Exam 1: Introduction to the Field of Organisational Behaviour

An aircraft manufacturing company developed a computer simulation representing the very complex processes and subgroups that create an airplane.Teams of production employees would participate in a game where trainers gave them the challenge of reducing costs or minimising space using the simulation.As the trainers predicted,the team's actions would almost always result in unexpected consequences.Explain how this simulation relates to the open systems perspective on organisational behaviour.

Research indicates that baby boomers and Generation-X employees bring the same values and expectations to the workplace.

Two organisational behaviour students are debating the idea that many OB theories are contingency-oriented.One student believes that every OB theory should be contingency-oriented.The other student disagrees,saying that most theories should try to be universal.Evaluate both positions and provide your opinion on this issue.

Psychology and sociology have contributed many theories and concepts to the field of organisational behaviour.

Which of these statements about the field of organisational behaviour is FALSE?

Stable,long-lasting beliefs about what is important in a variety of situations are:

Eastern University performs a daily computer search through newspaper articles to identify any articles about the university or its faculty members.University administrators use this information to receive feedback about how the public reacts to university activities.In knowledge management,searching for newspaper articles and other external writing about the organisation is mainly a form of: