MAN 320F Exam 1 Questions All
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Organizational behavior is an interdisciplinary body of knowledge with strong ties to psychology,
sociology, criminal justice, and anthropology. - Answer False
Common work-related stressors include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) economic difficulties
B) career development problems
C) ethical dilemmas
D) interpersonal problems
E) task demands - Answer A) economic difficulties
Commonly used organizational behavior research methods include case studies, survey studies,
meta analyses, field studies, and laboratory studies. - Answer True
Halo effects are particularly important in the performance appraisal process because they can
influence a manger's evaluations of subordinates' work performance. - Answer True
Character represents the overall combination of characteristics that capture the unique nature
of a person as he or she reacts and interacts with others. - Answer False
Projection is the tendency to single out those aspects of a situation, person, or object that are
consistent with one's own needs, values, or attitudes - Answer False
Which traits are associated with the 'Big Five' personality dimension of extraversion? - Answer
Outgoing, sociable, and assertive
Demographic trends driving workforce diversity in American society today include: - Answer
an increasing percentage of people in color in the labor force
,Self-esteem is an individual's belief about the likelihood of success in completing a particular
task - Answer False
The following statements are accurate descriptions of the evolution of the scientific study of
organizations EXCEPT:
A) the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18th century
B) the early focus of the systematic study of management was on physical working conditions,
principles of administration, and principles of industrial engineering
C) as management research progressed, emphasis was placed on the human factor with respect
to individual attitudes, group dynamics, and relationships between managers and workers
D) organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding
individuals and groups in organizations.
E) organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding the
performance implications of organizational processes, systems, and structures. - Answer A)
the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18th century
The physical, social, and organizational context of the perceptual setting can influence the
perceptual process. - Answer True
As employees progress in organizations from non-managerial positions to higher roles, which of
the following occurs: - Answer All of the answer choices are correct
-Their conceptual and human skills begin to take priority over technical skills
-They get paid not for what they specifically do but rather what they get done through others
-Their technical skills become relatively less important
All of these are assumptions of the prescriptive (or sometimes called the rational or classical)
decision-making model EXCEPT:
A) all relevant information is present
B) unlimited information processing
, C) people have clear and constant preferences
D) all possible action alternatives are not known
E) no time constraints in making the decision - Answer D) all possible action alternatives are
not known
Optimizing refers to the idea that, while individuals reason well and are logical, they have their
limits with respect to interpreting and making sense of things within the context of their
personal situations. - Answer False
In the classical decision model, the manager faces a clearly defined problem, knows all possible
action alternatives, and then chooses the alternative that offers the optimum solution to the
problem - Answer True
Combining a set of physical and mental characteristics that reflect how a person looks, thinks,
acts, and feels is called: - Answer Personality
According to Hofstede's framework of national culture, uncertainty avoidance reflects the
degree to which people are likely to respect hierarchy and rank in organizations. - Answer
False
Selective screening occurs only through conscious awareness. - Answer False
Which of the following statements concerning dimensions of national culture is correct?
A) Japan's culture is considered to be feminine
B) Hong Kong is considered to have a high uncertainty avoidance culture
C) U.S. is a more long-term oriented country
D) Mexico is considered to have an individualistic culture
E) U.S. has a highly individualistic culture - Answer E) U.S. has a highly individualistic culture
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Organizational behavior is an interdisciplinary body of knowledge with strong ties to psychology,
sociology, criminal justice, and anthropology. - Answer False
Common work-related stressors include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) economic difficulties
B) career development problems
C) ethical dilemmas
D) interpersonal problems
E) task demands - Answer A) economic difficulties
Commonly used organizational behavior research methods include case studies, survey studies,
meta analyses, field studies, and laboratory studies. - Answer True
Halo effects are particularly important in the performance appraisal process because they can
influence a manger's evaluations of subordinates' work performance. - Answer True
Character represents the overall combination of characteristics that capture the unique nature
of a person as he or she reacts and interacts with others. - Answer False
Projection is the tendency to single out those aspects of a situation, person, or object that are
consistent with one's own needs, values, or attitudes - Answer False
Which traits are associated with the 'Big Five' personality dimension of extraversion? - Answer
Outgoing, sociable, and assertive
Demographic trends driving workforce diversity in American society today include: - Answer
an increasing percentage of people in color in the labor force
,Self-esteem is an individual's belief about the likelihood of success in completing a particular
task - Answer False
The following statements are accurate descriptions of the evolution of the scientific study of
organizations EXCEPT:
A) the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18th century
B) the early focus of the systematic study of management was on physical working conditions,
principles of administration, and principles of industrial engineering
C) as management research progressed, emphasis was placed on the human factor with respect
to individual attitudes, group dynamics, and relationships between managers and workers
D) organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding
individuals and groups in organizations.
E) organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding the
performance implications of organizational processes, systems, and structures. - Answer A)
the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18th century
The physical, social, and organizational context of the perceptual setting can influence the
perceptual process. - Answer True
As employees progress in organizations from non-managerial positions to higher roles, which of
the following occurs: - Answer All of the answer choices are correct
-Their conceptual and human skills begin to take priority over technical skills
-They get paid not for what they specifically do but rather what they get done through others
-Their technical skills become relatively less important
All of these are assumptions of the prescriptive (or sometimes called the rational or classical)
decision-making model EXCEPT:
A) all relevant information is present
B) unlimited information processing
, C) people have clear and constant preferences
D) all possible action alternatives are not known
E) no time constraints in making the decision - Answer D) all possible action alternatives are
not known
Optimizing refers to the idea that, while individuals reason well and are logical, they have their
limits with respect to interpreting and making sense of things within the context of their
personal situations. - Answer False
In the classical decision model, the manager faces a clearly defined problem, knows all possible
action alternatives, and then chooses the alternative that offers the optimum solution to the
problem - Answer True
Combining a set of physical and mental characteristics that reflect how a person looks, thinks,
acts, and feels is called: - Answer Personality
According to Hofstede's framework of national culture, uncertainty avoidance reflects the
degree to which people are likely to respect hierarchy and rank in organizations. - Answer
False
Selective screening occurs only through conscious awareness. - Answer False
Which of the following statements concerning dimensions of national culture is correct?
A) Japan's culture is considered to be feminine
B) Hong Kong is considered to have a high uncertainty avoidance culture
C) U.S. is a more long-term oriented country
D) Mexico is considered to have an individualistic culture
E) U.S. has a highly individualistic culture - Answer E) U.S. has a highly individualistic culture
