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:

Instinctive behavior Signup and view all the answers

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

Experiences Signup and view all the answers

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

Lower turnover of quality employees 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?

Organization Signup and view all the answers

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

Technical and quantitative skills Signup and view all the answers

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

Individual Differences: Abilities and Performance Signup and view all the answers

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

To facilitate effective teamwork Signup and view all the answers

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

Organizational structure 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?

Intrapersonal Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential management functions according to the text?

Plan, Organize, Lead, Control, and Assure Quality Signup and view all the answers

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

Human Skills Signup and view all the answers

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

Traditional Management Signup and view all the answers

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

Goodwill, Patents, Formulas, Trademarks Signup and view all the answers

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

Networking Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Organizational Behavior?

Investigating the impact of individuals on behavior within organizations Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of successful managers were effective in their jobs?

13% Signup and view all the answers

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

Promoting faster Signup and view all the answers

How do attitude and behavior differ based on the text?

Attitude is about ideas, behaviors are the actual expressions Signup and view all the answers

Which group had the lowest percentage allocated to traditional communication?

Effective managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the average allocation of time for HRM networking?

29% Signup and view all the answers