Introduction to Organizational Behavior
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Which type of intelligence is identified as a better predictor of performance on individual tasks?

  • Social Intelligence
  • Cognitive Intelligence (correct)
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Practical Intelligence

What does self-efficacy primarily focus on?

  • An individual's social interactions
  • An individual's academic achievements
  • An individual's belief in their task performance capabilities (correct)
  • An individual's financial success

Why is perception considered important in influencing behavior?

  • Because behavior is influenced by perception of reality rather than reality itself (correct)
  • Because perception eliminates personal biases
  • Because perception always reveals the objective reality
  • Because everyone shares the same perception of reality

What is stereotyping in the context of perception?

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What does the self-fulfilling prophecy suggest about behavior?

<p>It supports the idea that individuals behave according to others' perceptions of them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are emotional intelligence skills more predictive of?

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Which of the following is an aspect of cognitive ability?

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How do interpretations based on personal perception differ from objective reality?

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What is the primary aim of studying Organizational Behavior?

<p>To increase employee performance and organizational effectiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a level of influence in Organizational Behavior?

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Which dimension of self-concept refers to an individual’s belief in their own worth?

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What common challenge does globalization present to organizations?

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What does the term 'surface-level diversity' refer to?

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Which principle is NOT a fundamental anchor of Organizational Behavior?

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In the context of the MARS model, what does ‘A’ stand for?

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Which of the following aspects does Organizational Behavior primarily aim to improve?

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Which of the following challenges is related to telecommuting?

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What is the term used for an individual’s self-beliefs and self-evaluations?

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Which personality type is characterized by a preference for solitary activities and deep thinking?

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What is the term used to describe the degree to which individuals believe they have control over their own outcomes?

<p>Locus of Control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following influences an individual’s personality development?

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How can value congruence impact an individual within an organization?

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Which characteristic describes ambiverts?

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What are values primarily concerned with?

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What is a primary result of differing personality types within a team?

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Which statement best reflects the content of self-concept dimensions?

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Personality

Characteristics and qualities determining how individuals react and interact with others.

Introvert/Extrovert

Personality types categorized by how individuals interact with the world.

Locus of Control

Degree to which people feel responsible for their own fate.

Attitude

How one feels about a person, thing, or situation.

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Value

Concepts or beliefs guiding decisions and evaluations of behaviors and events.

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Value Congruence

Matching of personal and organizational values.

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Personality Determinants

Factors influencing personality development.

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Ambivert

A person with characteristics of both introversion and extroversion

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Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in a specific task or situation.

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Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

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Cognitive Intelligence

A better predictor of individual task performance.

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Emotional Intelligence

A better predictor of teamwork performance.

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Perception

How we interpret reality, which guides our behavior. It's not reality itself, but how we perceive it

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Stereotyping

Assigning traits to a group, assuming all members share them.

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Behaving consistently with how others perceive you.

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Cognitive Ability

Brain-based skills needed for all tasks.

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Organizational Behavior (OB)

The study of how individuals, groups, and structure influence behavior within an organization, focusing on improving organizational effectiveness.

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Organization

A group of people working together regularly to achieve shared goals.

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Individual (level of influence)

One person within an organization.

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Group/Team (level of influence)

Two or more people working together.

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Self-Concept

A person's beliefs and feelings about themselves.

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Self-Esteem

A person's feeling of self-worth and value.

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Current Challenges for Organizations

Issues facing companies in today's world, like technology, globalization, employment models, and workforce diversity.

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Principles of OB

Key ideas that guide the study of how organizations function.

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MARS Model

A model used to understand individual behavior in organizations.

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Study Notes

Organizational Behavior (Intro)

  • Organizational behavior (OB) provides insights into employee behavior in the workplace.
  • OB helps understand what motivates individuals.
  • OB helps understand how to improve employee performance.
  • OB helps build strong, trusting relationships between employees and managers.

Common Problems Solved by OB

  • OB solutions improve organizational performance.
  • OB solutions address key organizational issues.

Organizational Behavior Definition

  • A field of study investigating the impact of individuals, groups, and organizational structure on workplace behavior.
  • Aim: improve organizational efficiency.

Definition of an Organization

  • A consciously coordinated social group with a common goal.
  • Operates continuously to achieve goals.

Three Levels of Influence

  • Individual
  • Group/Team
  • Organization

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Explore the fundamental concepts of Organizational Behavior, including employee motivation, performance improvement, and relationship building in the workplace. This quiz covers definitions, common problems, and the levels of influence within organizations, providing a comprehensive overview of the field.

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