WGU C715 Organizational
Behavior (LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027)
QUESTION WITH VERIFIED ANSWER
{GRADE A}
Behaviorism - Correct answer A theory that argues that behavior follows stimuli in a
relatively unthinking manner.
Social-learning theory - Correct answer The view that we can learn through both
observation and direct experience.
Equity theory - Correct answer A theory that says that individuals compare their job
inputs and outcomes with those of others and then respond to eliminate any inequities.
Distributive justice - Correct answer Perceived fairness of the amount and allocation
of rewards among individuals.
Organizational justice - Correct answer An overall perception of what is fair in the
workplace, composed of distributive, procedural, and interactional justice.
,Procedural justice - Correct answer The perceived fairness of the process used to
determine the distribution of rewards.
Interactional justice - Correct answer The perceived degree to which an individual is
treated with dignity, concern, and respect.
Expectancy theory - Correct answer A theory that says that the strength of a tendency
to act in a certain way depends on the strength of an expectation that the act will be
followed by a given outcome and on the attractiveness of that outcome to the
individual.
Group - Correct answer Two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent, who
have come together to achieve particular objectives.
Formal Group - Correct answer A designated work group defined by an organization's
structure.
,Informal Group - Correct answer A group that is neither formally structured nor
organizationally determined; such a group appears in response to the need for social
contact.
Social Identity Theory - Correct answer Perspective that considers when and why
individuals consider themselves members of groups.
Ingroup Favoritism - Correct answer Perspective in which we see members of our
ingroup as better than other people, and people not in our group as all the same.
Important characteristics of a social identity. - Correct answer Similarity,
Distinctiveness, Status, Uncertainty reduction
Five-stage group-development model - Correct answer The five distinct stages groups
go through: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
Five stages of group development - Correct answer Forming, storming, Norming,
Performing, Adjourning
, Forming Stage - Correct answer The first stage in group development, characterized
by much uncertainty.
Storming Stage - Correct answer The second stage in group development,
characterized by intragroup conflict.
Norming stage - Correct answer The third stage in group development, characterized
by close relationships and cohesiveness
Performing stage - Correct answer The fourth stage in group development, during
which the group is fully functional
Adjourning stage - Correct answer The final stage in group development for temporary
groups, characterized by concern with wrapping up activities rather than task
performance.
Behavior (LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027)
QUESTION WITH VERIFIED ANSWER
{GRADE A}
Behaviorism - Correct answer A theory that argues that behavior follows stimuli in a
relatively unthinking manner.
Social-learning theory - Correct answer The view that we can learn through both
observation and direct experience.
Equity theory - Correct answer A theory that says that individuals compare their job
inputs and outcomes with those of others and then respond to eliminate any inequities.
Distributive justice - Correct answer Perceived fairness of the amount and allocation
of rewards among individuals.
Organizational justice - Correct answer An overall perception of what is fair in the
workplace, composed of distributive, procedural, and interactional justice.
,Procedural justice - Correct answer The perceived fairness of the process used to
determine the distribution of rewards.
Interactional justice - Correct answer The perceived degree to which an individual is
treated with dignity, concern, and respect.
Expectancy theory - Correct answer A theory that says that the strength of a tendency
to act in a certain way depends on the strength of an expectation that the act will be
followed by a given outcome and on the attractiveness of that outcome to the
individual.
Group - Correct answer Two or more individuals, interacting and interdependent, who
have come together to achieve particular objectives.
Formal Group - Correct answer A designated work group defined by an organization's
structure.
,Informal Group - Correct answer A group that is neither formally structured nor
organizationally determined; such a group appears in response to the need for social
contact.
Social Identity Theory - Correct answer Perspective that considers when and why
individuals consider themselves members of groups.
Ingroup Favoritism - Correct answer Perspective in which we see members of our
ingroup as better than other people, and people not in our group as all the same.
Important characteristics of a social identity. - Correct answer Similarity,
Distinctiveness, Status, Uncertainty reduction
Five-stage group-development model - Correct answer The five distinct stages groups
go through: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
Five stages of group development - Correct answer Forming, storming, Norming,
Performing, Adjourning
, Forming Stage - Correct answer The first stage in group development, characterized
by much uncertainty.
Storming Stage - Correct answer The second stage in group development,
characterized by intragroup conflict.
Norming stage - Correct answer The third stage in group development, characterized
by close relationships and cohesiveness
Performing stage - Correct answer The fourth stage in group development, during
which the group is fully functional
Adjourning stage - Correct answer The final stage in group development for temporary
groups, characterized by concern with wrapping up activities rather than task
performance.
