Organizational Behavior Topics Quiz

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Which of the following is considered a way in which behavior can be influenced?

  • Gut feelings
  • Common sense
  • Biological factors (correct)
  • Logical reasoning

What is the primary factor that influences a person's attitude?

  • Scientific evidence
  • Genetics
  • Experiences (correct)
  • Intuition

What are the two complementary means of predicting behavior mentioned in the text?

  • Common sense and scientific evidence
  • Intuition and genetics
  • Emotions and logical reasoning
  • Intuition and systematic study (correct)

Innate behavior is also known as:

<p>Instinctive behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a significant role in shaping a person's character and attitudes?

<p>Experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of skilled managers, according to the text?

<p>Lower turnover of quality employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is described as a consciously coordinated social unit composed of two or more people working towards common goals?

<p>Organization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skills are CRITICAL for manager effectiveness, as highlighted in the text?

<p>Technical and quantitative skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of OB focuses on the study of individual differences in abilities and performance?

<p>Individual Differences: Abilities and Performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are leadership and communication skills considered critical for managers, according to the text?

<p>To facilitate effective teamwork (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept refers to a relatively continuous social unit striving to achieve common goals?

<p>Organizational structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered one of the three groups of managerial roles discovered in the text?

<p>Intrapersonal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential management functions according to the text?

<p>Plan, Organize, Lead, Control, and Assure Quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skill involves the ability to work with, understand, and motivate other people?

<p>Human Skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of managerial activity focuses on tasks like decision making, planning, and controlling?

<p>Traditional Management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of intangible assets mentioned in the text?

<p>Goodwill, Patents, Formulas, Trademarks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Luthans' Study of Managerial Activities, which type of networking tasks involve socializing and politicking?

<p>Networking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Organizational Behavior?

<p>Investigating the impact of individuals on behavior within organizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of successful managers were effective in their jobs?

<p>13% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes successful managers from effective managers as per the text?

<p>Promoting faster (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do attitude and behavior differ based on the text?

<p>Attitude is about ideas, behaviors are the actual expressions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group had the lowest percentage allocated to traditional communication?

<p>Effective managers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average allocation of time for HRM networking?

<p>29% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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