Organizational Behavior Chapter 1 Quiz

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What is the main objective of studying OB, as described in the text?

To improve interpersonal skills only

To become a successful manager

To memorize behavioral science disciplines

To understand oneself and others at work (correct)

Which is NOT a focus area mentioned in the importance of studying OB?

Human resource development

Organizational effectiveness

Efficiency

Financial management (correct)

What is the primary emphasis of this course as described in the text?

Studying architectural design

Understanding theoretical physics concepts

Translation of management theory to practices (correct)

Exploration of historical business cases

What does OB stand for?

Organizational Behavior Signup and view all the answers

How does studying OB enable individuals to be effective in life?

By learning to create effective work groups Signup and view all the answers

What are the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB?

Psychology and Sociology Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome indicates that an organization is able to exist and grow over the long term?

Survival Signup and view all the answers

What does group functioning refer to?

The quantity and quality of a group’s work output Signup and view all the answers

What should managers rely on to explain cause-and-effect relationships?

Metrics and situational variables Signup and view all the answers

Which skills should managers work on to increase their leadership potential?

Interpersonal skills Signup and view all the answers

To achieve productivity, what is required of an organization?

Transformation of inputs into outputs at the lowest cost Signup and view all the answers

What should managers aim to improve through training and staying updated with organizational behavior trends like 'big data'?

Technical skills Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the combination of effectiveness and efficiency at doing core job tasks?

Task performance Signup and view all the answers

Which type of behavior is characterized as actions taken by employees to separate themselves from the organization?

Withdrawal behavior Signup and view all the answers

What are the evaluations employees make about objects, people, or events, ranging from positive to negative?

Attitudes Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the discretionary behavior that contributes to the psychological and social environment of the workplace?

Citizenship behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the set of actions that employees take to distance themselves from the organization?

Withdrawal behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Positive Organizational Scholarship?

Focusing on employees' strengths and potential Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is stress defined as?

An unpleasant psychological process in response to environmental pressures Signup and view all the answers

What do organizations distribute to guide employees through ethical dilemmas?

Code of ethics Signup and view all the answers

Which level of analysis in Organizational Behavior (OB) considers variables like personality and group structure?

Inputs Signup and view all the answers

How can processes in organizational behavior be described?

As verbs Signup and view all the answers

When are group structure and roles typically assigned within an organization?

Immediately before or after a group is formed Signup and view all the answers

What role do managers play in promoting ethical behavior?

Creating an ethically healthy climate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the challenges that can make behaviors challenging in today’s workplace according to the text?

Environmental conservation Signup and view all the answers

What OB concept(s) apply to absenteeism or turnover issues in the workplace?

Job satisfaction and reward Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of interpersonal skills?

A set of skills used in professional and personal life to communicate and interact with people Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT an interpersonal skill according to the text?

Powerful leadership Signup and view all the answers

What OB concept(s) can help resolve conflict with coworkers according to the text?

Effective communication and negotiation Signup and view all the answers

What does globalization refer to?

A trend in which the cultural, economic, and political activities of people in different countries increasingly influence each other and become interdependent. Signup and view all the answers