18 Questions
According to the conflict perspective, what is considered normal?
Conflict
Which sociologist is associated with symbolic interactionism?
Herbert Blumer
What concept does structural functionalism believe society is based on?
Shared values
What is the primary influence on humanistic behavior according to the text?
Innate potential for healthy growth
Which approach focuses on individuals' subjective perceptions of the world?
Intergroup behavior approach
What does cognitive behavior focus on primarily according to the text?
How information is stored and processed
What was the focus of the Illumination study conducted during the Hawthorne Studies?
The effect of lighting intensity on worker productivity
Which study explored the influence of job conditions such as incentives, rest, and working hours on worker productivity during the Hawthorne Studies?
Relay assembly test room study
What aspect did the Hawthorne Studies highlight concerning worker productivity?
Worker's individual needs and motivations
In the context of the Hawthorne Studies, what was emphasized by the Relay assembly test room study?
Impact of job conditions on productivity
What was the main contribution of the Hawthorne Studies to the field of Organizational Behavior?
Laying the foundation for Organizational Behavior as a field
Which aspect was brought into focus by the Interviewing program during the Hawthorne Studies?
Employee attitudes towards company and wages
What is the primary focus of Organizational Behavior as defined in the text?
Analyzing the behavior of individuals and groups in and around organizations
Which disciplines contribute to the study of Organizational Behavior?
Economics, Political Science, and Psychology
At what levels does Organizational Behavior study behavior, according to the text?
Individual, group, and intergroup behavior
What is the aim of studying Organizational Behavior?
To improve performance by studying individual, group, and intergroup behavior
Which approach does Organizational Behavior take to study behavior?
Multi-disciplinary approach
What does the Ladder of Inference refer to in relation to Organizational Behavior?
A concept related to double-loop learning in organizational dynamics
Test your knowledge on the Systems Approach in Organizational Behavior, focusing on the intergroup, group, and individual dynamics within organizations. Learn about the Hawthorne Studies conducted during 1924-1932 by Elton Mayo and Fritz J. Roethlisberger, which laid the foundation for understanding worker behavior and productivity.
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