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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Experiences</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the focus of Organizational Behavior?

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

    What percentage of successful managers were effective in their jobs?

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

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

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

    Which group had the lowest percentage allocated to traditional communication?

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

    What is the average allocation of time for HRM networking?

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

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