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What outlines an organization's long-term direction and actions necessary to achieve planned results?
What is the likely cause of a person's resistance when a manager wants them to take on additional responsibilities but they do not want to?
What is it called when one prefers their own country over any other?
Which leadership style focuses on caring for employees rather than on task achievement?
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Which step in Kotter's 8-step model is focused on empowering a broad base for action?
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Which stage of group development is characterized by conflict and competition among group members?
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What term describes the behavior where a leader suppresses differing opinions among team members?
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In the context of leadership, what does the transactional model primarily focus on?
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What is the term for the explicit rules set during meetings to guide behavior?
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Which of the following best describes servant leadership?
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What does task-oriented behavior in a group focus on?
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What is a common limitation of path-goal theory in leadership?
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Which of the following is NOT typically considered an internal force for change within an organization?
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What is the definition of organizational behavior?
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Which part of Maslow's Pyramid does the need for basic food necessities belong to?
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What does the term 'value congruence' refer to in an organizational context?
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What term describes the extrinsic factors that lead to job dissatisfaction?
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Which of the following best describes 'TQM'?
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What does the term 'enacted values' refer to when discussing organizational culture?
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Which concept emphasizes having clear short-term and long-term goals?
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What motivates a person who seeks to develop close relationships in the workplace according to McClellan's theory?
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Study Notes
Definitions and Concepts
- Management: Working with and through individuals amidst constant change to achieve organizational objectives.
- Organizational Behavior: A field that aids in understanding individuals in various environments like schools and workplaces.
- Human Capital: Refers to the economic value of an individual's skills and knowledge.
- Organizational Culture: Comprises shared, taken-for-granted implicit assumptions that affect how an organization operates.
Key Theories and Models
- Total Quality Management (TQM): Focus on continuously improving processes in any operating area, exemplified in pharmacy practices.
- Maslow's Hierarchy: Physiological needs are the most basic levels, including essentials like food and shelter.
- McClelland's Theory of Needs: Highlights the need for affiliation, where individuals desire to be liked and collaborate.
- Expectancy Theory: Addresses the anticipation and assumptions about future events, relevant during transitions like graduating from dental school.
- Justice Theory: Pertains to perceptions of fair compensation compared to others in equivalent roles.
Employee Motivation and Engagement
- Goal Setting: A clear method directing attention, regulating effort, and fostering action plans.
- Transactional Leadership: Based on a system of rewards and punishments to motivate employees.
- Servant Leadership: Emphasizes prioritizing the needs of others rather than self-interest.
Leadership and Team Dynamics
- Group Development Stages: The storming stage occurs when associates resist change, especially during crisis situations. Norming indicates a group performing well.
- Groupthink: A dysfunctional decision-making process where a leader suppresses dissenting opinions.
- Role Ambiguity: Unclear expectations can create mixed opinions and confusion among new employees.
Change Management
- Kotter's 8-Step Change Model: Steps are needed to empower action during transformational phases in organizations.
- Internal vs. External Forces for Change: Internal factors include employee dissatisfaction and CEO changes. External factors encompass regulations affecting operations.
- Resistance to Change: Fear of failure can inhibit an employee's willingness to embrace new responsibilities.
Culture and Intelligence
- Cultural Intelligence: The ability to interpret and navigate ambiguous situations across different cultural contexts.
- Ethnocentrism: The tendency to regard one’s own culture as superior over others.
Leadership Styles
- Behavioral Styles Theory: Focuses on the importance of relationship consideration in leader-employee dynamics.
- High-Consideration Leadership: Emphasizes employee care with lesser focus on tasks or achievements.
Effective Work Environments
- Value Congruence: Aligning individual values with organizational values ensures a cohesive work environment.
- Task-Oriented Behavior: Enables efficient accomplishment of organizational missions.
Key Terms
- Enacted Values: Represents the actual behaviors and values manifested in an organization, as requested by customers.
- Explicit Statements: Ground rules for behavior in meetings, such as no cell phone usage.
These notes provide a comprehensive overview of foundational concepts and theories in management, leadership, and organizational behavior, crucial for assessment preparation.
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Description
This quiz covers essential definitions and concepts in management and organizational behavior. Key theories such as Maslow's Hierarchy and Total Quality Management are explored to enhance understanding of human capital and organizational culture. Test your knowledge on these critical areas to improve your organizational effectiveness and insights.
