Question 1

The realities of the contemporary business world include all of the following trends EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) the demise of "command-and-control" organizational structures. 
B) the importance of human capital. 
C) a commitment to ethical behavior. 
D) an emphasis on individuals working independently of one another. 
E) a changing definition of jobs and career. 
A) the demise of "command-and-control" organizational structures. 
B) the importance of human capital. 
C) a commitment to ethical behavior. 
D) an emphasis on individuals working independently of one another. 
E) a changing definition of jobs and career.

Question 2

From its scientific heritage,organizational behavior has developed all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) an emphasis on finding the "one best way" to complete a task. 
B) an interdisciplinary body of knowledge. 
C) use of scientific methods. 
D) a focus on application. 
E) contingency thinking. 
A) an emphasis on finding the "one best way" to complete a task. 
B) an interdisciplinary body of knowledge. 
C) use of scientific methods. 
D) a focus on application. 
E) contingency thinking.

Question 3

When organizational behavior researchers collect data in simulated and controlled settings,what research method is being used?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When organizational behavior researchers collect data in...

Question 4

Organizations that obtain resource inputs from the environment and transform them into outputs that are returned to the environment in the form of finished goods or services are viewed as open systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Today's labor force is composed of fewer women than in prior years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Robert Katz,the relative importance of technical,human,and conceptual skills varies across the different levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the managerial function of leading.

Accepted Answer

Instilling enthusiasm by commu

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic functions of management?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) Leading 
D) Directing 
E) Controlling 
A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) Leading 
D) Directing 
E) Controlling

Question 9

A key element in any organization that embraces multiculturalism is inclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A manager who thinks critically and analytically when developing an organizational strategy for dealing with a highly competitive global environment is using which managerial skill?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervisory 
B) Conceptual 
C) Creative 
D) Technical 
E) Human 
A) Supervisory 
B) Conceptual 
C) Creative 
D) Technical 
E) Human

Question 11

In the new workplace,management is most effectively accomplished through "directing" and "controlling" rather than "supporting."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT cited as a possible leadership strength of women in the research by Eagley?

Accepted Answer

A) Good at mentoring 
B) More transformational 
C) Encourage creativity 
D) Very inspiring 
E) Fairness in punishing 
A) Good at mentoring 
B) More transformational 
C) Encourage creativity 
D) Very inspiring 
E) Fairness in punishing

Question 13

The four basic functions of management are delegating,leading,controlling,and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Defining goals,setting performance objectives,and identifying action steps for accomplishing them describes which management function?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Defining goals,setting performance objectives,and identifying action steps...

Question 15

Organizational behavior research is now rich with empirically based insights into cross-cultural issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are characteristic of Generation F at work EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) no one kills an idea. 
B) credentials overrule contributions. 
C) people choose tasks that interest them. 
D) wisdom lies within the crowd. 
E) resources flow toward good ideas and projects. 
A) no one kills an idea. 
B) credentials overrule contributions. 
C) people choose tasks that interest them. 
D) wisdom lies within the crowd. 
E) resources flow toward good ideas and projects.

Question 17

What is workforce diversity?

Accepted Answer

The presence of differences ba

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a trend in the contemporary business world?

Accepted Answer

A) Pervasive influence of information technology. 
B) Respect for new workforce expectations. 
C) Emphasis on teamwork. 
D) Increase in "command-and-control" leadership. 
E) Changing careers 
A) Pervasive influence of information technology. 
B) Respect for new workforce expectations. 
C) Emphasis on teamwork. 
D) Increase in "command-and-control" leadership. 
E) Changing careers

Question 19

Which of the following represent informational roles as identified by Henry Mintzberg?

Accepted Answer

A) Figurehead,leader,and spokesperson 
B) Monitor,disseminator,and spokesperson 
C) Negotiator,entrepreneur,and resource allocator 
D) Leader,disseminator,and entrepreneur 
E) Entrepreneur,disturbance handler,and resource allocator 
A) Figurehead,leader,and spokesperson 
B) Monitor,disseminator,and spokesperson 
C) Negotiator,entrepreneur,and resource allocator 
D) Leader,disseminator,and entrepreneur 
E) Entrepreneur,disturbance handler,and resource allocator

Question 20

An essential responsibility of the science of organizational behavior is to create and test models that offer evidence-based foundations for decision making and action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The realities of the contemporary business world include all of the following trends EXCEPT:

From its scientific heritage,organizational behavior has developed all of the following EXCEPT:

When organizational behavior researchers collect data in simulated and controlled settings,what research method is being used?

Organizations that obtain resource inputs from the environment and transform them into outputs that are returned to the environment in the form of finished goods or services are viewed as open systems.

Today's labor force is composed of fewer women than in prior years.

According to Robert Katz,the relative importance of technical,human,and conceptual skills varies across the different levels of management.

Describe the managerial function of leading.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic functions of management?

A key element in any organization that embraces multiculturalism is inclusion.

A manager who thinks critically and analytically when developing an organizational strategy for dealing with a highly competitive global environment is using which managerial skill?

In the new workplace,management is most effectively accomplished through "directing" and "controlling" rather than "supporting."

Which of the following was NOT cited as a possible leadership strength of women in the research by Eagley?

The four basic functions of management are delegating,leading,controlling,and decision making.

Defining goals,setting performance objectives,and identifying action steps for accomplishing them describes which management function?

Organizational behavior research is now rich with empirically based insights into cross-cultural issues.

All of the following are characteristic of Generation F at work EXCEPT:

What is workforce diversity?

Which of the following is NOT a trend in the contemporary business world?

Which of the following represent informational roles as identified by Henry Mintzberg?

An essential responsibility of the science of organizational behavior is to create and test models that offer evidence-based foundations for decision making and action.

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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Exam 1: Introducing Organizational Behavior

The realities of the contemporary business world include all of the following trends EXCEPT:

From its scientific heritage,organizational behavior has developed all of the following EXCEPT:

When organizational behavior researchers collect data in simulated and controlled settings,what research method is being used?

Organizations that obtain resource inputs from the environment and transform them into outputs that are returned to the environment in the form of finished goods or services are viewed as open systems.

Today's labor force is composed of fewer women than in prior years.

According to Robert Katz,the relative importance of technical,human,and conceptual skills varies across the different levels of management.

Describe the managerial function of leading.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic functions of management?

A key element in any organization that embraces multiculturalism is inclusion.

A manager who thinks critically and analytically when developing an organizational strategy for dealing with a highly competitive global environment is using which managerial skill?

In the new workplace,management is most effectively accomplished through "directing" and "controlling" rather than "supporting."

Which of the following was NOT cited as a possible leadership strength of women in the research by Eagley?

The four basic functions of management are delegating,leading,controlling,and decision making.

Defining goals,setting performance objectives,and identifying action steps for accomplishing them describes which management function?

Organizational behavior research is now rich with empirically based insights into cross-cultural issues.

All of the following are characteristic of Generation F at work EXCEPT:

What is workforce diversity?

Which of the following is NOT a trend in the contemporary business world?

Which of the following represent informational roles as identified by Henry Mintzberg?

An essential responsibility of the science of organizational behavior is to create and test models that offer evidence-based foundations for decision making and action.

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

Filters