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Organizational Behavior (OB) correct answers A field of study that investigates the impact
individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations (studying what
people do in an organization and the way their behavior affects the organization's
performance)
Psychology (Micro) correct answers Learning, perception, personality, emotions, training,
leadership effectiveness, needs and motivational forces, job satisfaction, decision-making
processes, performance appraisals, attitude measurement, employee-selection techniques,
work design, job stress
Social Psychology (Macro) correct answers Focus on people's influence on one another,
change and how to implement it, build trust
Sociology correct answers studies people in relation to their social environment or culture
Anthropology correct answers the study of societies to learn about human beings and their
activities --> help understand differences in fundamental values, attitudes, and behavior
among people in different countries and different organizations
Positive Organizational Scholarship correct answers an area of OB research that concerns
how organizations develop human strength, foster vitality and resilience, and unlock potential
3 Levels of analysis in OB correct answers 1. Inputs
2. Processes
3. Outcomes
** Each has segments broken up in individual level, group level, and organizational level
Inputs correct answers variables like personality, group structure, and organizational culture
that lead to processes
Processes correct answers actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a
result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes
Outcomes correct answers key variables you want to explain or predict that are affected by
some other variables
Task Performance correct answers the combination of effectiveness and efficiency at doing
your core job tasks
Organizational Citizenship Behavior correct answers the discretionary behavior that is not
part of an employee's formal job requirements, and that contributes to the psychological and
social environment of the workplace
Withdrawal behavior correct answers a set of actions that employees take to separate
themselves from the organization
,Group cohesion correct answers the extent to which members of a group support and validate
one another at work
Group Functioning correct answers quantity and quality of a group's work output
Management Functions correct answers Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling
1. Planning correct answers process of determining organization's desired future position and
deciding how to best get there
2. Organizing correct answers designing jobs, grouping jobs into manageable units, and
establishing patterns of authority among jobs and groups of jobs
3. Leading correct answers process of motivating members of the organization to work
together toward the organization's goals
4. Controlling correct answers monitoring and correcting the actions of the organization and
its people to keep them headed toward their goals
Hawthorne effect correct answers Occurs when people improve some aspect of their behavior
or performance simply because they know they're being watched
Dysfunctional behaviors correct answers those that detract from, rather than contribute to,
organizational performance
Absenteeism correct answers measure of attendance (some people miss far more often than
others)
Turnover (END Ch. 1) correct answers occurs when employees quit or are fired and must be
replaced by new employees
Surface-level Diversity correct answers demographics, doesn't reflect thoughts and feelings
Deep-level diversity correct answers differences such as personality and attitudes that are
communicated through verbal and nonverbal behaviors and are learned only through
extended interaction with others
Stereotype Threat correct answers describes the degree to which we internally agree with the
generally negative stereotyped perceptions of our groups
Discriminatory policies or practices correct answers Actions taken by representatives of the
organization that deny equal opportunity to perform or unequal rewards for performance
Sexual harassment correct answers Unwanted sexual advances and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature that create a hostile or offensive work environment
intimidation correct answers Overt threats or bullying directed at members of specific groups
of employees
Mockery and insults correct answers jokes or negative stereotypes
, Exclusion correct answers Exclusion of certain people from job opportunities, social events,
discussions, or informal mentoring (intentionally or unintentionally)
Incivility correct answers Disrespectful treatment, including behaving in an aggressive
manner, interrupting the person or ignoring varying opinions
Intellectual abilities correct answers abilities needed to perform mental activities such as
thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving
Number aptitude correct answers Ability to do speedy and accurate arithmetic
Verbal comprehension correct answers Ability to understand what is read or heard and the
relationship of words to each other
Perceptual speed correct answers Ability to identify visual similarities and differences
quickly and accurately
Inductive reasoning correct answers Ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and
then solve the problem
Deductive reasoning correct answers Ability to use logic and assess the implications of an
argument
Spatial visualization correct answers Ability to imagine how an object would look if its
position in space were changed
Memory correct answers Ability to retain and recall past experiences
Physical abilities correct answers the capacity to do tasks that demand stamina, dexterity,
strength, and similar characteristics
Dynamic strength correct answers ability to exert muscular force repeatedly or continuously
over time
Trunk strength correct answers ability to exert muscular strength using the trunk (particularly
abdominal) muscles
Static strength correct answers ability to exert force against external objects
Explosive strength correct answers ability to expend a maximum of energy in one or a series
of explosive acts
Extent flexibility correct answers ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as
possible
Dynamic flexibility correct answers ability to make rapid, repeated flexing movements
Body coordination correct answers ability to coordinate the simultaneous actions of different
parts of the body
A+ Verified Questions & Answers!!
