Cultural Differences in Organizational Behavior
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Which factor could contribute to a worker not feeling inspired to be productive?

  • Being over-rewarded
  • Being extroverted
  • Feeling bored and not challenged enough (correct)
  • Having a high level of education and skills
  • In the equation S + T = R, what does 'T' represent?

  • Thinking (correct)
  • Teamwork
  • Time
  • Task
  • What happens if demands are greater than perceived resources?

  • Employee sends themselves into sickness (correct)
  • Employee gets a promotion
  • Employee resigns
  • Employee becomes more productive
  • What is one way to motivate employees, as stated in the text?

    <p>Providing a more exciting job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GNS stand for in the context of individual motivation?

    <p>Growth Needs Strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that people may overestimate the salary of their coworkers?

    <p>Equity Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of OB Human Resources Management?

    <p>Retaining employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term encompasses the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an organization's employees?

    <p>Human Capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals of Organizational Behavior (OB)?

    <p>Predicting and explaining human behavior in organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Evidence-Based Management focused on?

    <p>Applying principles supported by scientific evidence in organizational practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does meaningful work lead to in employees?

    <p>Higher work engagement and creativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four sources of meaningful work mentioned in the text?

    <p>Job design, human resource practices, leadership style, culture &amp; values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about high levels of commitment to a particular form or style of organization?

    <p>They can hinder innovation and lead to resistance to cultural change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it typically take for individuals to form an impression of someone based on physical features?

    <p>3 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of perception, what does the Perceptual Defence phenomenon suggest?

    <p>Individuals tend to see what they want to see.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Perceiver play in the process of Perception?

    <p>Perceiver's experience, needs, and emotions can influence their perception of the target.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Social Identity Theory, how do people form perceptions of themselves?

    <p>Based on their characteristics and memberships in social categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of 'Target' relate to the process of Perception?

    <p>Perception involves interpretations of targets; ambiguous targets are susceptible to improper interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Power Distance' refer to according to Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

    <p>Acceptance of unequal distribution of power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a culture with strong Uncertainty Avoidance, what is typically observed?

    <p>Conformity and lots of rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Masculinity differ from Femininity in organizational culture?

    <p>Emphasis on dominance of men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Individualism in organizational culture?

    <p>Independence and initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cultural dimension would likely avoid a piece-rate pay system in organizations?

    <p>Collectivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Subcultures in large firms have different power distances' - What does this imply?

    <p>'Power Distance' can vary within different parts of a large firm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tends to happen when people perceive a problem as a choice between losses?

    <p>They make risky decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interdependence is described when someone relies on another person to finish their work before they can proceed?

    <p>Sequential interdependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for justifying a faulty decision in order to avoid cognitive dissonance?

    <p>Rationalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates decision makers to invest additional resources in a failing course of action?

    <p>Escalation of Commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes problems in the rational decision-making process according to the text?

    <p>Reliance on others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be challenging for decision makers when they need others to implement their decisions?

    <p>Anticipating others' ability and motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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