Organizational Behavior and HR Management Quiz

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What is the course code for the Online MBA Semester I Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management course?

OBHR-101

MBA-ORG1

HRM-201

OMBA-103 (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a feature of organizations as mentioned in the text?

Organizations live longer

Organizations are systems designed for stability and control

Organizations are temporary entities (correct)

Organizational relationships are reciprocal

What metaphor is used in the text to describe an orderly and idealized view of organizational behavior?

Culture

Brain

Machine (correct)

Organism

What does the 'snake pit' metaphor represent in the context of organizations?

Daily conflict and struggle Signup and view all the answers

What process within organizations is highlighted as very important in the text?

Hiring Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason for the importance of studying Organizational Behavior (OB) according to the text?

OB helps in understanding complex human behavior in organizations Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of organizations does the metaphor 'Instrument Of domination' likely refer to?

Hierarchical control Signup and view all the answers

Which metaphor from the text suggests the unpredictable and dynamic nature of organizational life?

Flux Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of formal organizations?

Policies and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What does OB stand for in the context of this text?

Organizational Behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges for OB practitioners?

Improving Quality and Productivity (TQM) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as an opportunity in every OB challenge?

Innovation and Change Signup and view all the answers

Which is a goal for OB practitioners in the context of people management?

Empowering People Signup and view all the answers

What does the knowledge of OB serve as for managers?

A tool Signup and view all the answers

What is an aspect of the informal organization according to the text?

Informal leaders Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the aims of OB in terms of workplace climate?

Creating an ethically healthy work climate Signup and view all the answers