Organizational Behavior Study Guide
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What are some of the issues highlighted by the story that are of interest to organizational behavior researchers?

Motivation, emotions, personality, and communication

What does the text suggest about the reader's proficiency in observing people's behavior?

The reader is already proficient at seeing some major themes in organizational behavior.

How does the text describe the role of organizational behavior?

Organizational behavior goes beyond common sense, intuition, and soothsaying.

What is the purpose of the Self-Assessment Library mentioned in the text?

<p>To assess how much one knows about organizational behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of taking assessment IV.G.1 in the Self-Assessment Library?

<p>It helps in understanding one's knowledge level in organizational behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest individuals take the Self-Assessment Library test on OB?

<p>To see how much they know about organizational behavior and if their views on effective management align with their test score</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did business school curricula in the late 1980s emphasize technical aspects of management?

<p>Emphasized technical aspects such as economics, accounting, finance, and quantitative techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the director of leadership at MIT's Sloan School of Management, what distinguishes managers whose careers take off?

<p>Leadership and communication skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are social relationships at work related to overall job satisfaction?

<p>Strongly related to overall job satisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for managers to have good interpersonal skills?

<p>Managers can't succeed on technical skills alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do companies known as good places to work have?

<p>They attract and keep high-performing employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is an example of a manager with good leadership and communication skills mentioned in the text?

<p>John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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