WGU C715 Organizational
Behavior (LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027)
QUESTION WITH VERIFIED ANSWER
{GRADE A}
Socialization - Correct answer A process that adapts employees to the organization's
culture.
Prearrival stage - Correct answer The period of learning in the socialization process
that occurs before a new employee joins the organization.
Encounter stage - Correct answer The stage in the socialization process in which a
new employee sees what the organization is really like and confronts the possibility
that expectations and reality may diverge.
Metamorphosis stage - Correct answer The stage in the socialization process in which
a new employee changes and adjusts to the job, work group, and organization.
,Rituals - Correct answer Repetitive sequences of activities that express and reinforce
the key values of the organization, which goals are most important, which people are
important, and which are expendable.
Material Symbols - Correct answer What conveys to employees who is important, the
degree of egalitarianism top management desires, and the kinds of behavior that are
appropriate.
Positive Organizational Culture - Correct answer A culture that emphasizes building
on employee strengths, rewards more than punishes, and emphasizes individual
vitality and growth.
Workplace Spirituality - Correct answer The recognition that people have an inner life
that nourishes and is nourished by meaningful work that takes place in the context of
community.
Leadership - Correct answer The ability to influence a group toward the achievement
of a vision or set of goals.
,Trait theories of leadership - Correct answer Theories that consider personal qualities
and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders.
Behavioral theories of leadership - Correct answer Theories proposing that specific
behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders.
Initiating structure - Correct answer The extent to which a leader is likely to define and
structure his or her role and those of subordinates in the search for goal attainment.
Consideration - Correct answer The extent to which a leader is likely to have job
relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for subordinates' ideas, and
regard for their feelings.
Employee-oriented leader - Correct answer A leader who emphasizes interpersonal
relations, takes a personal interest in the needs of employees, and accepts individual
differences among members.
, Production-oriented leader - Correct answer A leader who emphasizes technical or
task aspects of the job.
Fiedler contingency model - Correct answer The theory that effective groups depend
on a proper match between a leader's style of interacting with subordinates and the
degree to which the situation gives control and influence to the leader.
Least preferred co-worker (LPC) questionnaire - Correct answer An instrument that
purports to measure whether a person is task or relationship oriented.
Leader-member relations - Correct answer The degree of confidence, trust, and
respect subordinates have in their leader.
Task structure - Correct answer The degree to which job assignments are
procedurized.
Behavior (LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027)
QUESTION WITH VERIFIED ANSWER
{GRADE A}
Socialization - Correct answer A process that adapts employees to the organization's
culture.
Prearrival stage - Correct answer The period of learning in the socialization process
that occurs before a new employee joins the organization.
Encounter stage - Correct answer The stage in the socialization process in which a
new employee sees what the organization is really like and confronts the possibility
that expectations and reality may diverge.
Metamorphosis stage - Correct answer The stage in the socialization process in which
a new employee changes and adjusts to the job, work group, and organization.
,Rituals - Correct answer Repetitive sequences of activities that express and reinforce
the key values of the organization, which goals are most important, which people are
important, and which are expendable.
Material Symbols - Correct answer What conveys to employees who is important, the
degree of egalitarianism top management desires, and the kinds of behavior that are
appropriate.
Positive Organizational Culture - Correct answer A culture that emphasizes building
on employee strengths, rewards more than punishes, and emphasizes individual
vitality and growth.
Workplace Spirituality - Correct answer The recognition that people have an inner life
that nourishes and is nourished by meaningful work that takes place in the context of
community.
Leadership - Correct answer The ability to influence a group toward the achievement
of a vision or set of goals.
,Trait theories of leadership - Correct answer Theories that consider personal qualities
and characteristics that differentiate leaders from non-leaders.
Behavioral theories of leadership - Correct answer Theories proposing that specific
behaviors differentiate leaders from non-leaders.
Initiating structure - Correct answer The extent to which a leader is likely to define and
structure his or her role and those of subordinates in the search for goal attainment.
Consideration - Correct answer The extent to which a leader is likely to have job
relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for subordinates' ideas, and
regard for their feelings.
Employee-oriented leader - Correct answer A leader who emphasizes interpersonal
relations, takes a personal interest in the needs of employees, and accepts individual
differences among members.
, Production-oriented leader - Correct answer A leader who emphasizes technical or
task aspects of the job.
Fiedler contingency model - Correct answer The theory that effective groups depend
on a proper match between a leader's style of interacting with subordinates and the
degree to which the situation gives control and influence to the leader.
Least preferred co-worker (LPC) questionnaire - Correct answer An instrument that
purports to measure whether a person is task or relationship oriented.
Leader-member relations - Correct answer The degree of confidence, trust, and
respect subordinates have in their leader.
Task structure - Correct answer The degree to which job assignments are
procedurized.
