Question 1

Suppose that your friend registered for the Organizational Behavior class but missed the first day. To update her notes, she comes to you for help. She asks you about three questions related to the definition of organizational behavior, the goals of organizational behavior, and the levels of analysis of organizational behavior. She also wants to understand why organizational behavior can be considered as a multidisciplinary field.
-When identifying the goals of organizational behavior, you will probably tell your friend that the goals of organizational behavior include the following except:
A) Predict human behavior in organizations.
B) Control human behavior in organizations.
C) Explain human behavior in organizations.
D) Defend human behavior in organizations.

Accepted Answer

The goals of organizational behavior include predicting, explaining, and controlling human behavior in organizations, but not defending human behavior.

Question 2

Suppose that your friend registered for the Organizational Behavior class but missed the first day. To update her notes, she comes to you for help. She asks you about three questions related to the definition of organizational behavior, the goals of organizational behavior, and the levels of analysis of organizational behavior. She also wants to understand why organizational behavior can be considered as a multidisciplinary field.
-Your friend also wants to know the different levels of analysis of organizational behavior. You will probably tell her that the levels of analysis of organizational behavior include the following except:
A) Individual.
B) College.
C) Group.
D) Organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior focuses on understanding individual and group dynamics within an organization, rather than analyzing the behavior of entire colleges, which are broader entities that encompass more than just organizational dynamics.

Question 3

Suppose that your friend registered for the Organizational Behavior class but missed the first day. To update her notes, she comes to you for help. She asks you about three questions related to the definition of organizational behavior, the goals of organizational behavior, and the levels of analysis of organizational behavior. She also wants to understand why organizational behavior can be considered as a multidisciplinary field.
-Your friend would also like to know why organizational behavior is considered as a multidisciplinary field. You will probably tell her that organizational behavior is a multidisciplinary field because it draws its knowledge from:
A) Human anatomy.
B) Management information systems.
C) Several disciplines.
D) Economics.

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior is considered a multidisciplinary field because it integrates knowledge from various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics to understand and predict human behavior in organizations.

Question 4

Why are large as well as small and medium-size corporations considered as open systems?
A) Because their physical locations do not have fences.
B) Because they have open-air facilities.
C) Because they interact with their external environment from which they receive inputs that they later transform into outputs sold to customers.
D) Because they have strong bargaining power over their suppliers and customers.

Accepted Answer

Corporations are considered open systems because they interact with their external environment, receiving inputs (such as resources, information, and labor) which they transform into outputs (products or services) that are sold to customers. This interaction with the external environment is a fundamental characteristic of open systems.

Question 5

Mary is interested in understanding what motivates people to work. She is also interested in understanding why some people are committed to their organization while others are not. Knowledge from which of the following disciplines is likely to help Mary?
A) Human physiology.
B) Neuroscience.
C) Organizational behavior.
D) Political science.

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior is the discipline that studies how individuals interact within groups and how this affects their performance and commitment to an organization. It directly addresses Mary's interests in motivation and organizational commitment.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a discipline contributing knowledge to organizational behavior according to your textbook and class discussions?
A) Psychology.
B) Sociology.
C) Criminology.
D) Political science.

Accepted Answer

Criminology does not directly contribute to the field of organizational behavior. Organizational behavior primarily focuses on understanding and managing human behavior within organizations, drawing mainly from psychology, sociology, and political science, among others, but not criminology.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a behavior studied in organizational behavior?
A) Turnover.
B) Job satisfaction.
C) Organizational commitment.
D) Loyalty.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an attitude studied in organizational behavior?
A) Turnover.
B) Productivity.
C) Organizational citizenship behavior.
D) Loyalty.

Accepted Answer

Loyalty is an example of an attitude because it reflects an employee's emotional attachment, identification with, and involvement in the organization. Attitudes are evaluative statements or judgments concerning objects, people, or events. They reflect how one feels about something. In contrast, turnover, productivity, and organizational citizenship behavior are behaviors rather than attitudes.

Question 9

The marketing department of XYC Corporation may be considered as a _______ of XYC Corporation.
A) Large system.
B) Culture.
C) Subsystem.
D) Collective culture.

Accepted Answer

The marketing department of XYC Corporation is a smaller component that operates within the larger system of the corporation, making it a subsystem. Subsystems are parts of a larger system, working together to achieve the overall goals of the larger entity.

Question 10

John is wondering what to do to have Mark come on time at work. John is probably trying to_______ Mark's behavior.
A) Explain.
B) Control.
C) Judge.
D) Predict.

Accepted Answer

John's intention to have Mark come on time at work indicates an attempt to control Mark's behavior, rather than just explaining, judging, or predicting it.

Quiz 1: Introduction to OB

Why are large as well as small and medium-size corporations considered as open systems?

Mary is interested in understanding what motivates people to work. She is also interested in understanding why some people are committed to their organization while others are not. Knowledge from which of the following disciplines is likely to help Mary?

Which of the following is not a discipline contributing knowledge to organizational behavior according to your textbook and class discussions?

Which of the following is an example of a behavior studied in organizational behavior?

Which of the following is an example of an attitude studied in organizational behavior?

The marketing department of XYC Corporation may be considered as a _______ of XYC Corporation.

John is wondering what to do to have Mark come on time at work. John is probably trying to_______ Mark's behavior.