Organizational Behavior Quiz
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What are the four goals of organizational behavior?

  • Observe, React, Adapt, Influence
  • Describe, Understand, Predict, Control/Manage (correct)
  • Analyze, Implement, Evaluate, Monitor
  • Assess, Modify, Anticipate, Govern

    • Which discipline focuses on the influence of people on one another?

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Social psychology (correct)
  • Anthropology

    • What are the key elements in the study of organizational behavior?

  • The workforce, management, shareholders, suppliers, legal environment
  • The hierarchy, leadership, human resources, infrastructure, customer base
  • The organization, people, structure, technology, external environment (correct)
  • The market, products, finance, operations, competitors

    • What is the ultimate aim of studying organizational behavior?

    <p>Setting up conditions to improve organizations to maximize human potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline studies the physical and cultural origins of the human species?

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

    What does OB strive to identify ways to improve?

    <p>Ways in which people can act more effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of OB at the group level?

    <p>Group dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline focuses on the study of people in relation to their fellow human beings?

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

    What is the broad canvas to which OB applies?

    <p>The behavior of people in all types of organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discipline seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals?

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

    What is the meaning of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?

    <p>The study of the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Organizational Behaviour (OB) different from related disciplines?

    <p>It focuses on the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key elements in the study of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?

    <p>Individuals, groups, and organizational structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?

    <p>Improving an organization's effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'behavior' in the context of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?

    <p>Refers to all activities of living beings including thoughts, behavior, and emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an organization as defined in the text?

    <p>A consciously coordinated social unit driven by formal rules, comprising of two or more individuals working towards a common goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Consciously coordinated activities' refer to in the context of defining an organization?

    <p>Activities deliberately planned and organized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Organizational Behavior (OB) investigate?

    <p>The impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Organizational Behavior (OB)?

    <p>Studying the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contribution of various disciplines to the field of Organizational Behavior (OB)?

    <p>Contributing to the understanding of the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor represents an orderly, idealized view of organizational behavior without any conflict?

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

    What is one of the features of organizations as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Organizations live longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Daily conflict and struggle in organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the study of Organizational Behavior important for business management according to the text?

    <p>Human behavior in organizations is complex and difficult to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements included in formal organization as per the text?

    <p>Beliefs and assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge is mentioned as an opportunity for OB practitioners in the text?

    <p>Responding to Globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of OB as per the text?

    <p>Improving people skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate aim of studying Organizational Behavior according to the text?

    <p>Replacing intuition with systematic study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Organizational Behavior (OB) aim to replace?

    <p>Intuition with systematic study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is included in the elements of formal organization as per the text?

    <p>Job descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges and opportunities for OB practitioners mentioned in the text?

    <p>Improving Quality and Productivity (TQM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key components of OB as per the text?

    <p>Improving Ethical Behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Daily conflict, distress, and struggle in organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the process of hiring in organizations, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Not open to everybody, making the hiring process very important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the complexity in understanding human behavior in organizations?

    <p>Human behavior in organizations is complex and difficult to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of organizational relationships as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Organizational relationships are reciprocal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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