Organizational Behavior (OB) correct answers A field of study that investigates the impact
individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations (studying what
people do in an organization and the way their behavior affects the organization's
performance)
Psychology (Micro) correct answers Learning, perception, personality, emotions, training,
leadership effectiveness, needs and motivational forces, job satisfaction, decision-making
processes, performance appraisals, attitude measurement, employee-selection techniques,
work design, job stress
Social Psychology (Macro) correct answers Focus on people's influence on one another,
change and how to implement it, build trust
Sociology correct answers studies people in relation to their social environment or culture
Anthropology correct answers the study of societies to learn about human beings and their
activities --> help understand differences in fundamental values, attitudes, and behavior
among people in different countries and different organizations
Positive Organizational Scholarship correct answers an area of OB research that concerns
how organizations develop human strength, foster vitality and resilience, and unlock potential
3 Levels of analysis in OB correct answers 1. Inputs
2. Processes
3. Outcomes
** Each has segments broken up in individual level, group level, and organizational level
Inputs correct answers variables like personality, group structure, and organizational culture
that lead to processes
Processes correct answers actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a
result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes
Outcomes correct answers key variables you want to explain or predict that are affected by
some other variables
Task Performance correct answers the combination of effectiveness and efficiency at doing
your core job tasks
Organizational Citizenship Behavior correct answers the discretionary behavior that is not
part of an employee's formal job requirements, and that contributes to the psychological and
social environment of the workplace
Withdrawal behavior correct answers a set of actions that employees take to separate
themselves from the organization
,Group cohesion correct answers the extent to which members of a group support and validate
one another at work
Group Functioning correct answers quantity and quality of a group's work output
Management Functions correct answers Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling
1. Planning correct answers process of determining organization's desired future position and
deciding how to best get there
2. Organizing correct answers designing jobs, grouping jobs into manageable units, and
establishing patterns of authority among jobs and groups of jobs
3. Leading correct answers process of motivating members of the organization to work
together toward the organization's goals
4. Controlling correct answers monitoring and correcting the actions of the organization and
its people to keep them headed toward their goals
Hawthorne effect correct answers Occurs when people improve some aspect of their behavior
or performance simply because they know they're being watched
Dysfunctional behaviors correct answers those that detract from, rather than contribute to,
organizational performance
Absenteeism correct answers measure of attendance (some people miss far more often than
others)
Turnover (END Ch. 1) correct answers occurs when employees quit or are fired and must be
replaced by new employees
Surface-level Diversity correct answers demographics, doesn't reflect thoughts and feelings
Deep-level diversity correct answers differences such as personality and attitudes that are
communicated through verbal and nonverbal behaviors and are learned only through
extended interaction with others
Stereotype Threat correct answers describes the degree to which we internally agree with the
generally negative stereotyped perceptions of our groups
Discriminatory policies or practices correct answers Actions taken by representatives of the
organization that deny equal opportunity to perform or unequal rewards for performance
Sexual harassment correct answers Unwanted sexual advances and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature that create a hostile or offensive work environment
intimidation correct answers Overt threats or bullying directed at members of specific groups
of employees
Mockery and insults correct answers jokes or negative stereotypes
, Exclusion correct answers Exclusion of certain people from job opportunities, social events,
discussions, or informal mentoring (intentionally or unintentionally)
Incivility correct answers Disrespectful treatment, including behaving in an aggressive
manner, interrupting the person or ignoring varying opinions
Intellectual abilities correct answers abilities needed to perform mental activities such as
thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving
Number aptitude correct answers Ability to do speedy and accurate arithmetic
Verbal comprehension correct answers Ability to understand what is read or heard and the
relationship of words to each other
Perceptual speed correct answers Ability to identify visual similarities and differences
quickly and accurately
Inductive reasoning correct answers Ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and
then solve the problem
Deductive reasoning correct answers Ability to use logic and assess the implications of an
argument
Spatial visualization correct answers Ability to imagine how an object would look if its
position in space were changed
Memory correct answers Ability to retain and recall past experiences
Physical abilities correct answers the capacity to do tasks that demand stamina, dexterity,
strength, and similar characteristics
Dynamic strength correct answers ability to exert muscular force repeatedly or continuously
over time
Trunk strength correct answers ability to exert muscular strength using the trunk (particularly
abdominal) muscles
Static strength correct answers ability to exert force against external objects
Explosive strength correct answers ability to expend a maximum of energy in one or a series
of explosive acts
Extent flexibility correct answers ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as
possible
Dynamic flexibility correct answers ability to make rapid, repeated flexing movements
Body coordination correct answers ability to coordinate the simultaneous actions of different
parts of the body
