Question 1

The social cognitive process can be a unifying theoretical framework for both cognition and behaviorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following involves the manipulation of independent variables to measure their effect on,or the change in,dependent variables,while everything else is held constant or controlled?

Accepted Answer

A)  The survey 
B)  The case 
C)  The experiment 
D)  The questionnaire 
A)  The survey 
B)  The case 
C)  The experiment 
D)  The questionnaire

Question 3

Reasons for considerable resistance to change and difficulty to move from the old management paradigm to the new can be explained by the "paradigm effect."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ go hand in hand in evidence-based management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory and research 
B)  Theory and meta-analysis 
C)  Assumption and facts 
D)  Meta-analysis and research 
A)  Theory and research 
B)  Theory and meta-analysis 
C)  Assumption and facts 
D)  Meta-analysis and research

Question 5

According to Edward Tolman,behavior is reactive,and is directed towards situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify a method that was NOT used by traditional managers to solve management problems and ensure maximum productivity in the past.

Accepted Answer

A)  Devise monetary incentive plans 
B)  Ensure job security 
C)  Provide regular paid leave 
D)  Provide good working conditions 
A)  Devise monetary incentive plans 
B)  Ensure job security 
C)  Provide regular paid leave 
D)  Provide good working conditions

Question 7

Ruth has recently completed her first project as a project manager.She analyses her project to understand how well it went,to perceptually determine how well she can handle projects in the future.According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory,which human capability is Ruth concentrating on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forethought 
B)  Symbolizing 
C)  Self-regulatory 
D)  Self-reflective 
A)  Forethought 
B)  Symbolizing 
C)  Self-regulatory 
D)  Self-reflective

Question 8

The experimental design of research used in organizational behavior is largely borrowed from sociology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT among the three most often used designs in organizational behavior research today?

Accepted Answer

A)  The questionnaire 
B)  The case 
C)  The survey 
D)  The experiment 
A)  The questionnaire 
B)  The case 
C)  The survey 
D)  The experiment

Question 10

Organizational behavior researchers strive to attain all of the following hallmarks of any science EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  prediction. 
B)  understanding/explanation. 
C)  control. 
D)  diversification. 
A)  prediction. 
B)  understanding/explanation. 
C)  control. 
D)  diversification.

Question 11

Travis is a new recruit in an advertising firm.During his first week of work,he plans his actions,anticipates the consequences,and determines the level of desired performance.According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory,which human capability is Travis concentrating on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forethought 
B)  Symbolizing 
C)  Self-regulatory 
D)  Self-reflective 
A)  Forethought 
B)  Symbolizing 
C)  Self-regulatory 
D)  Self-reflective

Question 12

Which of the following tends to be more theoretically oriented and at the macro level of analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational behavior 
B)  Organization theory 
C)  Organization development 
D)  Human resource management 
A)  Organizational behavior 
B)  Organization theory 
C)  Organization development 
D)  Human resource management

Question 13

Summarize the relationship of organizational behavior to other closely related disciplines.

Accepted Answer

explains the relationship of organizatio

Question 14

The behavioristic approach has been labeled as being mentalistic,while the cognitive approach has been labeled deterministic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The major challenge and critical competitive advantage for any organization is the human resource of that company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A paradigm establishes only written rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The social cognitive process can be a unifying theoretical framework for both cognition and behaviorism.

Which of the following involves the manipulation of independent variables to measure their effect on,or the change in,dependent variables,while everything else is held constant or controlled?

Reasons for considerable resistance to change and difficulty to move from the old management paradigm to the new can be explained by the "paradigm effect."

_____ go hand in hand in evidence-based management.

According to Edward Tolman,behavior is reactive,and is directed towards situations.

Identify a method that was NOT used by traditional managers to solve management problems and ensure maximum productivity in the past.

Ruth has recently completed her first project as a project manager.She analyses her project to understand how well it went,to perceptually determine how well she can handle projects in the future.According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory,which human capability is Ruth concentrating on?

The experimental design of research used in organizational behavior is largely borrowed from sociology.

Which of the following is NOT among the three most often used designs in organizational behavior research today?

Organizational behavior researchers strive to attain all of the following hallmarks of any science EXCEPT:

Travis is a new recruit in an advertising firm.During his first week of work,he plans his actions,anticipates the consequences,and determines the level of desired performance.According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory,which human capability is Travis concentrating on?

Which of the following tends to be more theoretically oriented and at the macro level of analysis?

Summarize the relationship of organizational behavior to other closely related disciplines.

The behavioristic approach has been labeled as being mentalistic,while the cognitive approach has been labeled deterministic.

The major challenge and critical competitive advantage for any organization is the human resource of that company.

A paradigm establishes only written rules.

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Groups and Teams

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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Exam 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

The social cognitive process can be a unifying theoretical framework for both cognition and behaviorism.

Which of the following involves the manipulation of independent variables to measure their effect on,or the change in,dependent variables,while everything else is held constant or controlled?

Reasons for considerable resistance to change and difficulty to move from the old management paradigm to the new can be explained by the "paradigm effect."

_____ go hand in hand in evidence-based management.

According to Edward Tolman,behavior is reactive,and is directed towards situations.

Identify a method that was NOT used by traditional managers to solve management problems and ensure maximum productivity in the past.

Ruth has recently completed her first project as a project manager.She analyses her project to understand how well it went,to perceptually determine how well she can handle projects in the future.According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory,which human capability is Ruth concentrating on?

The experimental design of research used in organizational behavior is largely borrowed from sociology.

Which of the following is NOT among the three most often used designs in organizational behavior research today?

Organizational behavior researchers strive to attain all of the following hallmarks of any science EXCEPT:

Travis is a new recruit in an advertising firm.During his first week of work,he plans his actions,anticipates the consequences,and determines the level of desired performance.According to Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory,which human capability is Travis concentrating on?

Which of the following tends to be more theoretically oriented and at the macro level of analysis?

Summarize the relationship of organizational behavior to other closely related disciplines.

The behavioristic approach has been labeled as being mentalistic,while the cognitive approach has been labeled deterministic.

The major challenge and critical competitive advantage for any organization is the human resource of that company.

A paradigm establishes only written rules.

Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Groups and Teams

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

Filters