ARE 112 – Practice Exam (2025/2026) – 50 Verified Questions and Answers – Organizational Design, Management Theories, BPR – University of California

This document includes 50 practice questions with fully verified answers for the ARE 112: Organizational Behavior and Management course at the University of California, specifically for the 2025/2026 academic year. The questions are closely aligned with course lectures, required readings, and case studies, making this a high-quality resource for exam preparation, study group discussions, or self-assessment. Topics covered include theories of management (Taylor, Fayol, Weber, Maslow), organizational design frameworks (external and internal fit), the systems approach (STS), functional vs. dysfunctional conflict, MECE from McKinsey, BATNA in conflict resolution, and key concepts from The Goal such as throughput, constraints, and flow management. Students will also find questions on team dynamics, task management, job design, and insights from the Hawthorne studies. Real-world examples, such as case mentions from The Goal and references to cultural and behavioral influences on organizational performance, are used to support theory with application. This practice exam is ideal for: Business Administration and Management students ARE 112 students preparing for exams or quizzes Students in Organizational Studies or Industrial Psychology courses Anyone reviewing classic and modern organizational theory concepts Keywords: ARE 112, Practice Exam, management theories, organizational design, systems approach, STS, Fayol, Taylor, Weber, Maslow, team tasks, MECE, BPR, external fit, job design, Hawthorne studies, BATNA, conflict types, The Goal, throughput, market constraint, theory of constraints, behavioral school, management frameworks