Organizational Behavior: Value-Added Managers in Organizations

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What type of questions can be expected in the Organizational Behavior exam?

Open-ended questions

Fill-in-the-blank questions

True or False questions

Multiple choice questions (correct)

What is the permissible use of a dictionary during the exam?

No dictionaries are allowed

Electronic dictionaries are allowed

Only English dictionaries are permitted

One hard copy dictionary with handwritten notes is allowed (correct)

How can students access the additional information provided in the lecture slides if they miss a lecture?

By asking a classmate to summarize the information

By checking the late handouts uploaded after the respective sessions (correct)

By attending a makeup session for missed lectures

By reading the required readings provided on Moodle

Are students expected to read the required readings to get a good grade in the exam according to the text?

Yes, required readings are essential for a good grade Signup and view all the answers

What type of test format is the Organizational Behavior exam according to the text?

Closed-book test Signup and view all the answers

What determines if a student can achieve a good grade in the exam according to the text?

Being lucky during the exam Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key aspects of value added managers' efforts as highlighted in the text?

High productivity and bottom-line performance improvement Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect represents the manager's challenge according to the text?

Balancing accountability to superiors, dependence on subordinates, and satisfying workers' demands Signup and view all the answers

'Creating vision' is related to which function of management as described in the text?

Leading Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Organising' in the context of management involve based on the text?

Dividing up the work Signup and view all the answers

Which function of management involves 'Setting objectives' and 'Deciding how to accomplish them'?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of managing human rights in the workplace?

Ensuring job security through layoff protection Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a part of managing organizational transitions according to the text?

Global expansion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle of managing workforce diversity?

Managing a mix of workers from diverse backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

How can 'Equal employment opportunity' be defined in the context of organizational behavior?

Preventing discrimination based on age, sex, or culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of managing developments in Information Technology (I.T.) according to the text?

Balancing the advantages and disadvantages of technology Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizational behavior, what does 'The Shamrock Organization' represent?

A model emphasizing three key groups of workers in an organization Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key results that any manager should seek, according to the text?

Productivity and human resource maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an effective manager from an efficient manager?

Effective managers ensure goals are achieved, while efficient managers use resources well to achieve goals. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a manager to ensure both effectiveness and efficiency in an organization?

To achieve goals while making the best use of resources Signup and view all the answers

In the context of managerial performance, what does 'performance effectiveness' refer to?

How well goals are being attained Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'controllers' refer to in the context of effective management?

Managers who are responsible for setting goals and monitoring performance Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define 'leaders' in the context of effective management?

Managers who are focused on innovation and creativity Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning occurs as a result of experience?

Lifelong learning Signup and view all the answers

In experiential learning, what is required in order to actively pursue all available learning opportunities?

Personal commitment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of experiential learning in the course?

Written assignments Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of learning is emphasized by trying new behaviors in working experiences, class experiences, and everyday experiences?

Experimentation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of theories are emphasized in the experiential learning process in the course?

Personal theories Signup and view all the answers