PSYCH4A Second Semester Midterm I - Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Goals Quiz

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What is the main advantage of a divisional organizational structure according to the text?

Dedicated leadership within each division (correct)

Increased internal competition for resources

Improved cross-divisional collaboration

Reduced risk of internal incompatibilities

What does the text suggest HR can do to address potential downsides of a divisional structure?

Reduce divisional specialization

Facilitate cross-divisional initiatives (correct)

Increase divisional autonomy

Promote more internal competition

What is a key characteristic of a process-based organizational structure according to the text?

Operations are structured around functional departments

The focus is on the end-to-end flow of actions and decision-making (correct)

Divisions are organized by product or market

Employees are organized into teams based on their skills

What does the text suggest is a potential downside of a divisional organizational structure?

Increased risk of internal incompatibilities Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the structure of a process-based organizational chart?

Operates both top-down and left-right Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of a process-based organizational structure according to the text?

Considering the interactions between different job roles and activities Signup and view all the answers

What determines the number of points assigned to each factor in a job analysis?

The importance of the factor Signup and view all the answers

What happens to jobs labeled as 'overpaid' based on the wage trend lines?

Their salary levels are decreased Signup and view all the answers

Why is external equity important for organizations according to the text?

To compare the job to other organizations in the market Signup and view all the answers

How are underpaid jobs identified in the context of the text?

By their point values in relation to the wage trend lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting salary surveys according to the text?

To establish external equity Signup and view all the answers

How are point values of jobs determined based on the wage trend lines?

By using a regression formula Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the radical notions of the leaders of the Hawthorne study?

They thought workers were unique in terms of their psychology and potential fit within a company. Signup and view all the answers

What did researchers focus on beginning with World War II?

Logistics and management science. Signup and view all the answers

Which school of thought solidified the rationalist approaches to decision-making in the 1950s and 1960s?

The Carnegie School Signup and view all the answers

What are the new frontiers of organizational behavior according to the text?

The cultural components of organizations, such as how race, class, and gender roles affect group building and productivity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about organizational behavior?

It emphasizes how individuals operate and work together within a business setting. Signup and view all the answers

What is credited to the Hawthorne research?

Validating organizational behavior as a legitimate field of study. Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym EXCELSIOR represent in the CHMSU Core Values?

Excellence, Compassion, Environmentalism, Love of Country, Social Responsibility, Integrity, Openness, Resilience Signup and view all the answers

According to the mission statement, what is CHMSU committed to in order to build a just and sustainable world?

Empower learners through academic excellence, relevant research, active community engagement, and good governance Signup and view all the answers

What does the core value 'Love of Country' represent?

A sense of pride, dignity, and devotion for the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Which core value emphasizes the importance of open communication and sharing ideas?

Openness Signup and view all the answers

According to the vision statement, what does CHMSU aspire to become by 2030?

A leading GREEN institution of higher learning in the global community Signup and view all the answers

Which core value represents the ability to overcome challenges and difficulties?

Resilience Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using organizational behavior in a company?

It allows the company to observe the effect of manipulating variables on employee outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

What types of data can be used in organizational behavior?

Both quantitative and qualitative data can be used. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an area where organizational behavior can be applied?

Recruitment and selection processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of using organizational behavior in training programs?

It allows for customized training approaches based on different learning styles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performance management systems informed by organizational behavior?

To align employee goals with organizational objectives and provide feedback mechanisms. Signup and view all the answers

How does organizational behavior differ from organizational theory?

Organizational behavior focuses on individual and group behavior, while organizational theory deals with organizational structures and systems. Signup and view all the answers