Organizational Behavior Quiz
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Why have business schools begun to include classes on organizational behaviour?

  • To reduce organizations' profits
  • To challenge workers to help human resource departments layoff employees
  • To increase manager effectiveness in organizations (correct)
  • To undermine organizations' consulting needs
  • Which variable is most likely to be studied by positive OB scholars?

  • Conflict
  • Absenteeism
  • Stress
  • Engagement (correct)
  • According to the text, which approach argues that managers should search for the best available knowledge and apply relevant information when answering a managerial question?

  • Contingency theory
  • Scientific study
  • Evidence-based management (correct)
  • Systems approach
  • Which of the following is not an issue that managers in global organizations are experiencing?

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    Study Notes

    Organizational Behaviour in Business Schools

    • Business schools have started including classes on organizational behaviour to equip students with knowledge on effective management of employees and organizations.

    Positive OB Scholars

    • Positive OB scholars focus on studying positive variables, such as hope, optimism, and resilience.

    Approaches to Managerial Decision-Making

    • The evidence-based management approach argues that managers should search for the best available knowledge and apply relevant information when answering a managerial question.

    Challenges in Global Organizations

    • Managers in global organizations face various challenges, including cultural differences, communication barriers, and adapting to different regulations.
    • The exception is not experiencing technological advancements, as technology is a key enabler of global businesses.

    Workforce Diversity

    • Workforce diversity means that organizations have employees from diverse backgrounds, ages, cultures, and personalities, leading to a range of perspectives and ideas.

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    Test your knowledge of organizational behavior with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as the importance of organizational behavior classes in business schools and the variables studied by positive OB scholars.

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