ORGBEH C1 REVIEWER: Introduction to Organizational Behavior

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What is one key difference between the Situational Perspective and the Universal Model?

The Situational Perspective recognizes influences from other variables, while the Universal Model presumes direct cause-and-effect linkages. (correct)

The Situational Perspective relies on universal conclusions, while the Universal Model is contingent on elements of the situation.

The Situational Perspective presumes direct cause-and-effect linkages, while the Universal Model recognizes influences from other variables.

The Situational Perspective believes in a 'one best way,' while the Universal Model overlooks important interrelationships.

What was a common belief among managers before the Situational Approach gained prominence?

Managers focused on identifying multiple solutions for every problem.

Managers believed universal conclusions were virtually impossible.

Managers believed in the 'one best way' of solving problems. (correct)

Managers ignored environmental factors in decision-making.

How does the text describe the complexities of human behavior and organizational settings in relation to the Universal Model?

Universal conclusions are easily attainable due to human behavior and organizational settings in the Universal Model.

The Universal Model simplifies human behavior and organizational settings to reach universal conclusions.

Human behavior and organizational settings make universal conclusions virtually impossible according to the Universal Model. (correct)

Human behavior and organizational settings do not impact universal conclusions in the Universal Model.

Why is it mentioned that managers may tend to ignore their environment if they do not understand interrelations?

Because managers fail to recognize the importance of external factors. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'contingent on elements of the situation' mean in the context of the situational approach?

Approaches are dependent on specific aspects of each unique situation. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Situational Perspective view problem-solving compared to the 'one best way' belief?

The Situational Perspective believes in multiple solutions, while the 'one best way' belief focuses on a singular solution. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do complexities in human behavior and organizational settings impact universal conclusions?

They make universal conclusions extremely difficult to reach. Signup and view all the answers

What was a flaw associated with managers who believed they could identify the 'one best way' of solving problems?

They often overlooked important interrelationships within their organizations. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to draw universal conclusions according to the text?

'One best way' believers overlook complexities in human behavior and organizational settings. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Situational Perspective suggest regarding problem-solving approaches?

Problem-solving approaches should be contingent on elements of each unique situation. Signup and view all the answers

ORGBEH C1 REVIEWER: Introduction to Organizational Behavior

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What is one key difference between the Situational Perspective and the Universal Model?

What was a common belief among managers before the Situational Approach gained prominence?

How does the text describe the complexities of human behavior and organizational settings in relation to the Universal Model?

Why is it mentioned that managers may tend to ignore their environment if they do not understand interrelations?

What does the term 'contingent on elements of the situation' mean in the context of the situational approach?

How does the Situational Perspective view problem-solving compared to the 'one best way' belief?

In what way do complexities in human behavior and organizational settings impact universal conclusions?

What was a flaw associated with managers who believed they could identify the 'one best way' of solving problems?

Why is it difficult to draw universal conclusions according to the text?

What does the Situational Perspective suggest regarding problem-solving approaches?

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