36 Questions
What are the four goals of organizational behavior?
Describe, Understand, Predict, Control/Manage
Which discipline focuses on the influence of people on one another?
Social psychology
What are the key elements in the study of organizational behavior?
The organization, people, structure, technology, external environment
What is the ultimate aim of studying organizational behavior?
Setting up conditions to improve organizations to maximize human potential
Which discipline studies the physical and cultural origins of the human species?
Anthropology
What does OB strive to identify ways to improve?
Ways in which people can act more effectively
What is the focus of OB at the group level?
Group dynamics
Which discipline focuses on the study of people in relation to their fellow human beings?
Sociology
What is the broad canvas to which OB applies?
The behavior of people in all types of organizations
Which discipline seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals?
Psychology
What is the meaning of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
The study of the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations
How is Organizational Behaviour (OB) different from related disciplines?
It focuses on the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations
What are the key elements in the study of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
Individuals, groups, and organizational structure
What are the goals of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
Improving an organization's effectiveness
What is the meaning of 'behavior' in the context of Organizational Behaviour (OB)?
Refers to all activities of living beings including thoughts, behavior, and emotions
What is an organization as defined in the text?
A consciously coordinated social unit driven by formal rules, comprising of two or more individuals working towards a common goal
What does 'Consciously coordinated activities' refer to in the context of defining an organization?
Activities deliberately planned and organized
What does Organizational Behavior (OB) investigate?
The impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations
What is the main focus of Organizational Behavior (OB)?
Studying the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations
What is the contribution of various disciplines to the field of Organizational Behavior (OB)?
Contributing to the understanding of the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior within organizations
What metaphor represents an orderly, idealized view of organizational behavior without any conflict?
Clockwork
What is one of the features of organizations as mentioned in the text?
Organizations live longer
What does the metaphor 'snake pit' represent in the context of organizational behavior?
Daily conflict and struggle in organizations
Why is the study of Organizational Behavior important for business management according to the text?
Human behavior in organizations is complex and difficult to understand
What are the elements included in formal organization as per the text?
Beliefs and assumptions
Which challenge is mentioned as an opportunity for OB practitioners in the text?
Responding to Globalization
What is the main focus of OB as per the text?
Improving people skills
What is the ultimate aim of studying Organizational Behavior according to the text?
Replacing intuition with systematic study
What does Organizational Behavior (OB) aim to replace?
Intuition with systematic study
Which is included in the elements of formal organization as per the text?
Job descriptions
What is one of the challenges and opportunities for OB practitioners mentioned in the text?
Improving Quality and Productivity (TQM)
What is one of the key components of OB as per the text?
Improving Ethical Behavior
What does the metaphor 'snake pit' represent in the context of organizational behavior?
Daily conflict, distress, and struggle in organizations
What is the significance of the process of hiring in organizations, as mentioned in the text?
Not open to everybody, making the hiring process very important
What is the reason for the complexity in understanding human behavior in organizations?
Human behavior in organizations is complex and difficult to understand
What is the primary characteristic of organizational relationships as mentioned in the text?
Organizational relationships are reciprocal
Test your knowledge of organizational behavior with this quiz covering the meaning of organizational behavior, its distinctions from related disciplines, key elements in the study of OB, and its goals. Perfect for students in an Online MBA Semester I Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management course.
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