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What are the four goals of organizational behavior?
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?
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?
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?
What is the ultimate aim of studying organizational behavior?
Which discipline studies the physical and cultural origins of the human species?
Which discipline studies the physical and cultural origins of the human species?
What does OB strive to identify ways to improve?
What does OB strive to identify ways to improve?
What is the focus of OB at the group level?
What is the focus of OB at the group level?
Which discipline focuses on the study of people in relation to their fellow human beings?
Which discipline focuses on the study of people in relation to their fellow human beings?
What is the broad canvas to which OB applies?
What is the broad canvas to which OB applies?
Which discipline seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals?
Which discipline seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals?
What is the meaning of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
What is the meaning of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
How is Organizational Behaviour (OB) different from related disciplines?
How is Organizational Behaviour (OB) different from related disciplines?
What are the key elements in the study of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
What are the key elements in the study of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
What are the goals of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
What are the goals of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
What is the meaning of 'behavior' in the context of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
What is the meaning of 'behavior' in the context of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
What is an organization as defined in the text?
What is an organization as defined in the text?
What does 'Consciously coordinated activities' refer to in the context of defining an organization?
What does 'Consciously coordinated activities' refer to in the context of defining an organization?
What does Organizational Behavior (OB) investigate?
What does Organizational Behavior (OB) investigate?
What is the main focus of Organizational Behavior (OB)?
What is the main focus of Organizational Behavior (OB)?
What is the contribution of various disciplines to the field of Organizational Behavior (OB)?
What is the contribution of various disciplines to the field of Organizational Behavior (OB)?
What metaphor represents an orderly, idealized view of organizational behavior without any conflict?
What metaphor represents an orderly, idealized view of organizational behavior without any conflict?
What is one of the features of organizations as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the features of organizations as mentioned in the text?
What does the metaphor 'snake pit' represent in the context of organizational behavior?
What does the metaphor 'snake pit' represent in the context of organizational behavior?
Why is the study of Organizational Behavior important for business management according to the text?
Why is the study of Organizational Behavior important for business management according to the text?
What are the elements included in formal organization as per the text?
What are the elements included in formal organization as per the text?
Which challenge is mentioned as an opportunity for OB practitioners in the text?
Which challenge is mentioned as an opportunity for OB practitioners in the text?
What is the main focus of OB as per the text?
What is the main focus of OB as per the text?
What is the ultimate aim of studying Organizational Behavior according to the text?
What is the ultimate aim of studying Organizational Behavior according to the text?
What does Organizational Behavior (OB) aim to replace?
What does Organizational Behavior (OB) aim to replace?
Which is included in the elements of formal organization as per the text?
Which is included in the elements of formal organization as per the text?
What is one of the challenges and opportunities for OB practitioners mentioned in the text?
What is one of the challenges and opportunities for OB practitioners mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key components of OB as per the text?
What is one of the key components of OB as per the text?
What does the metaphor 'snake pit' represent in the context of organizational behavior?
What does the metaphor 'snake pit' represent in the context of organizational behavior?
What is the significance of the process of hiring in organizations, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the process of hiring in organizations, as mentioned in the text?
What is the reason for the complexity in understanding human behavior in organizations?
What is the reason for the complexity in understanding human behavior in organizations?
What is the primary characteristic of organizational relationships as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary characteristic of organizational relationships as mentioned in the text?
