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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?
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What is the significance of taking assessment IV.G.1 in the Self-Assessment Library?
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Why does the text suggest individuals take the Self-Assessment Library test on OB?
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Why did business school curricula in the late 1980s emphasize technical aspects of management?
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According to the director of leadership at MIT's Sloan School of Management, what distinguishes managers whose careers take off?
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How are social relationships at work related to overall job satisfaction?
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Why is it important for managers to have good interpersonal skills?
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What advantage do companies known as good places to work have?
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Who is an example of a manager with good leadership and communication skills mentioned in the text?
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