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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>They make universal conclusions extremely difficult to reach.</p> 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?

    <p>They often overlooked important interrelationships within their organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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