Exam 1: Introducing Organizational Behavior

Transitional learning refers to the need to learn from day-to-day work experiences, conversations with colleagues and friends, counseling and advice from mentors, success models, training seminars and workshops, and other daily opportunities.

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Question 41

What is it called when one must tailor communication in ways to encourage certain interpretations and discourage others?

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Question 42

Henry Mintzberg identified a set of roles that managers perform. These roles are grouped into which of the following three categories?

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Question 43

Despite the fact that its members are uncommitted and unenthusiastic, an effective manager is one whose organizational unit, group, or team consistently achieves its goals.

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Question 44

When organizational behavior researchers collect data by using questionnaires and interviews in sample populations, the research method of meta analysis is being used.

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Question 45

In the dynamic, shifting, and complex workplaces of today, learning about organizational behavior can help you expand your potential for career success.

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Question 46

According to Robert Katz, all of the following statements are correct EXCEPT the:

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Question 47

What is evidence-based management?

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Question 48

At ABC Services, Inc., all employees share a common set of beliefs and values that influence their behavior. This refers to organizational:

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Question 49

Research finds that financial capital is the building block of organizational success.

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Question 50

Building human relationships and trust through exchanges of favors based on reciprocity is called

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Question 51

According to Robert Katz, what is an ability to perform specialized tasks?

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Question 52

According to Archie Carroll, the moral manager does not subscribe to ethical principles, but instead makes decisions and acts to take best personal advantage of a situation.

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Question 53

List and explain three essential leadership skills of effective leaders.

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Question 54

Stated a bit differently, contingency thinking recognizes that there are no cookie-cutter solutions that can be universally applied to solve organizational problems.

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Question 55

What is workforce diversity?

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Question 56

Today, the proportion of African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians in the labor force is increasing.

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Question 57

Social exchange means tailoring communication in ways to encourage certain interpretations and discourage others.

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Question 58

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

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Question 59

__________ are simplified views of reality that attempt to explain real-world phenomena.

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Transitional learning refers to the need to learn from day-to-day work experiences, conversations with colleagues and friends, counseling and advice from mentors, success models, training seminars and workshops, and other daily opportunities.

What is it called when one must tailor communication in ways to encourage certain interpretations and discourage others?

Henry Mintzberg identified a set of roles that managers perform. These roles are grouped into which of the following three categories?

Despite the fact that its members are uncommitted and unenthusiastic, an effective manager is one whose organizational unit, group, or team consistently achieves its goals.

When organizational behavior researchers collect data by using questionnaires and interviews in sample populations, the research method of meta analysis is being used.

In the dynamic, shifting, and complex workplaces of today, learning about organizational behavior can help you expand your potential for career success.

According to Robert Katz, all of the following statements are correct EXCEPT the:

What is evidence-based management?

At ABC Services, Inc., all employees share a common set of beliefs and values that influence their behavior. This refers to organizational:

Research finds that financial capital is the building block of organizational success.

Building human relationships and trust through exchanges of favors based on reciprocity is called

According to Robert Katz, what is an ability to perform specialized tasks?

According to Archie Carroll, the moral manager does not subscribe to ethical principles, but instead makes decisions and acts to take best personal advantage of a situation.

List and explain three essential leadership skills of effective leaders.

Stated a bit differently, contingency thinking recognizes that there are no cookie-cutter solutions that can be universally applied to solve organizational problems.

What is workforce diversity?

Today, the proportion of African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians in the labor force is increasing.

Social exchange means tailoring communication in ways to encourage certain interpretations and discourage others.

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

__________ are simplified views of reality that attempt to explain real-world phenomena.

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

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