time, a new company moved into the area with a better health care plan and comparable wages. The most likely OB perspective to apply is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

When we set goals and incentives to promote a desired behavior, but they encourage a negative one, the cause of the resulting unethical behavior 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 15

Identify and explain the three applied approaches to selecting a solution.

Accepted Answer

First decide how complete a response you

Question 16

When major league baseball officials failed to notice they had created conditions that encouraged players to use steroids, this was an example of "motivated blindness."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To be effective in organizations, a person should do what is appropriate given the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

OB includes all but one of the following. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing yourself 
B)  Managing peers 
C)  Managing bosses 
D)  Managing subordinates 
E)  All of the above are included in OB 
A)  Managing yourself 
B)  Managing peers 
C)  Managing bosses 
D)  Managing subordinates 
E)  All of the above are included in OB

Question 19

What is the "interactional perspective" in OB? How can managers use this perspective?

Accepted Answer

The "interactional perspective" states t

Question 20

Research has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Person factors influence a person's performance more than environmental factors 
B)  Environmental factors influence a person's performance more than person factors 
C)  Person and environmental factors influence a person's performance equally 
D)  A person's behavior and performance are a function of interdependent person and environmental factors 
E)  Neither person nor environmental factors significantly influence behavior or performance 
A)  Person factors influence a person's performance more than environmental factors 
B)  Environmental factors influence a person's performance more than person factors 
C)  Person and environmental factors influence a person's performance equally 
D)  A person's behavior and performance are a function of interdependent person and environmental factors 
E)  Neither person nor environmental factors significantly influence behavior or performance

The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of:

The first step in problem solving is to identify the concepts or theories that should be used to solve the problem.

Define ethics. Explain why ethics is an important topic in the field of organizational behavior.

The greatest benefit of a college education is developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Auditors at XYZ Company accept a client firm's questionable financial statements when the infractions have occurred over time. This is an example of:

In being hired for a job, the most important factor is likely to be _, but to be promoted, a person needs ___.

Soft skills are job specific; they are useful only in certain jobs.

Among the four skills most desired by employers are active listening and critical thinking.

Revealing information to management or to the authorities about unethical behavior in an organization is called ethical problem solving.

When we are less able to see other's unethical behavior because it has developed gradually, this is called:

Jonathan decides that rather than hire an employee to replace someone who left, he will eliminate the position. Jonathan is:

The productive potential of an individual's knowledge, skills, and experiences is known as:

Several people have quit the administrative support unit of the company recently. About that time, a new company moved into the area with a better health care plan and comparable wages. The most likely OB perspective to apply is:

When we set goals and incentives to promote a desired behavior, but they encourage a negative one, the cause of the resulting unethical behavior is called:

Identify and explain the three applied approaches to selecting a solution.

When major league baseball officials failed to notice they had created conditions that encouraged players to use steroids, this was an example of "motivated blindness."

To be effective in organizations, a person should do what is appropriate given the situation.

OB includes all but one of the following. Which one?

What is the "interactional perspective" in OB? How can managers use this perspective?

Research has shown that:

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

Exam 1: Making Ob Work for Me

The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of:

The first step in problem solving is to identify the concepts or theories that should be used to solve the problem.

Define ethics. Explain why ethics is an important topic in the field of organizational behavior.

The greatest benefit of a college education is developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Auditors at XYZ Company accept a client firm's questionable financial statements when the infractions have occurred over time. This is an example of:

In being hired for a job, the most important factor is likely to be _____, but to be promoted, a person needs _______.

Soft skills are job specific; they are useful only in certain jobs.

Among the four skills most desired by employers are active listening and critical thinking.

Revealing information to management or to the authorities about unethical behavior in an organization is called ethical problem solving.

When we are less able to see other's unethical behavior because it has developed gradually, this is called:

Jonathan decides that rather than hire an employee to replace someone who left, he will eliminate the position. Jonathan is:

The productive potential of an individual's knowledge, skills, and experiences is known as:

Several people have quit the administrative support unit of the company recently. About that time, a new company moved into the area with a better health care plan and comparable wages. The most likely OB perspective to apply is:

When we set goals and incentives to promote a desired behavior, but they encourage a negative one, the cause of the resulting unethical behavior is called:

Identify and explain the three applied approaches to selecting a solution.

When major league baseball officials failed to notice they had created conditions that encouraged players to use steroids, this was an example of "motivated blindness."

To be effective in organizations, a person should do what is appropriate given the situation.

OB includes all but one of the following. Which one?

What is the "interactional perspective" in OB? How can managers use this perspective?

Research has shown that:

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

In being hired for a job, the most important factor is likely to be _, but to be promoted, a person needs ___.