Question 1

Who is considered to be the originator of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jeffrey Pfeffer
B)   Frederick Taylor
C)   Charles Darwin
D)   Sir Francis Bacon
E)   Adam SmithF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Briefly describe the four different ways of knowing things. Which way do you believe provides the soundest explanation and most compelling support?

Accepted Answer

The four ways are method of experience, ...

Question 3

Briefly explain the importance of group mechanisms that feature in the integrative model of organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

Employees typically work in one or more ...

Question 4

_____ is a field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, and ultimately improving the attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizational behavior
B)   Strategic management
C)   Economic research
D)   Human resource management
E)   Financial managementF) A) and C)
G) All of the above A

Question 5

Causal inferences means establishing that one variable really does cause another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Correlation can be positive or negative and can range from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   -1 to +1
B)   -2 to +2
C)   0 to +100
D)   -10 to 0
E)   -100 to +100F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a primary individual outcome of interest to organizational behavior researchers according to the integrative model?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job performance
B)   Culture
C)   Team processes
D)   Personality
E)   StressF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Explain the Rule of One-Eighth.

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According to the rule of One-Eighth, onl...

Question 9

People create a history-a collective pool of experience, wisdom, and knowledge that benefits the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the key individual outcomes in the studies of organizational behavior and describe the factors that affect these key outcomes-that is, describe the integrative model of OB.

Accepted Answer

The key individual outcomes in studies o...

Question 11

The resource-based view of organizations states that people are valuable assets because their knowledge, skills, and abilities are rare and also because people are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   inimitable
B)   easily available
C)   easy to train
D)   good followers
E)   infallibleF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Tran is interested in the effects of the choice of reward on employee motivation. She knows that there have been several studies done on this subject and compares their results looking for an average correlation. Tran is conducting a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   meta-analysis
B)   mediocre analysis
C)   medial analysis
D)   remedial analysis
E)   moderated analysisF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The level of creativity demonstrated by PIXAR animators is rare. Therefore, according to the _______, these employees are valuable to the firm.

Accepted Answer

A)   resource-based view of organizations
B)   integrative theory of organizational behavior
C)   normative selection model
D)   economic theory of the firm
E)   performance-based theory of organizationsF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Briefly explain correlation.

Accepted Answer

Correlation is a method used to identify...

Question 15

Frank, an HR manager, believes that his implementation of HR practices in the company is impeccable because he received the inputs for these practices from the CEO himself. Which of the following philosophies is he relying on?

Accepted Answer

A)   Method of intuition
B)   Method of behavior
C)   Method of science
D)   Method of experience
E)   Method of authorityF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

According to the Rule of One-Eighth,

Accepted Answer

A)   at least 88 percent of organizations will do everything necessary to put people first and thereby build profits.
B)   at best, 12 percent of organizations will actually do what is required to build profits by putting people first.
C)   75 percent of organizations won't believe the connection between how they manage their people and the profits they earn.
D)   38 percent of the organizations try to make a single change to solve their problems.
E)   one in eight organizations miserably fails at making the people to profit connection.F) None of the above
G) A) and B) B

Question 17

Which of these is a condition necessary to establish causal inferences?

Accepted Answer

A)   The two variables are not correlated.
B)   Multiple alternative explanations exist for the correlation.
C)   The presumed cause precedes the presumed effect in time.
D)   The study was conducted in an open environment.
E)   The sample size is large enough.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E) C

Question 18

Much of what we know about organizational behavior is considered universal and "culture free," showing that managing people faces the same challenges everywhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these individual mechanisms captures the energetic forces that drive employees' work efforts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Motivation
B)   Ability
C)   Job performance
D)   Personality
E)   StressF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Briefly explain the importance of individual mechanisms that feature in the integrative model of organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

Several individual mechanisms directly a...

Exam 1: What Is Organizational Behavior

Who is considered to be the originator of the scientific method?

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Briefly describe the four different ways of knowing things. Which way do you believe provides the soundest explanation and most compelling support?

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Briefly explain the importance of group mechanisms that feature in the integrative model of organizational behavior.

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_____ is a field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, and ultimately improving the attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations.

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Causal inferences means establishing that one variable really does cause another.

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Correlation can be positive or negative and can range from _____.

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Which of the following is a primary individual outcome of interest to organizational behavior researchers according to the integrative model?

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Explain the Rule of One-Eighth.

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People create a history-a collective pool of experience, wisdom, and knowledge that benefits the organization.

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Identify the key individual outcomes in the studies of organizational behavior and describe the factors that affect these key outcomes-that is, describe the integrative model of OB.

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The resource-based view of organizations states that people are valuable assets because their knowledge, skills, and abilities are rare and also because people are ________.

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Tran is interested in the effects of the choice of reward on employee motivation. She knows that there have been several studies done on this subject and compares their results looking for an average correlation. Tran is conducting a ______.

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The level of creativity demonstrated by PIXAR animators is rare. Therefore, according to the _______, these employees are valuable to the firm.

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Briefly explain correlation.

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Frank, an HR manager, believes that his implementation of HR practices in the company is impeccable because he received the inputs for these practices from the CEO himself. Which of the following philosophies is he relying on?

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According to the Rule of One-Eighth,

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Which of these is a condition necessary to establish causal inferences?

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Much of what we know about organizational behavior is considered universal and "culture free," showing that managing people faces the same challenges everywhere.

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Which of these individual mechanisms captures the energetic forces that drive employees' work efforts?

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Briefly explain the importance of individual mechanisms that feature in the integrative model of organizational behavior.

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